Having downsized, the owners of this one-level Whangaparaoa bach yearned for simplicity, a lack of clutter and small, friendly spaces that would prove versatile in differing weather conditions.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with walk-in wardrobe, laundry and decent-sized double garage is exactly that: small and cosy in winter; wide and open in the summer.

At 168sqm, the house is petite but lacks for nothing. With its proximity to the beach and comfortable exterior, the unpretentious bach gives the impression it’s been there a while – exactly what was wanted.

The open-plan flow ensures that, while the house is not huge, the impression of spaciousness is not compromised. This is partly due to the owners disciplined approach to avoiding clutter.

Bathed in morning and afternoon sun, the generous wraparound veranda is the perfect place to enjoy languid, summer days or to watch the odd rain shower pass by.

Easy like a Sunday morning.