It’s fitting that the footprint of this Kāpiti Coast home resembles an oversized tick because it delivers in every respect. This is a property that balances thoughtful design, architectural presence, sustainability and the sort of indoor-outdoor flow that beckons residents outside. The 269sqm house quietly asserts its presence with tasteful exterior cladding including kiln-dried bricks from Italy. Organic tones and myriad textures settle the four bedroom house into its landscape. The entry takes you straight into an open plan communal area where you’ll note the cathedral ceiling with exposed trusses, a concrete feature wall and tinted concrete flooring that provides continuity between rooms.

Expansive decking spills from the living spaces. The designer kitchen with scullery, defined by rich dark timber finishes, opens to the deck and green views. Sharing the decking and vistas is the main bedroom, a sanctuary with dressing room and ensuite. At the apex of the two wings are a bathroom, laundry and powder room, while in the longer slender arm, you’ll find three bedrooms, an office and a double garage. Sustainability is built into the structural fabric and ongoing operation of the home. About 47sqm of engineered low-carbon concrete was used in the foundations. Additionally, a 7.04kW solar array and an EV charger have been installed. Just two more ticks that show the quality and class behind the build.