The considerable proportions of this contemporary resort style five bedroom, two and a half bathroom, family home is immediately evident as you walk through the open entry and foyer area that is filled with light. You are quickly beckoned in via the beautiful new engineered timber floors toward the central staircase leading to the upper level. The property also has the added bonus of an architecturally designed self-contained granny flat/studio with its own kitchenette, full bathroom, separate entrance and its own off-street parking. This offers ideal accommodation for visiting family, friends, adult children or even an added rental income. In total the property offers 6 bedrooms, 5 living zones, 3.5 bathrooms and a 2 car garage with 3 additional parkings spots at the front of the property. The property is located only a short walk from the new world class Waterfront Marina development and the pristine Killalea State Park and the Farm beach. The property is spacious with numerous zones throughout for all of the extended family to enjoy. The lower level encompasses a massive open plan kitchen, family and meals area, a separate dining and living space, games room and a study/fifth bedroom. This family friendly area leads to the outdoor alfresco space which includes an undercover gazebo, green lawn and an amazing landscaped saltwater swimming pool with inbuilt waterfall feature. The flow of indoor - outdoor living spaces is the lifestyle choice that we all now crave in our homes. The upper level contains the bedrooms and an additional lounge/media room with the master suite having its own enormous peaceful retreat area. There is a lovely deck area off this lounge room with water views that are also available from some of the bedrooms. Features and upgrades are plentiful throughout this home and include; zoned ducted air conditioning, tropical established gardens, security alarm, blinds, LED lighting, new carpet, updated paint, balcony off the master bedroom, exterior cafe blinds, gas outlet and double garage for the car and all of the water sports equipment and bikes. This property meets a Liveability Features Appraisal in conjunction with the CSIRO, which means it has features to reduce home running costs, increase comfort and provide connection to a vibrant local community. Shell Cove is a popular family friendly suburb within Shellharbour that offers everything within only a short walk or drive including; The Waterfront Marina development, Shellharbour Village, Killalea State Park, the Farm beach, Shell Cove Public School, Stocklands Shopping Centre and Movie Precinct. Shellharbour Junction Train Station is just down the road, Wollongong is only 22kms away, 8 minutes to Kiama and 15 minutes to Jamberoo Action Park. The new Shellharbour Airport is nearby in Albion Park with flights to Melbourne and Brisbane and only a 1 hour drive to the Southern suburbs of Sydney.