Glorious 20’s Era Estate Home
857 Alameda Ave
Monterey, CA 93940

Location and Setting:

     Surely one of the most charming homes in Monterey, F. Scott Fitzgerald would have loved hosting wonderful parties in this glorious 20’s era estate home sited on 1/3 of an acre of prime property in the desirable Peter’s Gate area of Old Monterey.

     Peter’s Gate is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Monterey and is conveniently located: just about 1/2 mile to downtown Monterey; professional services, shopping, dining, entertainment venues, approximately 1.0 mile to Hwy 1 and just minutes to Carmel, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove. Yet, the Peter’s Gate setting is secluded, surrounded by mature tree-lined streets and quiet neighborhoods.

Exterior Features:

     This distinctive property is set amid professionally landscaped grounds.

1. No problem parking in the large paved auto-court with an inviting garden sitting area hidden behind a striking stone ‘dry stack’ privacy wall.
2. In the rear yard are terraced gardens with Carmel Stone pathways leading to an intimate fountain area.
3. Large Carmel Stone patios, a professional built-in BBQ area with a raised hearth stone fireplace create an inviting outdoor entertainment area.

Interior Features:

     Home amenities include:

1. Any chef would love this gourmet French Tuscan style kitchen with stone flooring, 7-burner double oven professional Lacanche French stove, carved limestone stove surround, Jerusalem stone counter tops, top-of-the-line appliances and a built-in  30-bottle wine cooler.
2. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths.
3. Separate dining, family and living room (with wood burning fireplace) areas all with generous window views of a truly stunning rear yard.
4. One spacious ground floor bedroom and attached full bath.
5. Two bedrooms and 1.5 baths upstairs. The master bedroom includes a fireplace and office/sitting area with views of Monterey Bay.
6. Heating is gas forced air.
7. Refinished hardwood floors and new wall to wall carpeting.
8. Fresh interior paint throughout.
9. A stunning dinning room chandelier is included with the home.
10. An oversized detached single car garage borders the auto-courtyard.
11. Downstairs, with an interior entry, is a finished utility and extra storage area as well as an attached single-car garage (possible wine cellar!).
12. Some antique and contemporary furnishings, area rugs and works of art will be sold separately.

Glen Alder
Sotheby's International Realty
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