1532 Benton St, Alameda, CA 94501

Located at the edge of Alameda’s Gold Coast on a street with lovely vintage homes, the house features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, an office/study, a remodeled kitchen, a plus-room on the second floor, and a multi-use, detached garage. The elegant front door opens to the formal foyer that leads to the substantial and classic staircase, with a coat closet conveniently located to the right of the stairs. The spacious formal living room is to the left of the foyer and includes a wood-burning fireplace with a ceramic tile surround, the original plaster walls, and a high, coved ceiling. A trio of original, double-hung windows faces the street and offers a wonderful view of the Victorian homes across the street and the maple tree in the front yard. Other features typical of the era in the room include a wide baseboard, a picture railing, and original door and window casings. The large formal dining room is to the right of the foyer and features a large fixed picture window that looks onto the front porch. This room also has two additional, original double-hung windows that provide plenty of light and a lovely view to the side garden. Wide baseboards, a beautiful oak floor, high coved ceiling and picture rails give this room elegant period details. Next to the dining room is the home’s primary, remodeled kitchen that includes granite counters, honey-toned Shaker cabinets, and ample prep workspace. Appliances include a built-in microwave, a GE dual-oven, five-burner gas range, a KitchenAid refrigerator and Frigidaire dishwasher. A large pair of side-by side windows and a window over the sink provide plenty of natural light to this space. An office/study sits next to the kitchen and has two large windows that overlook the large wood deck and backyard. An original paneled pocket door separates the room from the kitchen, allowing for privacy. A glass-paned door opens onto the deck and provides light and convenient access from the kitchen to the outdoor spaces. Immediately adjacent to the office/study area is the main level bathroom, an additional side exit, and built-in cupboard space for linens or storage. The office space could be a perfect set up for someone who works from home or wants to run a small practice from their home, given that a client could enter through the back door directly into the office without going through the home at all. This full bathroom was artfully remodeled with the home’s Craftsman history in mind, and has a walk-in, fully tiled shower, beadboard wall paneling, a pedestal sink and fixtures that stay true to the home’s heritage. The sizable master bedroom on the second floor is to the right at the top of the stairs, and includes a trio of original, functional windows that overlook the front of the house. The windows have the original casings, bring in plenty of light, and offer a view of the lush foliage and surrounding homes. There is a large double closet with two original built-in drawers and small ventilation windows. Located between the master bedroom and the second and third bedrooms is an updated bathroom that features a shower/tub, a dual-sink vanity with plenty of room for storage, and built-in shelves for towels or linens. The floor has white hexagon ceramic tiles, and a functioning double-hung window provides natural light and ventilation. The roomy second and third bedrooms are adjacent to each other along the hallway, which also features an original built-in linen closet space. Each room has the original paneled door and hardware, and a closet with built-in shelves. A door from each of these two bedrooms opens to a plus-room that has been converted to a full kitchen. A small outside deck is off of the kitchen, as is an exterior stairway that leads to the first floor backyard deck.