Near the tip of a tiny peninsula in Raglan’s inner harbour is a house that’s as special as its site. It takes in wide views of the water through a veil of coastal trees, sits next to a reserve, has four generous bedrooms and offers plenty of space for family time and relaxation. The 335sqm architectdesigned home lies long, low and unobtrusively on its section. Vertical cedar weatherboards and dark metal cladding ensure it merges into the landscape, rather than competing with it.

Hardwood decking stretches along the seafacing length of the home, some of it covered, and extends out to an in-ground pool. It also winds around the northern side of the house providing a private outdoor space that flows from the main bedroom suite. On the opposite side, it turns the corner and links the southern end of the main building with the garage and an attached room with bathroom and laundry. Nominally a “man cave”, it also enjoys timber decking. The heart of this lovely home is the vast open-plan communal space with kitchen, dining and living spaces, plus a separate media room. Polished concrete floors and timber detailing translate to a sleek, industrial aesthetic. It’s an interior oasis. Three bedrooms, an office and a tiled family bathroom with a bath can be found on one side, while the main suite with ensuite are on the other. This is prime peninsula living.