South Coast Constructions has scooped the prize pool at the 2022 SA HIA-CSR Housing, Kitchen & Bathroom awards, including claiming the prestigious Home of the Year title.

The Victor Harbor-based home designer and builder saw off builders from throughout the State, including many bigger companies in Adelaide, to win four awards at the statewide Housing Industry Association awards in Adelaide on Saturday night.

The awards were all for the company’s display home, The Ashton, off Brickyard Road, Chiton and included Home of the Year, HIA Display Home of the Year, Best in Residential Design, Best Display Home $1m-$2million.

It’s the second time South Coast Constructions has won the HIA Home of the Year title.

Director Jamie Knott said the display home was a modern take on the Scandinavian Barn Style and had been attracting a lot of interest and positive feedback since opening to the public in May this year.

The Ashton's Entrance. Photo provided.

“If the public’s comments are anything to go by, we knew we were on a winner, but have been quite overwhelmed to receive the honour of House of the Year. 

“The home is something very different from anything we’ve undertaken before. It’s a real tribute to our in-house design team and the local trades who helped make it happen.

“To have taken home so many awards at this level, in what has been a very challenging climate for builders everywhere, is certainly an honour.”

The judges described the home as “impeccable”.

“Although prominent in stature, it leads into a peaceful space that can be adapted to suit all family dynamics. The master suite was expansive with many brilliant features and great use of colour pallets,” the judges said.

“The mezzanine floor provided a beautiful escape to take in the whimsical scenery.

“This is a gorgeously stunning home, which truly displays innovative design, quality finishes, while showcasing a passion to develop and inspire better living all round.”

Standout features of the home include raised ceilings, highlight windows, feature timber and recycled bricks, as well as energy efficiency principles which underpin all developments in the Beyond Today development.

The display home, off Brickyard Road in Chiton, is open to the public every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-4.30pm.