Realestate.com: Inside Qld’s best home: Horseshoe house wins top prize

A horseshoe-shaped house carved into a hill in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has been crowned Queensland’s best house for 2025.

Set on a steep rural site in Bald Knob, ‘Horseshoe Hill’ 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 & Construction Awards.

The property also earned the Jager Build team best Individual Home over $10 million at Saturday’s awards ceremony.

‘Horseshoe Hill’ was designed by Joe Adsett Architects ad built by Jager Build, who the judges praised for their “exceptional level of technical expertise and precision” in constructing the uniquely curved home, from the concrete elements to the integration of recessed lighting, wood, and stone.. 

Standout features include a double-height living area with a dramatic stone fireplace, an infinity pool, and stepped terraces that meet the landscape.

The property also earned the Jager Build team best Individual Home over $10 million at Saturday’s awards ceremony.

Horseshoe Hill by Jager Build was named Queensland’s Colorbond House of the Year at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards.

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