This Mosgiel home was a national finalist in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. Photos by Gerard O'Brien. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

Ken and Jan Ward are retired dairy farmers. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

A large square of carpet provides warmth in the living area. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

The louvres that are a design feature on the outside of the house add privacy in the bedrooms. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

A jarrah staircase caterpillars up to the first floor from the entrance lobby. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

The wall behind the bathtub hides the shower and toilet from view in the en suite. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

Vegetables grow in planter boxes along one side of the house. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

A skylight bathes the pantry in natural light. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

Interior colours are mostly greys and whites, with the occasional splash of yellow. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

The all-white kitchen has a walk-in pantry at one end. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling

A large square of carpet provides warmth in the living area. : Putting paid to 'mumsy' feeling