He's warm and welcoming. Also rich, so that helps.

He's tall and dark. Or maybe he's blond and wide. We don't judge.

Ok, sometimes he can be a bit rough around the edges. But when he's dressed, he looks smooth and polished. He's only splintery when he hasn't been treated well.

He looks great when he's young and fresh, but even as he ages and grows grey, he still looks sophisticated; a true silver fox. Or silver ash, as the case may be.

He is, of course, a timber home. And this round-up of the country's hottest timber homes will leave you feeling a little flustered. Don't worry, it's not 'the change', just the power and beauty of a quality timber home...

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Cut-away Roof House Urban Homes, Timber Houses, Outdoor Areas, Sliding Glass Doors

Check out the unconventional good looks of this handsome specimen, Cut-away Roof House.

2.

Humble House Timber Houses, COLORBOND® Steel, Monument®

This Humble House shows off its classic combo of timber cladding and COLORBOND® steel. Oh, the irony.

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Tower House by Andrew Maynard Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Urban Homes, Timber Houses, COLORBOND® Steel, Surfmist®

You were not built to be placid, Jeneane. Don't limit yourself to boring old conventional timber. Be brave. Take your hair out of that sensible ponytail and embrace some timber shingles like Austin Maynard did at Tower House. Also, towers.

Tower House by Andrew Maynard Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Timber Houses

Now, right there. That's the kind of thing to make you blush. Texture.

4.

Modern Timber Coastal Home Still Achieves Bushfire and Energy Ratings

Sit back, grab a glass of sparkling and let this rich timber facade be your sugar(gum) daddy.

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Kids Pod by Mihaly Slocombe (via Lunchbox Architect) Country Homes, Timber Houses, Louvre Windows, Timber Deck, AWS Australia

This beautiful timber home is fun and cheeky and great with kids. So ticking a lot of boxes...

6.

Mornington Beach House Timber Houses

This tall, blond house lives a laid-back beach lifestyle. Perfect for your sea change.

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Moonlight Cabin by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Beach Houses

An effortlessly handsome recluse, Moonlight Cabin is perfect if you can handle a quiet life with ocean views.

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Stonewood House Northcote by Breathe Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect) Timber Houses, Window Shutters

Stonewood House is an alternative thinker, clad in timber 'bricks' which help him get along with his elderly neighbour.

9.

Profile House

Maybe he's a bit rougher than our other bachelors, but Profile House's creative thinking and surprising side is sure to delight.

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This Modular Home Was Built in 12 Weeks and Installed in One Day! Timber Houses, Exterior

Thanks to Shoreham's modular construction, a home this good-looking could be yours in just 12 weeks. Kind of like a mail-order husband.

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Cloud House

This home sports the architectural equivalent of a mullet. Traditional in front, but a wild side out back. Regardless, we are in love with his interior wood cladding and off-the-chain sense of volume.

Who's your favourite eligable Timber Home? Vote below, or suggest your own contender.