1546 Broadway, Alameda, CA 94501

Built in 1930, this East End home is situated on a corner lot surrounded by mature, drought tolerant foliage. This striking bungalow features many exterior trim details and accents highlighting the rich architecture of the home. The gabled dormer over the front door has an Art Deco look and feel, and the same trim and brackets are mirrored over the front and side windows. The flat roof is accented with decorative parapet gables and triangular coping, all of which have raised panels and lovely round, decorative cartouches. The wide front stairs, complete with the beautiful, original wrought-iron railing, lead to the large, open porch and the substantial, original front door. Beginning with the Arts and Crafts tiles that cover the threshold inside of the front door, it is immediately evident that attention to detail and craftsmanship were paramount in this distinguished house. The formal living room has hardwood floors, a coved, step-up ceiling, wainscoting along the walls and picture rails. The stone fireplace is a focal point of the room, with the same beautiful Arts and Crafts hearth tiles that grace the home’s threshold. A large picture window overlooking the front garden is flanked by two double-hung windows, all dual paned Anderson windows, and a fixed, stained-glass window is at the far end of the room. The formal dining room is to the left of the living room and includes an original built-in sideboard with drawers and display shelves with beadboard backing and glass doors with shaker style frames. A pair of double-hung windows sits above the sideboard, filling the room with light, and wainscoting and picture rails accent the surrounding walls. A tiled breakfast bar separates the dining room from the spacious, open kitchen. A large kitchen skylight and a bay window located over the divided porcelain sink offer plenty of natural light to the room. The kitchen has a reverse osmosis water filtration system at the kitchen sink that also connects to the fridge. There is also a water filter on the water main! Stainless steel appliances include a newer GE dishwasher and microwave, GE gas stove/oven, and a Kenmore Elite French-door refrigerator. The cabinets offer plenty of storage, and a small pantry next to the side porch door provides additional storage space. The main level bathroom is located down the hall from the kitchen, and has been renovated to include a low flow toilet for water conservation, linen closet, dual pane Anderson casement windows with opaque glass, a Kohler pedestal sink, gray ceramic floor tiles, new sconces, a soaking bathtub with shower overhead, and a lovely new subway tile surround with a glass tile accent that reaches to the ceiling. The master bedroom is located on the main level down the hall from the kitchen, and features hardwood floors and a bathroom en suite. A large picture window and adjacent double-hung windows face out to mature trees that provide a green screen for privacy. The en-suite bathroom has a corner sink and cabinet, tile floor, and a walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms are located across from each other and up a half flight of stairs from the main level. The bedroom to the right has a vintage partial-glass door and hardwood floor, wainscoting, and a clothes closet. A wall of windows within this room overlook the rear garden. The third bedroom also has a vintage door, hardwood floors and a clothes closet, but also has a unique beadboard ceiling and beadboard walls. This bedroom also features a wall of sliding windows that overlook the backyard. A built-in linen closet with shelves and drawers is conveniently located between the two bedrooms. The home’s attached garage has been converted to a family room with laundry facilities on the lower level. This comfortable space has a pair of double hung windows in addition to a glass door that adds additional natural light and leads out to the backyard.