2066 Eagle Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Built in 1916, this single-story, classic California Craftsman Bungalow has many original period details that have been cherished and well preserved for one hundred years. Features of this beautiful home include newly-refinished original hardwood floors, a formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, one full and one half bath, three bedrooms and an attached garage. The house sits on a corner lot surrounded by mature landscaping, including a flowering cherry tree on either side of the front steps, a miniature Japanese maple tree and camellia bushes in front. The house has a traditional Craftsman double-gabled rooflin. The wood shingle and stucco exterior are complimented by lovely decorative rafters, and traditional divided light Craftsman windows. The front steps have the original wrought iron handrail that leads to the spacious front porch and the original glazed front door and sidelights. The front door opens to reveal a foyer large enough for a small seating area, which in turn opens to the formal dining room ahead and formal living room to the right. A gorgeous pocket door separates the entry from the dining room creating more privacy throughout the spaces as desired. A double-hung side window allows plenty of light into the foyer, as well as beautiful views of the foliage outside, while a handcrafted, step-down coved stucco ceiling, vintage door and window casings and wainscoting create a period feel to the entrance. The formal living room features a large picture window framed by smaller casement windows, allowing tons of natural light to flow into the room. The large wood-burning fireplace is a prominent feature of the room, and is surrounded by built-in bookcases with beadboard backs and decorative framing on either side. Two classic Craftsman windows above the fireplace add light and charm, as does the wainscoting and the step-down coved stucco ceiling, all built in an era of quality workmanship. The divided light glass pocket door separates the living room from the dining room that has the same step-down coved stucco ceiling and wainscoting as the living room, and features a built-in mirrored sideboard that is a superb example of the Arts and Crafts style. The room is large enough for formal dining, has beautiful oak floors, and a fixed picture window framed with functioning casement windows. The kitchen is off of the dining room, and has newer, satin stainless steel Fridgidaire appliances that include a gas range, side-by-side refrigerator and dishwasher. A vaulted skylight offers plenty of light for the kitchen, as does the large window in the adjacent space that is perfect for a casual kitchen table and chairs. The breakfast nook includes chair rails and a sweet little built-in corner table with views of the foliage from the side yard. Adjacent to the kitchen is a powder room/laundry room combination that also provides access to the side yard. The hallway to the bedrooms can be closed from the rest of the house by a door, enhancing the privacy between the spaces. The three bedrooms are all generously sized with hardwood floors, plenty of closet space (including storage cupboards above the closets), and lots of natural light in each room. The full bath with tub and shower stall is centrally located near the bedrooms, and is spacious enough to enable updating to accommodate the needs of today’s modern family.