Some homes lend themselves to superlatives — and this architecturally designed property brimming with features is one of them. As well as four bedrooms, an office, two living areas, rumpus room, mudroom and double garage, you’ll find luxurious extras such as a bespoke wine room, a striking double-sided fireplace, outdoor living zones rivalling those of a resort and glassed breezeways between three distinct pavilions. This 342sqm house marks the confluence of luxury, functionality and craftsmanship, inside and out. Clad in white brick and with dark roofing and joinery, the house is a lovely addition to its semi-rural site near Hamilton. Inside, raked over-height ceilings and tall windows imbue the dwelling with a sense of airiness.

While the property is a masterclass in design — the main-bedroom suite has its own wing, dressing room, ensuite and office, for example — it’s also an exemplar of sustainability. Sentinel Homes has scrutinised how its waste is handled, and has taken greater responsibility for its impact. The commitment shows in its pioneering initiative, The Waste Project. A house this size would normally send about 9000kg of waste to landfill, but in this build it was reduced to just under 700kg. How? By carefully recycling or repurposing offcuts into other builds, such as cabins or tiny homes. With this home, the living is easy for people and planet.