Downsizing certainly doesn’t have to mean downgrading – case in point, this delightful Christchurch house. Less can be more, as its compact 167sqm design shows.

The semi-retired owners love their elegant new stand-alone home on its manageable section. High-quality fixtures and fittings are super durable and conducive to fuss-free, low-maintenance living.

The easycare lock-up-and-leave abode means the keen travellers can fly off at a moment’s notice.

Flexible and functional, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom plan means there’s plenty of space to accommodate grandchildren or entertain friends.

The home is constructed from Concision’s pre-fabricated wall panel technology that was connected on site. The entire building structure, roof included, was standing in five days.

The open-plan living space enjoys effortless flow to a stunning portico/alfresco area. It may be outside, but this is one of the owners’ best-loved “rooms”. It’s a prime spot to toast the good life and admire their recently completed landscaping.