Some baches just say beach, and this is a splendid example. The compact beauty conveys another message: relax and enjoy this special place within cooee of a beautiful white-sand stretch of coastline. It helps that the sleek exterior with warm vertical cedar and dark coloured steel is low maintenance, so weekends can be all about toys rather than toiling. Built to replace a water-damaged bach on the site, the 155sqm property has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an apron of wraparound decking, so has space and amenities for family and friends.

Imagine alfresco lunches between surf sessions or sunset drinks before a barbecue dinner. An outdoor shower ensures there’s no traipsing sand into the house proper. The open-plan communal spaces — sleek, contemporary kitchen with tiled splashback, dining space and living room with built-in furniture — have wide sliders that open onto the hardwood decking with built-in seating, some of it covered. The bathrooms, laundry and bedrooms form a line at the back of the house. Included are a rumpus/bunk room and a main suite that has an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. At bedtime on stifling hot summer nights, there’s fully ducted air conditioning. This property is a perfect blend of smart design, relaxed, beachy decor and sheer craftsmanship.