Tucked in the desirable Baywood neighborhood of San Mateo, this thoughtfully upgraded single-story home offers comfort, flexibility, and beautifully designed indoor-outdoor living. Situated on an expansive 8,190 sq ft lot, this property features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The converted garage offers a separate suite with a private bath and backyard access (buyer to verify), ideal for guests or extended living. Natural light fills the home's well-connected living spaces, with French doors opening from the living room to the patio and landscaped yard. The primary suite includes an office and sitting room with floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, and Hunter Douglas automated window and skylight shades. The kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and storage. Hard surface flooring runs throughout. The landscaped yard features roses, Japanese maple, wisteria, eco-friendly turf, custom hardscaping, a water feature, a fire pit, a plumbed-in BBQ, and soft lighting that transitions beautifully into the evening. Elegantly updated with approx $600K in improvements. Prime location near Central Park, downtown San Mateo's dining and shopping, and top-rated public and private schools. Centrally located near Caltrain, SamTrans, and Hwy 101, 280, and 92.