935 Lincoln is a duplex located near Alameda?s West End, on a spacious lot with a detached garage and a long driveway for plenty of parking.
Built in 1937, the 3 bedroom, 2 bath main house covers 2 floors, while the downstairs unit is a charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit with a full kitchen and a front garden view. The exterior is freshly painted in tasteful grey tones, and both front doors are painted a cheery orange, providing a nice pop of color.
Set back from the street, a path leads through the large treelined lawn, to the front stairs and driveway, and to an alcoved entrance for the unit downstairs.
Upstairs, the front porch opens to the foyer with it?s peaked archways to the living and dining rooms, and a generous coat closet. Updated light fixtures, fresh window treatments and freshly stained hardwood floors run through the common living space.
An expansive divided light window brightens the living room. Sliding window panels provide fresh air, while the view overlooks a lovely expanse of lawn, a palm tree, and the majestic redwood tree next door.
The dining room has a tall, sliding window, which frames a view of mature citrus trees and has an alcoved area for a buffet or console table.
The kitchen is a mid-century delight, with updated linoleum flooring and freshly painted cabinets. Upon entrance, the eye is immediately drawn to the serving bar and the breakfast nook beyond. Loaded with storage above and below, display shelves open the space - maximizing natural light and views. The white Kenmore appliances, which include a stacked refrigerator and 4-top gas stove, compliment the formica countertops. The sink is topped with a window and overhead light. The breakfast nook has windows overlooking the back garden, and an updated task light over the table area.
An internal corridor runs parallel to the living areas accessing the upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, and a linen closet.
The main bath features a separate tub and step in shower. The vintage tub is topped with tile, while the shower is found behind a glass privacy door. The vanity has storage below and upgraded sconce lighting.
The upstairs bedrooms are on opposite ends of the corridor, both with generous windows. The front bedroom has a walk in closet. The master bedroom is located in the back of the house, providing 2 closets and a tranquil environment overlooking the backyard.
An internal staircase leads down from the kitchen to the third bedroom, bath, storage, laundry room and access to the backyard. The bedroom is light filled, and has a sweet garden view, fresh carpeting, updated lighting, forced heat and a sliding door closet topped with storage. A perfect space for an in-law or teenager!
An alcove next to the downstairs bedroom is a quiet, cozy spot for a home office with storage tucked away under the stairs. The downstairs bathroom offers a step in shower with glass door, upgraded sconce lighting, and shaker style cabinets under the sink. The laundry area is centrally located, with two spacious storage closets.
The downstairs flat has two private entrances, one at the front and the other from the driveway. Featuring 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen and bath, the unit is freshly painted with updated window treatments, light fixtures, carpeting, freshly painted ?shiplap? looking wood walls and generous windows.
The alcoved front door opens onto a lovely living room with garden views. The eat-in kitchen features a spacious pantry closet, linoleum floors, and an updated formica counter holds a sink and cabinets underneath a nice wide window. A side door provides access to the driveway and backyard. Appliances include a Kenmore gas stove and Kitchenaid French door refrigerator with ice & water service.
The bathroom has a step-in shower, vanity storage and a double hung window with privacy glass. Both bedrooms are peaceful and cozy, with windows overlooking the side yards and generous closets.
