Little Beauty

Regional and Gold Award Winner 2022 Smart, stylish and compact, this petite home packs plenty into its 73sqm footprint. A secondary dwelling on an established section in Cambridge, it’s full of inspired storage solutions and a delight to inhabit. Intelligent design and a contemporary combination of materials add up to much more than you’d expect, including two bedrooms and two living areas. The second storey accommodates a bedroom and generous office space. Downstairs, a bedroom opens to the outdoors through full-height sliders. Large windows, sliding glass doors and skylights allow natural light to flow in freely throughout the home. The kitchen, living and dining area is a cohesive space and full of storage smarts. Cabinetry-concealed appliances keep the area streamlined, which supports the minimalist design vibe. For a blissful spot to relax, put your feet up on the window seat, which also provides amble storage. Low-maintenance coloursteel cladding and plywood interior walls make this little beauty practical, as well as lending a thoroughly contemporary design edge. WINNING CATEGORIES: Waikato Regional New Home up to $500,000. Waikato Gold Award. PHOTO CREDIT: Danie Van Der Linde TEXT: Master Builders House of the Year 2022