“Once-in-a-lifetime”: Tasmanian property named Australian Home of the Year
A “once-in-a-lifetime” home sitting on a cliff edge in Tasmania’s south has been named Australian Home of the Year.
On May 20, Lane Group Construction took home the crown at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards for its single-level home in Tinderbox, 19km south of Hobart.
The four-bedroom house boasts floor-length windows, a billiards room, a library and an underground wine cellar.
HIA judges described the property, designed by architects from Studio Ilk, as a “a once-in-a-lifetime build for Tasmania”.
“The cliff-hugging Tinderbox residence is a spectacular single-level, sprawling property anchored to its windswept, bushland location by a series of heavyset stone pavilions,” HIA said.
HIA praised the property for its “expertly wrought stonework featured so prominently in the home” and said the indoor/outdoor infinity pool was an “indulgent addition to this entertainer’s domain”.
The rural home has been built with bushfire-resistant materials and focuses on sustainability with solar panels and geothermal heating.
HIA managing director Graham Wolfe said the Australian Housing Awards recognised the best in the industry.
“The HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards allow us to acknowledge their skill and their commitment to quality in design, material selection and construction,” he said.
“HIA Award winners build with exceptional workmanship; demonstrated in projects that push the boundaries in design and innovation."
The eco-friendly property also scored the Australian Custom Built Home award.
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