A recently renovated home in Alameda, San Francisco, with a price of $799,000, could just be a reader's ideal dream house.
The highlight of this Porta Ballena property is its custom-made study/library, found on the house's main floor. According to SF Gate, Mike Edwards, the owner, hired remodelers to do the task of creating a modest but spacious library during the home renovation in 2008.
The bright library has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with a ladder. Because of the ample space, the room is also used as an office and storage area.
Originally built in the 1970s, the Edwards home has two levels. The lower level contains two bedrooms, with a bathroom for each. Both rooms have a sliding door going to the backyard.
However, the best part of the house is found on its main level or the second floor. Aside from the library, another bathroom is found on the main floor. The kitchen includes granite countertops that provide a welcome contrast to the ceilings and walls all painted in white. There is also a greenhouse window, where potted herbs can be placed.
A small bar beside the fireplace is also a good addition to the Alameda property after it was renovated. A big sliding door opens to the deck of the house, where the view of the bay and the city could be enjoyed.
The updated look of the home is far from what it used to look like when the Edwards moved in. "The home was definitely ripe for a remodel," Stephanie Edwards, Mike's daughter, said about the renovation of their house.
With flooring installed with hardwood, tiles and wall-to-wall carpet, this seemingly simple but packed home is dubbed by Redfin as a hot property, which means it could have a buyer within the week of its posting.
With stunning views, a modern interior and a path going to the harbor, the $799,000 estate in Alameda is worth every penny.
