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, 900mmfreestanding SMEG gas cooktop & oven, SMEG dishwasher, & breakfast bar. Adjoining dining space opens via bifold doors to stylish north facing covered alfrescoentertaining 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 localSupermarket, 550m to Jock Brown Oval, 750m to Shellharbour Shopping Centre.