It’s not every property that’s geared up for relaxation, adventure and offering visitors their own private space, but this 196sqm home covers every base beautifully. The two-level dwelling clad in low-maintenance yet stylish steel and timber was built for a details-focused engineer who was involved in the design. What he and the project team came up with was this threebedroom, three-bathroom property with north-facing covered balconies with views of the peninsula, the estuary and beyond. When sliders are open, the main balcony on the upper floor transitions into the open-plan communal zone.

Feast your eyes on a light-infused space, starring a designer kitchen with breakfast bar and splashback of shimmering finger tiles. Beside a fireplace in the living space, you’ll notice a sunny window seat with views out to the hills. Also on this floor, a study nook, powder room and main bedroom with an ensuite and its own covered balcony. Put a big tick next to relaxation. On the ground floor, there’s a garage and workshop with plenty of storage for surfboards and other beach toys. Two more bedrooms, a bathroom and another deck offer plenty of private space for visiting family and friends, or if the owner wants to rent out the space. Let’s not forget this is also a lovely seaside property that’s been skilfully constructed by the builders. The craftmanship is yet more confirmation of its class.