{"id":206879,"date":"2025-10-12T03:12:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T03:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/206879\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T03:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T03:12:07","slug":"inside-qlds-best-home-horseshoe-house-wins-top-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/206879\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Qld\u2019s best home: Horseshoe house wins top prize"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">A horseshoe-shaped house carved into a hill in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has been crowned Queensland\u2019s best house for 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Set on a steep rural site in Bald Knob, \u2018Horseshoe Hill\u2019 was described by the judges as a standout architectural home when it took out the Colorbond House of the Year at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1068542 wp-image-1068533\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1068533\" data-capiid=\"b54e042cbe8e8d96bea1d6a94dd0eca6\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1068533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Horseshoe Hill by Jager Build was named Queensland\u2019s Colorbond House of the Year at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards. Image supplied.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/luxury-development-named-countrys-best\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RELATED: Luxury development named country\u2019s best<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u2018Horseshoe Hill\u2019 was designed by Joe Adsett Architects ad built by Jager Build, who the judges praised for their \u201cexceptional level of technical expertise and precision\u201d in constructing the uniquely curved home, from the concrete elements to the integration of recessed lighting, wood, and stone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Standout features include a double-height living area with a dramatic stone fireplace, an infinity pool, and stepped terraces that meet the landscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The property also earned the Jager Build team best Individual Home over $10 million at Saturday\u2019s awards ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1068542 wp-image-1068534\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1068534\" data-capiid=\"f84855a4ca651ba1fa35adade9dc703b\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1068534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Horseshoe Hill by Jager Build was named Queensland\u2019s Colorbond House of the Year at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards. Image supplied.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1068542 wp-image-1068535\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1068535\" data-capiid=\"754d2b16b814401b9b98a3eb6a4ecf59\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1068535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Horseshoe Hill by Jager Build was named Queensland\u2019s Colorbond House of the Year at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards. Image supplied.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/lifestyle\/revealed-gold-coast-house-of-the-year-a-flawless-build\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MORE: Revealed: Gold Coast house of the year a \u2018flawless\u2019 build<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Innovative Design and Build Group was the other major winner of the night, taking home the BUSSQ Building Super President\u2019s Award for its Gold Coast hinterland retreat, \u2018Illalangi\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Fully off-grid and self-sustaining, the home has been designed to maximise its 360-degree views of the Scenic Rim region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The team was lauded for its attention to detail in delivering the sustainable, single-storey sanctuary that pays respect to its natural surrounds.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1068542 wp-image-1068536\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1068536\" data-capiid=\"adff09944d0e481cd1a0e23fe12433e0\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1068536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The BUSSQ Building Super President\u2019s Award \u2013 Innovative Design and Build Group was awarded to Illalangi (Gold Coast) at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards. Image supplied.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1068542 wp-image-1068537\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1068537\" data-capiid=\"c01ed6a895e24d16c76205d5299ff639\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1068537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The BUSSQ Building Super President\u2019s Award \u2013 Innovative Design and Build Group was awarded to Illalangi (Gold Coast) at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards. Image supplied.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The landmark Queen\u2019s Wharf Integrated Resort Development on the Brisbane River earned Multiplex Constructions Qld the Xact Accounting Project of the Year Award, and best Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million.<br \/>In the words of one of the judges, the Multiplex team delivered an iconic build \u201cthat reminds me what is possible when we don\u2019t listen to the voice in our heads telling us; \u2018It\u2019s not possible, you can\u2019t do that\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1068542 wp-image-1068538\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1068538\" data-capiid=\"6c404df73895a175945067b7dd825d3a\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1068538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Queen\u2019s Wharf Integrated Resort Development on the Brisbane River earned Multiplex Constructions Qld the Xact Accounting Project of the Year Award at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards. Image supplied.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Hutchinson Builders swept the pool with four awards, including best Retail Facilities up to $5 million for Hungry Jacks Gracemere; Residential Building (high-rise over three storeys) up to $20 million for Marella Residences; best Community Accommodation for The Verge Stage 3; and Commercial Refurbishment\/Renovation over $30 million for Venue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The award for Best Residential Swimming Pool went to O\u2019Shea &amp; Sons Builders for \u2018Kamares sto Appia\u2019 \u2014 a luxurious, Meditterranean-style home in the Brisbane suburb of Seven Hills.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1068542 wp-image-1068539\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1068539\" data-capiid=\"d9e740e33d478fc540d2405820263ba6\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1068539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u2018Kamares sto Appia\u2019 in Brisbane by O\u2019Shea &amp; Sons Builders won Best Residential Swimming Pool at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards. Image supplied.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1068542 wp-image-1068540\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1068540\" data-capiid=\"76ad30ac24e55bec34461ceec920ffa6\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1068540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u2018Kamares sto Appia\u2019 in Brisbane by O\u2019Shea &amp; Sons Builders won Best Residential Swimming Pool at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing &amp; Construction Awards. Image supplied.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Master Builders Deputy CEO Sue-Ann Fresneda said each of the winners and finalists were \u201cawe-inspiring\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cThis year\u2019s entries pushed boundaries in every direction,\u201d Ms Fresneda said. \u201cFrom coastal marvels to rural retreats, our members continue to prove that no terrain is too tough when you\u2019ve got vision, skill and a commitment to excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A horseshoe-shaped house carved into a hill in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has been crowned Queensland\u2019s best house&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":206880,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[449,458,459,64,63,460,134],"class_list":{"0":"post-206879","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-arts","9":"tag-arts-and-design","10":"tag-artsanddesign","11":"tag-au","12":"tag-australia","13":"tag-design","14":"tag-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=206879"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206879\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/206880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=206879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=206879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=206879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}