A sweeping deck soaks up the sun and sea views at this cool and contemporary coastal Tauranga home. Despite its enviable position and proud stature, the two-storey Papamoa beach house doesn’t have a hint of pretentiousness.

A considered design and material palette ensure the home melds into the surrounding environment. Timber and stone in different shades and variations echo the richness and diversity of nature. Partially screened windows ensure privacy from neighbours.

Inside, dual living spaces offer options for how the home is used. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms mean there’s room for extended family. Guests are afforded their own space to enjoy, while still being under the same roof. Strict council planning criteria played into the design, with an emphasis on spatial efficiency. The home is also structurally very efficient, which kept construction costs down.

Campervan parking, extensive storage for water toys and low-maintenance landscape design make this a wonderful lock up and leave residence.