Big little life

With a sense of style and space that defy its price point and footprint, this two-storey Whangaparaoa home soaks up all-day sun and sea views. Mindful design makes the most of a relatively modest 179sqm interior. The smart floor plan packs in open-plan living, three bathrooms, internal-access double garage and five bedrooms – or is that three bedrooms, a home office and a separate media room? The owners can easily adapt the layout to their liking. Positioned upstairs, the master retreat features a full wall of wardrobes hidden behind floor-to-ceiling sliding mirrors. It’s a perfect spot to reflect on those eye-watering ocean views. Back on the ground level, stacker sliding doors peel back to create easy flow between the kitchen, dining and living spaces and the generous patio. Built on a tricky site, the contemporary construction serves up loads of natural light and modern liveability. Laminate floors bask in the sunshine which floods in through ample glass. The exterior is dressed to impress in black and white.