This superb quality, custom built, contemporary weatherboard and Colorbond home is the epitome of understated style. Nestled into Hammock Hill Rise, its bold lines are softened by an acre of cool-climate gardens. Step into the light-filled atrium and discover a contemporary, energy-efficient house built for comfortable, practical, all-season living. The top level of the house is a private oasis. The open plan kitchen features a substantial island bench, clever storage and quality appliances – perfect for entertaining – while the dining & living space are separated by a stunning double-sided Escea gas fireplace. Nine-foot ceilings and generous sliding doors to the north, south and west maintain the feeling of space & light, capturing views of the gardens and providing cross-flow ventilation during the warmer months. Seamless access to three exceptional outdoor entertaining areas - one featuring a magnificent recycled brick fireplace – mean you will never be short of all-year round entertaining options. Also on this level is the master bedroom (boasting a recycled French door entry, walkthrough robe with Hollywood make-up table and spacious, elegant ensuite), a second bedroom with ensuite, a dedicated "bath" room (with chandelier - wow!) and a spacious office & laundry, guest bathroom and powder room. There is internal access to a light-filled, double-garage. Take the elegant timber and wrought-iron staircase (crowned by an Italian glass chandelier) to the downstairs area and discover three over-sized bedrooms, including a guest retreat and bathroom. All rooms feature plantation shutters, and all windows are double-glazed. Functional gas-fired hydronic radiator panel heating is available in all bedrooms and there is under floor heating in all the wet areas. As befits a home of this style, the established garden is stylish and practical, and full of surprises. A short walk to the pergola and fire-pit area reveals magnificent rural views – the perfect place to entertain guests or simply take time out, whatever the time of year. Or perhaps you'd like to retreat to the separate double shed/workshop and work on your special project? As you'd expect, back-to-base security provides you with peace of mind, while automated garden lighting highlights the property in a warm glow after sunset. This really is a delightful property, offering an ideal lifestyle in a wonderful location, just minutes from Bowral.