Perched close to the famous black-sand surf beaches and maximising both the views and the small footprint, the six townhouses in the North Point Residences development feel like a resort. It’s designed for efficient communal living, to blend with its natural surrounds and to make the best use possible of natural light. Situated across two levels, each townhouse is clad in straw-coloured Abodo eco-timber, with solid-fill masonry blocks on the base that are durable enough to offer protection from the elements. The buildings all feature landscaped courtyards and paths between each of the units to create a feeling of space. The dual-storey townhouses are 85sqm, with their own double carport and private courtyard. Situated on the ground floor are two bedrooms, a laundry and a tiled bathroom with a large shower; there’s even enough towel rail space for you to hang your wetsuit. When it’s time for dinner, make your way up the Tasmanian oak hardwood staircase and you’ll find an open-plan living area with full-sized kitchen and a covered deck. The off-street parking for two vehicles and a lockable storage unit for sports equipment means you don’t have to worry about where to put your board.