On one of Cashmere Estate’s prime sites, you’ll find this elevated home that embraces the sun and takes in uninterrupted views across the wetlands and beyond. Drive up a boulevard lined with mature trees and you’ll see two elegant staggered pavilions connected by a central lobby. These pitched forms mimic the majestic landscape and are attractive in vertical shiplap cedar cladding and dark pre-finished aluminium panels. Step inside and into the northern pavilion and you’ll see a light-filled open-plan living and entertaining area that’s designed to capture the views. Framed by windows and glazed doors, the views on show are a work of art in their own right. Timber-lined raking ceilings and cabinetry add to the feeling that this 291sqm home is all about being in nature. No surprise, then, that its residents are keen cyclists. The owners are also keen entertainers, a pastime that’s supported by the sleek kitchen, dining and living zone. This opens directly onto decking, where a portico offers an ideal setting for relaxed get-togethers. The bedrooms – one in the northern pavilion and three in the southern – are all positioned to feature views across, along or up the surrounding valleys.