Hot dry summers and crisp cold winters call for a particular touch, and that’s what this Hanmer Springs holiday home delivers. Steep pitched Colorsteel roofs and Abodo timber awnings that feed into the deep verandah walls, give this address chalet style. The steel and thermally modified timber effect is reflected around the rest of this 284sqm three-storey home on a hill. To maximise the outstanding views this site offers, the owners have opted for plenty of glass. They also pushed for passive solar elements including the deep verandahs, as well as polished concrete floors. Step inside the grand dark door that contrasts with the timber cladding and you’ll find four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living rooms contained within. The brick-walled living area — plus solid log burner — sits adjacent to a contemporary designer kitchen in defining shades of black and white. The house has been built to make great use of every bit of available space. Extra beds are accommodated under the steep pitched roofs. And there’s also room for an in-house garage, tucked neatly down the side driveway. This new home is clearly one for all seasons.