Situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac street a moment's stroll to Barrack Heights Public School & short 10 minute walk to vibrant Shellharbour Shopping Centre, this expansive modern home with versatile detached studio feels comfortable, convenient, & carefree. Set on a generous 639sqm allotment with both front & rear yards for the kids to play, step inside & discover chic bamboo flooring, multiple living spaces, a huge entertainer's kitchen with butler's pantry, & a glorious north facing alfresco dining space, perfect for long lazy lunches with friends & family. Superbly located between magnificent Lake Illawarra & the beach, all that a family could possibly need is conveniently close at hand. Hospitals, schools, supermarkets, TAFE, parks & reserves, shopping & dining, you'll be left wondering how you ever lived anywhere else! - Optimal north-east to rear aspect welcomes sunshine into the private level backyard. - Huge detached studio/retreat with kitchenette & toilet, perfect for work or play. - Front porch wraps around fabulous mature frangipani tree with welcoming fragrance. - Separate lounge & living spaces allow for harmonious family freedom. - Superb contemporary kitchen features stone benchtops, huge butler's pantry, 900mm freestanding SMEG gas cooktop & oven, SMEG dishwasher, & breakfast bar. - Adjoining dining space opens via bifold doors to stylish north facing covered alfresco entertaining area complete with hardwood decking & retractable shade screens. - 3 bedrooms on one side of the home, 2 on the other, all with mirrored built-in robes. - 2 substantial family bathrooms, one including full size tub, the other with bidet. - Plantation shutters, bamboo flooring, ducted A/C, study nook. - Secure double garage with remote access & high ceiling. - Sunny level backyard with landscaped border & adjoining covered BBQ area. - Child & pet friendly fully fenced perimeter. - 150m to Barrack Heights PS, 450m to Shellharbour Private Hospiptal, 500m to local Supermarket, 550m to Jock Brown Oval, 750m to Shellharbour Shopping Centre.