18 Richmond Terrace

A calm, north-facing home on one of Hamilton's quiet terraces, held privately for the first time in a generation.

Set behind a screen of established planting, the house opens to a single, generous living level. Full-height glazing draws the garden inside, and a long spotted-gum floor runs unbroken from the entry through to the alfresco, so the distinction between in and out quietly falls away.

The kitchen is the working heart of the plan: honed stone, integrated appliances and a scullery kept out of sight. It looks across the dining space to the pool and the city beyond, close enough to feel connected, far enough to feel still.

Four bedrooms sit apart from the living areas. The primary suite takes the northern corner, with a dressing room and a stone ensuite that catches the morning. Three further rooms share a family bathroom and a second living space, giving the home room to change shape as a household does.

Below, a double garage, a cellar and generous storage complete a house that has been considered rather than decorated. It asks for very little and gives back a great deal.