Wing it to 221 Shorebird Circle for a bird’s eye view of a willow-lined lagoon. This picturesque landscape nourishes both eye and soul and is a welcome sight from the Great Room and both bedrooms of this two-story, upper floor corner two-bedroom, two bathroom condo. Replete with lush greenery and water features, the setting creates for the occupants a sanctuary of tranquility far removed from the freeway, close to the greater Bay Area hustle and bustle.

Go up the private exterior stairway to find an open plan layout: living quarters, bathroom and primary bedroom downstairs; an ensuite loft upstairs. The great room showcases a vaulted ceiling, a sliding glass door out to a wrap-around balcony, a wood-burning fireplace and a spiral staircase. Enjoy an al fresco lifestyle on the balcony: morning coffee off the bedroom, happy hour off the Great Room.

The kitchen features a front-facing over-the-sink garden window at one end and a pass-through breakfast bar at the other. Let the sunshine in. Entertaining is a breeze with the extended balcony and multiple dining spaces, In-N-Out. Leading to the kitchen is a corridor from the front entry with a spacious pantry opposite an in-unit laundry.

The aerie atop the spiral staircase can serve as a full-fledged ensuite bedroom or home office. Alternatively, it makes for an ideal hybrid: guest room/crash pad; yoga/meditation/exercise room; arts studio; workshop; storage. The sky’s the limit.

Both bathrooms have over the tub showers. Upstairs, the vanity is positioned between the bathroom and the double door closet.

Sunlight streams in from all angles and heights taking full advantage of the unit’s corner placement, open floor plan and soaring ceilings. Both bathrooms boast windows as well.

Storage is maximized with the inclusion of a front hall closet, one storage cupboard on the balcony and another above the closet in the primary bedroom. The primary bath provides storage galore with its combination of drawers, shelves and cupboards.

Separate radiant heating exists for each level.

Due to its top corner location, noise is mitigated insofar as there is only a unit below and just one shared wall.

Two assigned parking spaces, one close-in, one carport (69 and 95). Guest parking available.

Two pools and spas, clubhouse, kayak storage, boat launch area, fishing. Nearby community tennis courts, library, scenic trails, parks, birdwatching, community concerts and holiday celebrations. Convenient to major commute arteries, 101, 92, 280; Belmont Caltrain; SFO, OAK, SJC.

Beat the flock to Shorebird. Migrate to an airy perch in an oasis of serenity, overlooking water and willows. Happy landings.