Clever design meets home comforts in this 189sqm family home in Hutt Valley. Every detail has been thought through, including the fact the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house is on a busy street. Both internal and external walls have extra acoustic and thermal insulation resulting in the house being quiet and cosy. Double-glazed aluminium alloy joinery provides an extra layer of snugness. It’s good-looking too. Inside the smart plaster and brick-veneer house you’ll find timber flooring throughout the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. This zone, with a swathe of inbuilt shelving, is awash with natural light thanks to extensive glazing that includes two-door stacker sliders that lead onto a patio. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, engineered stone benchtops, a trio of pendant lights and a scullery. At one end of this lovely space is an inbuilt fire with a brick surround and a mantelpiece made from an old railway sleeper. Details matter and these prove the point. Bedrooms are carpeted, and the main suite has a walk-in robe, ensuite and access to the patio. The comfort extends to both bathrooms. The fully tiled ensuite has a double shower and in the main bathroom is a standalone bath.