Views are front and centre in this smart 191sqm hillside home. The owners can wake up to vistas of the Manukau Harbour from the main bedroom suite, and then enjoy another helping over breakfast. In fact, the seascape is a work-of-art to be enjoyed from multiple upstairs windows. If the owners want to enjoy an alfresco meal without sea breezes, there’s a sheltered deck with a louvre roof at the back. Residents can step straight out from the open-plan communal area that has dining and living spaces, plus a designer kitchen with walk-in pantry. The latter is spacious and stylish with timber and tones of white and grey. A masterstroke: the timber dining table is built into the white kitchen island, while dark grey pendants are suspended above. The owners have included ideas from travels in New Zealand and beyond – a bathtub from Japan, a David Trubridge light shade and the fused island and dining table.

On this floor, you’ll also find two bedrooms, including the main suite with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, and a bathroom. Take the light-flooded stairwell with glass banister downstairs to find the double garage and a guest room with ensuite. All three bathrooms are tiled and opulent. A strong form coupled with horizontal and vertical weatherboard cladding in different shades ensure the exterior is appealing. Nothing, however, can take away from those views which, if you’re lucky, include planes taking off from the airport.