2715 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Built in 1920, this gorgeous split-level Craftsman home features loads of architectural details. The home is 3 levels with 2 bedrooms, one bath, a formal living room and dining room, a spacious kitchen with breakfast nook and an entire additional level perfect for a family room that leads out to the back yard. Located a block away from Edison Elementary and only 3 blocks from downtown Park Street in Alameda’s East End, the house is set back from the street by a front lawn and drought-friendly landscaping. The exterior is tastefully painted a slate grey with white trim. Red brick planters frame the front steps. The multi-car, tandem driveway extends along the side of the home leading to a set of carriage doors that lead into the garage where another set of carriage doors leads you right into the backyard. The front door is wide and crafted of solid wood, inlaid with 6 beveled glass windows. Stepping into the foyer, you are greeted with an impressive set of built in display shelves, framing a stationary picture window. With high wainscoted walls, coffered ceilings, and a wrought iron ceiling fixture, the foyer greets you with the finest of Craftsman detail. The foyer opens up into the living room and also leads straight into the kitchen. The main level offers a spacious, comfortable, common living space with loads of windows and elegant architectural details such as coffered ceilings with picture rails, hardwood floors, high vintage baseboards and rich gumwood trim. The living room features a huge stationary window, framed with double hung windows overlooking the front sitting porch and lawn. The room is anchored by the large Batchelder fireplace, a coveted Arts and Crafts era architectural tile that is quite rare. These tiles appear to have a Dutch theme within the artwork. The Batchelder fireplace is framed with roll out windows crafted of thick amber bottle glass with circular texturing and deep windowsills. The mantle is crafted from carved wood. A wide, wood encased entryway connects not only from the foyer into the living room but also from the living room into the formal dining room. The room divide is emphasized with deep wood half walls, framing views from either room, and offering pedestal-style surfaces for display. The dining room features an elegant linen drum light fixture on a dimmer hanging from the coffered ceiling. A set of 4 built-in cabinets discreetly hold dining storage behind slatted doors. A large stationary window is framed with a set of double hung dual pane windows. The dining room offers a terrific flow of sunlight and multiple views, including the fireplace and the kitchen, making it the perfect spot for entertaining. The kitchen, with it’s warm and open feel and vintage details, also works as a wonderful gathering space. The basin sink is set under a large window, trimmed in soft yellow countertop tiles and backsplash with farmhouse accents. The rare vintage Hobart dishwasher adds additional charm to the space. Other appliances include a stacked Kenmore refrigerator, and a 4 top GE electric stove. The kitchen features large frosted glass task lights, a display alcove, floor to ceiling storage and pantry cabinets, plus slide out cutting boards. The breakfast nook features a wall of cabinets with a wide buffet counter, crafted of butcher block wood. A warm task light tops the spot for a table and a pair of windows overlook the backyard. The upper level holds a large bathroom, both bedrooms, and a large closet for outerwear and linens.