858 Laurel St, Alameda, CA 94501

Striking a timeless balance between past & present, this high-peaked Colonial Revival home radiates the warmth & charm of an intimate family home while providing a showcase for both indoor & outdoor hospitality. Built in 1902, on a tree-lined street, this exceptional home has been cherished & lovingly preserved by its owners. Sunny, spacious rooms include formal LR & DR, updated eat-in kitchen w/garden views, 3BR, 2 updated bathrooms, 978 SF finished basement w/workshop, full laundry room, bonus room & ample storage room. Period details include 9-ft coved ceilings, bay windows, inlaid oak floors, Tiffany-style lamps & a carved oak fireplace surround. Perhaps the most extraordinary feature is the enchanting landscaped garden w/a koi pond & Japanese-inspired/custom-built private outdoor shower/hot tub, featured in local & national publications. Located on one of THE BEST blocks in Alameda: a non-thoroughfare tree-lined street near downtown, the beach, shopping & public transportation!