TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL! HOT PROPERTY! Tucked away on an expansive 0.705-acre lot, this private retreat offers sweeping Bay views and privacy. A long driveway leads to a motor court framed by mature landscaping and fruit trees. Step through the double-door entry into a bright interior with soaring wood ceilings. The dramatic foyer opens to a striking octagonal atrium with windows or sliding doors on all sides, skylights above, & an indoor garden below. The home's distinctive X-shaped layout features a large view deck between the upper wings, capturing Bay vistas. The upper right wing offers a living room with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, a fireplace, wet bar, and an elegant formal dining room. The lower right wing includes a kitchen with abundant cabinetry, center island, breakfast bar & nook with sliding doors to a side deck, plus steps to a landscaped side garden with a fishpond. The nook provides access to the garage and a laundry room with utility sink and pantry. The opposite wing is dedicated to private living quarters, including a primary suite with atrium access and an en-suite bedroom with wet bar and patio access. Located less than 1/2 mile from Downtown Belmont, Caltrain, Notre Dame schools, and Highway 101. Rare opportunity.