Hinterland 58 and The Kinane
Two refined, award-winning residences – one in Queensland, the other in Victoria – showcase the exceptional design expertise and craftsmanship of residential Australian builder Simonds Homes.
Simonds Homes is changing the conversation around what a major Australian builder can deliver – and its latest accolades prove that the company can rival some of the country’s most respected high-end residential designers. In late 2025, Simonds Homes took out two major Master Builders Australia awards for Best Display Home over $1 million with The Kinane in Melbourne and Hinterland 58 on the Gold Coast.
Set on the east-facing slopes of SkyRidge – a new Gold Coast community overlooking the city’s spectacular skyline and lush hinterland – Hinterland 58 is a generous 546-square-metre double-storey residence. The clean, contemporary facade opens up to interiors that fully embrace the laidback Queensland lifestyle. North-facing floor-to-ceiling windows fill the abode with light, while three-metre ceilings soar over the open-plan kitchen, dining and living zones that spill onto an alfresco area complete with plunge pool.
Rather than leaning towards the typical coastal style favoured on the Gold Coast, the interiors draw on LA cool, with a neutral and intentionally restrained palette. Vertical joint cabinetry, delicately marbled Caesarstone benchtops and a timber semi-cantilevered staircase create the perfect backdrop for a bold, colourful art collection. Functionality here is key, with a ground-floor master suite, direct access from the garage to the butler’s pantry as well as multiple zones to work, relax or entertain – including a sunken theatre and private office.
In the leafy bayside suburb of Melbourne’s Brighton East, The Kinane tells a different story. Designed specifically for the city’s knockdown-rebuild market, this 498-square-metre home has a bold, modern silhouette that sits elegantly in the streetscape. Stepping inside, an atrium floods the entry with natural light before leading into an expansive kitchen, dining and living zone framed by large windows and sliding doors at either end.
This is a chic and stylish residence designed for modern family life. Dual living areas allow for moments of connection or retreat, while the indoor-outdoor flow makes for easy entertaining. Upstairs, the master suite occupies its own wing – with dual walk-in robes and a statement freestanding bath – while secondary bedrooms, a rumpus and study create a flexible zone for younger kids and teens.
These exceptional designs demonstrate Simonds Homes’ 75 years of building expertise and refined architectural vision, each responding intelligently to its climate, site and lifestyle while foregrounding craftsmanship of the highest quality. The outcome is a pair of unique, stunning homes that challenge expectations and elevate everyday living, each thoughtfully customisable through Simonds’ design team to suit your lifestyle and the needs of a modern family. The Hinterland 58 is now open at SkyRidge, welcoming visitors seven days from 10am to 5pm, and The Kinane is available to view by private appointment.
Design and build by Simonds Homes.
