A Yarralumla property has been named one of the country's best luxury homes.
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The modern home - which previously won ACT's best home - was named National Luxury Project Home ($1-$2 million) at the Master Builders Awards in Hobart.
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The property, which has achieved a six-star energy rating, features a private upstairs master suite and three large bedrooms, a super-sized garage and an outdoor life-size chessboard.
Michael Hopkins, CEO of Master Builders ACT, said the home stood out due to the quality of workmanship, notably the use of timber throughout.
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It was built by Preferred Builders and designed by DNA architecture.
He said the owners, architects and builders worked well together allowing the builder to deliver on the owners' vision.
"For a Canberra builder to win at a national level is really quite unique given we make up less than five per cent of national members," Mr Hopkins said.
"That category is a really popular one with a lot of luxury homes fitting into that price bracket.
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He said the awards, which saw four ACT builders walk away with awards, showed the strength of Canberra's builders and their commitment to the trade.
ACT winners:
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National luxury project home $1 million to $2 million - Preferred Builders, DNA Architects
National alterations/additions award - $200,000 to $400,000 – Drewaire Constructions Pty Ltd
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National environment and energy efficiency residential award – Pichelmann Custom Building Services Pty Ltd & DNA Architects
National display home $500,000 to $1.5 million – Monarch Building Solutions, Turco & Associates and The Dept. of Design