2926 Gibbons

Inside, Dixon’s generous use of rich period details, made with only the finest wood and materials, remains evident throughout the home. A pleasing floor plan, a stunning winding staircase, high ceilings with decorative crown molding, oak floors and mahogany panelled doors in large-scale rooms are just some of the many elegant details and architectural features that make this home so special. The main level rooms surround a grand, formal entrance hall consistent with an Old World design and aesthetic. The stately formal living room sits to the right, and was designed to impress with a twelve-foot barrel ceiling, bay windows, an ornate Spanish-style fireplace and abundant natural light through floor-to-celing windows. The dining room is equally impressive, and features built-in china cabinets with leaded glass fronts, a high ceiling with crown moulding, and French doors that open to a covered stone patio surrounded by mature landscaping.

A spacious breakfast room connects the dining room with the kitchen, and is surrounded by oversized windows that offer views of tranquil gardens. The kitchen has everything both a serious chef and weekend cook could want with handsome soapstone counters, wood-panelled appliances (Sub-Zero and Miele), a farmhouse sink, and a La Cornue range with a black and white marble mosaic backsplash and custom range hood. A charming room to the left of the entrance may once have served as a library or reception room, but is now ideal for an exceptional home office. This warm, inviting room includes an ornately carved fireplace with a tile hearth, mahogany crown moulding, vintage wrought iron sconces and plenty of natural light. A main floor bedroom with a full ensuite bathroom sits next to the kitchen, most likely originally a servant’s room due to its location adjacent to the kitchen and back door. The bedroom is generously sized, with large casement windows, picture rails and an oak floor. The adjoining bathroom, like most bathrooms in the home, retain the original vibrantly colored Art Deco tiles, preserved in near-original condition. A half bathroom is conveniently situated next to the bedroom and kitchen, completing the main floor.

A graceful stairway with wrought iron accents originates in the foyer, and winds upstairs to the home’s remaining bedrooms and bathrooms. The primary bedroom offers exceptional space and light, and extends into an attached home office with storage closets and windows with a view of a towering California live oak. Probably intended as a nursery, today this sunlit room offers many versatile uses including a home office easily large enough for more than one person. The large, ensuite bathroom includes Carrara marble finishes, a walk-in shower, and a concealed washer and dryer. Each of the remaining two bedrooms on this level offer distinctive features and attributes, however both are very generously sized and have nine-foot ceilings, oak floors and ample natural light. One bedroom includes a turreted seating area, while the other bedroom has direct access to a picturesque Juliet balcony with a decorative railing. A hallway bathroom is an Art Deco lover’s dream with the original turquoise, black and yellow tiles that appear to be in pristine condition after nearly one hundred years.

A description of this home would not be complete without highlighting the beautifully curated gardens and patios that surround the property and add to the home’s perfection. These wonderful spaces are filled with lush mature landscaping that foster a sense of privacy and tranquility while providing numerous outdoor “rooms” in which to entertain, relax or garden.

Filled with elegant rooms, luxurious architectural details and offering exceptional curb appeal, this distinguished home offers few equals in Alameda private residences. Recognized as an historic building by the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society in 2021, homes like this rarely come to market, and offers an exceptional home ownership opportunity for the next steward of this W.W Dixon treasure.