1132 Verdemar Dr, Alameda, CA 94502

Located on a quiet, tree-line street on Alameda’s desirable Bay Farm Island, this lovely corner-unit townhome is in the Casitas HOA development. Enjoy the swimming pool, play structures and clubhouse, or stroll to the nearby lush, inland lagoon or one of the multiple greenbelts next to the San Francisco Bay. Just a stroll away from Leydecker Park and the shops and restaurants of The Landing at Harbor Bay, this special home is ideally situated for gracious, easy living! Built in 1968, 1132 Verdemar has two stories, three bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath, a laundry room, fully remodeled kitchen, two-car garage, and a lovely, enclosed courtyard. Large river rocks draw attention to the home’s mature front landscaping, which includes a wonderful Monterey cypress and Japanese maple, sea grass, salvia, and birds of paradise. The paneled front door has an elegant beveled glass insert and brass hardware. A sweet window box for flowering annuals sits in front of the large kitchen windows and adds a touch of color that is seen from inside as well as outside. The spacious, eat-in kitchen to the left of the entrance hall has been fully modernized with black quartz counters, honey-colored custom cabinets that include pull-out shelves, a counter breakfast bar, and a divided stainless steel sink. The backsplash is natural stone with decorative trim that compliments the tile floor, and the GE Profile stainless steel appliances include a dishwasher, built-in microwave, side-by-side refrigerator and a range with convection oven ability. The kitchen tile floor extends into the eating area with mosaic tile accents, and a large, dual window provides abundant natural light for these rooms. A pocket door to the hallway can be closed for privacy. The living room/dining room has a lovely and durable strand bamboo floor, crown moulding, and a gas fireplace with a tile surround and wood mantel. Two large sliding doors on either side of the fireplace offer abundant sunlight and open to a private courtyard. The flagstone courtyard is completely fenced for privacy, and mature landscaping includes a Japanese maple tree, flowering jacaranda tree, fig, and blooming jasmine. There is plenty of room for a gardener to personalize this calming space with pots or additional plants in the flowerbeds of this quiet oasis. A laundry room is conveniently located to the right of the entrance and includes a front-loading Frigidaire washer and dryer and built-in cupboards for storage. Next to the laundry room is a powder room, and next to that is a large coat closet with built-in shelves for shoes and plenty of room for storage. The upper level features two full bathrooms, a linen closet off of the master bedroom, and three bedrooms. The spacious master suite has an en suite bathroom, neutral carpeting, two closets, and large windows that offer a partial view of the greenbelt. The bathroom has a large, walk-in shower with a contemporary glass shower door and dual shower heads, and the Corian-topped vanity has ample room for storage. The walk-in closet has an Elfa organizing system, and the generous second closet has mirrored sliding doors. A second full bath is situated next to the second and third bedrooms, and has a shower-over-tub, a large Corian-topped vanity, and a new, classic light fixture. Each of the two bedrooms has lush carpeting and opens to a usable balcony via sliding doors. The second bedroom features a mirrored, roomy closet. This gorgeous home is set in a wonderful location, close to the San Francisco Bay, the Chuck Corica public golf course and Alameda’s acclaimed public schools. San Francisco is an easy commute away on the Ferry, or BART or the 880. Walk to restaurants, shopping and Alameda’s many parks!