1329 Grove St.

Inside, the current owners have taken care to maintain the original Craftsman aesthetic while incorporating 21st century updates for a contemporary lifestyle. The front door opens to a formal entrance foyer that transitions to beautiful living and dining rooms that still retain many iconic Craftsman features. Both spacious rooms feature a recently refinished oak floor with an inlaid rosewood border adorned with Greek key corners, nine-foot ceilings and numerous oversized windows for bright, natural light. The living room has a coved ceiling and a pair of elegant built-in bookcases, while the dining room includes a boxed beamed ceiling, Douglas fir wainscot panelling topped with plate rails, and a striking decorative stone fireplace. The large, newly updated eat-in kitchen sits behind the dining room, and has an oak floor, creamy quartz counters, new appliances, and a large picture window providing views of the pretty backyard and gardens. A kitchen door gives direct access to a large raised deck off the kitchen, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining, casual outdoor meals, or simply relaxing in the very private, thoughtfully curated landscaping.

Like most single-level Craftsman cottages of the era, the bedrooms and bathroom are situated on a dedicated hallway off the home’s public rooms. The primary bedroom is adjacent to the dining room, and has a nine-foot coved ceiling, hardwood floor, and a closet with an “”airing”” window. A second bedroom sits at the other end of the hallway, and is filled with natural light through a wall of windows that offer backyard views. A newly remodeled bathroom sits between the bedrooms, and includes a fabulous vintage clawfoot tub.

A special feature of the home is the detached two-story garage and studio at the rear of the property. The lower level garage (569 SF, measured) features French doors, windows and a partial cathedral ceiling, while the sun-filled second-story addition (406 SF, measured) includes a cathedral ceiling, full ensuite bathroom, a generous closet and maple floors. Perfect now for a garage-level workshop and an upper level home office, studio or teen space, this flexible space offers many options and/or conversion possibilities, including a spacious ADU for family or potential rental income.

1329 Grove St is a vintage home lover’s dream, filled with wonderfully preserved original details blended with thoughtful improvements and tasteful updates. Located close to top schools, Lincoln Park and Alameda favorite Encinal Market, this vintage home is an Alameda treasure.