From the outside, this house is all clean lines, sleek geometry and contemporary elegance. Dark corrugated-steel cladding links the home to its semi-rural environs, but also makes a statement. That’s only the beginning of the 251sqm architectural adventure, however. This light-filled and practical three-bedroom house also comes with a few surprises. For a start, it is composed of two separate buildings, linked by an entry portico. The smaller wing has the double garage, laundry and a private bedroom suite for guests.

The main pavilion contains the open-plan living space, a powder room, main bedroom, and mezzanine-floor annex accommodating a study and bedroom. You’ll notice eye-catching delights aplenty: timber cathedral ceilings, mezzanine-floor screening, a wallpaper feature wall and pops of colour, such as the aqua tiles on the kitchen island and splashback. These, plus extras such as a scullery, reinforce the home’s pedigree. Sun is funnelled in through strategically positioned skylights, and durable polishedconcrete floors flow through the kitchen-diningliving zone providing continuity. A log burner anchors the space and keeps things toasty in winter. Sliders open to another portico where aluminium sliding screens ensure privacy and shelter from the wind. This striking, light-filled home combines practical living, comfort and architectural wow-factor.