This Cleanline Building plan was customised by the clients who wanted to extend the living area and increase the size of the covered outdoor area. The result is a home with great indoor-outdoor flow and alfresco entertaining space. Built for a couple with adult children, there’s plenty of room for the grandkids.

Positioned for all-day sun, this four-bedroom house is light and bright. The separate lounge opens into an open-plan kitchen, dining and family area, which flows out to two separate outdoor spaces with views of the Tararua Ranges. The first, a large, covered decked area, has plenty of room for a barbecue and entertaining space and is a bonus during hot Wairarapa summers. The second, in the backyard, is an ideal spot for a morning coffee.

The 234sqm house is clad with tried-and-true timber weatherboards. With its schist columns providing a nice contrast to the black and white exterior, and its timeless double gable, this home looks classic and modern all at once. Built in a large new subdivision, it stands out in a sea of monopitch black and cedar. This is a house that will stand the test of time.