In the developing community of Halswell Commons, this sun-soaked section was the perfect site to build a family home. Though for this one, it just happened to be the builder’s own. The familiar quality associated with the multi award-winning building company, DNA Structures, is on display here. The four-bedroom home is spread across 262sqm and two storeys. The impeccably rendered alabaster plaster exterior lends solidity and permanence – a mix of contemporary refinement with respect for tradition. The slate coloursteel roof is a smart addition. Modern essentials abound inside. The spacious and gracious kitchen has bar seating along an extensive counter. A cosy window seat is a snug spot. All three bathrooms are exquisitely tiled. A separate laundry and oversized garage provide ample storage. The multi-unit heat pump, clean-air approved log burner and north-facing orientation keep warmth flowing throughout. Outdoor living has been given special attention. A hardwood deck adjoins the kitchen and dining room, and a paved patio, complete with wood-fired pizza oven, flows from the living room. This builder hasn’t just built a house here, he’s made his family a home.