If this homestead were a movie, three parties would play starring roles: the father of one of the clients, the clients themselves and Versatile Homes and Buildings. Dad designed it, daughter made many of the decisions while son-in-law worked on the farm, and Versatile built it. It’s a heavenly result, as evidence by the night- sky raked ceiling in the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, which is punctured with lights – like twinkling stars. The outlook from this space is just as good. Extensive use of glass means the couple can take in the views from almost anywhere they stand. The H-shaped 278sqm property overlooks a landscape of green pastures that run down to the sea.

It also faces north, so it’s warm and sunny. The notches in the H-shape have timber decking and the living space extends in a portico ensuring there are always sheltered outdoor spaces. The flow from inside to out is intuitive and seamless. Divine features abound in this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, many of which were chosen by the clients, from the cedar cladding and interior palette to the minutiae of the kitchen fit-out. You’ll also find a roomy scullery, a vertical timber-lined nook with hooks and shelving in the entrance, tiled laundry and bathrooms, walls painted in a tasteful sage hue, and a boardwalk-style entrance that says, ‘welcome home’.