2821 Lincoln Ave.

With plenty of curb appeal on the outside, the inside is equally attractive and has been re-imagined to accommodate a contemporary lifestyle while retaining the original home’s vintage aesthetic. The front door opens to a transitional foyer that leads to a dramatic living room with a soaring cathedral ceiling, large picture windows, a beautiful vintage oak floor and an exceptional Craftsman fireplace with stunning art tiles in the style of Pasadena’s Ernest Batchelder, a famous 1920s tile maker. Next to the living room, the dining room has a raised, cathedral-like ceiling and is open to a spacious kitchen remodeled with soapstone counters, high-end appliances and a breakfast nook with garden views.

A split-level staircase adjacent to the kitchen goes down to a garden level family room with a fireplace, bay windows, and sliding doors that open to a sunny, wrap-around backyard patio and garden filled with mature trees and lush landscaping. A full bathroom sits off the family room, and has been remodeled to include a contemporary vanity topped with quartz, and deep tub/shower combination with a white subway tile surround. A laundry room completes this level.

The home’s spacious primary bedroom is located on the main level, next to an attractively updated hallway bathroom with a large walk-in shower. The sunlit bedroom is generously sized, and features a large closet with custom organizers, a new stylish light fixture, an oak floor, crown moulding and sliding doors that open to a private deck. Two additional bedrooms are situated on an upper split level landing with convenient access to the hall bathroom, and have raised ceilings that accentuate the ample natural light that floods the space. Both bedrooms are also well sized, with large closets and hardwood floors. A finished loft, accessed from this upper level, makes a charming office or studio with carpeting and skylights.

2821 Lincoln Avenue offers pride of ownership with a thoughtfully re-imagined vintage home in a highly desirable Alameda neighborhood. With easy on/off island access and close proximity to shopping and top schools, this home is a Fernside gem in every way.