Tucked away on the outskirts of the city, this new build elegantly caters to both family life and easy entertaining. An open-plan kitchen, dining and living space sets the comfortably modern tone, with a seamless flow to a private portico. Here, a large gas fire enhances the atmosphere, making it an inviting spot year-round. A matching portico, on a smaller scale, provides shelter at the front door, while exposed trusses, supported by stone pillars, on all five end gables make for a striking façade front and back. Step in from the garage to a hallway that leads past a formal lounge and a private wing with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

In the main bedroom a bank of sliders opens out to two outdoor heated baths, a portico and a swimming pool that almost runs the length of the home’s northern face. This playground of family life transitions effortlessly from outside to in through walls of sliders on two sides of the living, dining and kitchen space, the lounge and study. A white, bright interior with raked ceilings adds to the spacious appeal, so perfect for a crowd, while a barn-style sliding door closes off the lounge for peace and quiet. A scullery, laundry and numerous store cupboards hide the paraphernalia of daily life. Achieving the perfect balance of open-plan living and private retreat, this home was built for making memories.