Private Puget Sound waterfront retreat on Hammersley Inlet-welcome to The Cove. This beautifully updated, move-in-ready waterfront property offers 4.61 private acres with approximately 250± feet of western-facing shoreline, a 1/9 ownership interest in the tidelands, a year-round creek, stunning sunset views, and exceptional privacy. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, fresh interior paint, all-new designer lighting, vaulted ceilings with skylights, a cozy wood stove, WiFi-enabled ductless mini-split heating and cooling, and a monitored ADT security system. Enjoy the covered deck, hot tub, outdoor shower, fruit trees, fenced garden, RV parking, and multiple outbuildings. The Cove Jr. offers endless possibilities as a home office, fitness studio, art studio, workshop, guest retreat, or creative space. Extensive improvements include newer roofs, newer well pump, upgraded double-pane windows, whole-house water filtration system, septic improvements, a low-point drainage system, and approximately $150,000 in professionally engineered shoreline stabilization protecting the waterfront and creek. HCC 1 Gig cable internet provides high-speed connectivity while preserving the tranquility of this exceptional Pacific Northwest waterfront property just minutes from Shelton, offering the perfect combination of privacy, recreation, and coastal living.