Here’s a house with seriously good connections. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom beauty enjoys breathtaking beach views and makes the most of its prime position with a swathe of decking and an outdoor room. The line between inside and out is beautifully blurred. As much as this 310sqm Whakatāne house is a wonderful place for alfresco dining, entertaining and relaxing, it’s much more. Take the exterior. Black aluminium cladding, white joinery, glass balustrades and silver roofing combine for a contemporary beachy look. Once inside, you’ll notice the same high quality, from the bold interior doors to the double garage with plenty of storage space. The home also features an office and a dedicated sewing nook — plenty of space for work and play. Sleek black kitchen cabinetry and bathrooms with large-format tiles are elegant; flourishes of bright blue in a kitchen splashback and front door add pizazz. When winters set in and the owners retreat indoors, there is central heating to keep things cosy and comfy. Solar power makes it environmentally friendly. This coastal property truly has it all: space, style, views of waves rolling in from the Pacific and, of course, those sublime connections to the great outdoors.