Celebrating Canterbury’s finest homes: Canterbury Region Master Builders House of the Year Awards

by Metropol | August 20, 2025 8:40 am

Standout local builders have received top honours in the recent Canterbury Region Master Builders House of the Year Awards. Here, we highlight our pick of the best.

A modern nod to art deco, ‘Deco the Halls’ in Hillsborough by builder Frost Architectural Builders, photographed by Anna McLeod.

A closer look at the craftsmanship, design, and vision behind this year’s winning homes.

The Canterbury Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards recognise and celebrate excellence in residential construction.

Canterbury builders shone at the recent awards. More than 300 properties entered from across the country. Each property is judged against a scorecard of 2000 points (1300 workmanship and 700 design, style and functionality). Properties are then awarded either gold, silver, bronze or no award. To find out more and see all the photos of the winning properties, go to houseoftheyear.co.nz.

A Luxurious Reimagining saw a West Melton home transformed by McIntosh Builders Limited. It won regional gold and regional renovation over $2 million. Photographed by Dennis Radermacher of Lightforge.

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Heights of Achievement is a 2000s-era home in Mount Pleasant brought up to premium 2025 standards with additions like an in-ground swimming pool. Built by Williams Elvidge Ltd and photographed by Anna McLeod.

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Stealing the Show, a T-shaped home in Rolleston that won regional gold. Built by Que Homes and photographed by Jamie Armstrong.

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Vision and Precision is an extraordinary duplex in Clifton with views from Sumner to Kaikōura on a clear day. Built by LOC Construction on a steep slope with the use of cranes to deliver materials, it placed in top 100 nationwide and won regional gold. Photographed by Geoff Trotter.

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A Renovation Like No Other in Merivale by Matt Harrison Construction. Won five awards including Regional Supreme Renovation of the Year. Photos by Hazel Redmond.

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Country Classic is a rural property in Rolleston by McStay Homes, photographed by Tomo Clere.

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Modern Country is a refined five-bed home in Rolleston by O’Connell Builders Ltd, it placed in the top 100 homes nationwide. Photographed by Tomo Clere.

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Mindful Luxury in Cracroft blends smart functionality with luxury living by Roman Building and Construction. Photographed by Sophie Guthrie.

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