Stunning architect designed contemporary built in 2002 features a creative custom variety of metal finishes & accents, special lighting effects, & dramatic use of fieldstone throughout. Certainly not a typical home, this country casual sophisticate has an open floor plan with so many surprises making it ideal for entertaining and an everyday enviable life style. Two-story window walls & French doors flood the home with natural light. The dream kitchen has stainless steel appliances, ample concrete countertops and a large working island with elevated bronze eating bar. Wide open to the kitchen is the breathtaking Great Rm with soaring 20 foot ceilings & floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace, an amazing focal point. Formal dining rm w/copper wall has a French door beckoning you to step out onto the private stone patio for alfresco dining. Vaulted ceilinged living room features a gas fireplace, built-ins and French doors to a balcony. Main level master bedroom enjoys a luxurious bath with an oversized steam shower & very large walk-in closet. Custom metal handrails guide you to the upper level hallway overlooking both the Great Room & Living room and lead to 3 generous bedrooms, an office & two full baths. Large lower-level game room walks out to the front yard. Close to extensive hiking trails yet so convenient to Redding's Blue Ribbon Schools, Mark Twain Library, shopping, restaurants and commuter roads & trains to NYC. ENJOY AN IDEAL WEEKEND GETAWAY OR AN EVERYDAY PLEASURE!