A cruisy half-hours drive from the CBD, discover tranquility and freedom in this sociable five-bedroom family home nestled on just over two acres in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.

With plenty of room to spread out, entertain and comfortably accommodate extended family, the home celebrates space and the rich hues of nature with beautiful natural timbers and slate floors, balanced by simple off-white decor.

A spectacular central void makes for a fascinating interplay of living spaces. Here, a magnificent galleried kitchen on the main living level hovers above the downstairs sitting room, where a slow combustion fireplace is ready to take the chill off cold winter days.

The Alby Turner kitchen will steal the heart of any serious cook with its liberal expanse of hand-crafted Blackwood cabinets, solid granite counters and top-of-the-range European appliances. It is a favourite with the present owners who like to entertain friends at the long breakfast bar while children watch movies next door in the open-plan lounge/dining. Here, stylish Pfitzner cabinetry incorporates a media centre with a drop-down screen while the handsome Blackwood bar in the alcove is another Alby Turner special.

In warmer weather, dine al fresco on the rear veranda or step out onto the front balcony to get up close and personal with the stunning arboretum outlook and audible birdlife.

These balcony pleasures may also be enjoyed from the master bedroom where added luxuries are the built-in furniture, modern ensuite and walk-in robe. Two more double bedrooms on this level benefit from premium built-in storage and a fully-tiled family bathroom.

Downstairs, a study and two further double bedrooms include one with a gorgeous conservatory-style sitting area opening to a picturesque all-weather patio, providing an ideal apartment set-up for live-in grandparents and guests, while generous under-house cellarage will be appreciated by the wine collector.

Bonus features include a third bathroom, separate laundry, premium storage throughout, reverse-cycle air conditioning, alarm system and auto double garage with convenient direct access to the homes living spaces.

Meander through the stunning shade-dappled gardens to discover secluded lawns, beautiful specimen trees, a winter creek and, adjacent the house, a fenced childrens play area with a timber cubby, all simple enough to maintain with bore water and a few macro gardening techniques.

Just minutes from the freeway, excellent local schools and vibrant Stirling; its a green light all the way to this special Hills hideaway that you and your family will love to call home.