Claudia Byatt
Real Estate

“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.

Image credit: HIA

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Australian Home of the Year, HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards, Tasmanian property, Real estate