Scott James Builder wins top prize at Master Builders North East awards

Scott James Builder won North East Residential Builder of the Year for an East Albury project that also claimed best custom home $1 million to $2 million.

The builder also won the overall honour at the 2019 awards, among many other previous successes.

Master Builders Victoria chief executive Rebecca Casson said Scott James Builder's collaboration with Melbourne's Kerstin Thompson Architects produced a "seriously impressive home that maximises every inch and sits quietly and respectfully in its surroundings".

"The compact home manages to be a spatial marvel, packed with surprise and features," she said.

"Built over two levels, there are two bedrooms with ensuites, a study and multiple living spaces.

"There's no plasterboard to be seen, having been shunned for more robust, textured, and warmer materials.

"An exercise in the bespoke and making difficult things look simple."

In August Joss Construction won Master Builders Victoria's top prize for North East commercial projects.

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Other North East residential winners included:

Best display home: $250,000-$350,000 - 21st Century Homes, Preston 277, Wodonga; $350,000-$500,000 - Gilchrist Homes, Elwood, Baranduda; over $500,000 - Southern Vale Homes, The Edge, Baranduda.

Best volume builder display $250,000-$350,000: Metricon, Langdon 26, Yarrawonga.

Best custom home: Under $300,000 - DKM Builders, Swanpool; $400,000-$500,000 - Sam Wortmann Custom Builder, Wodonga; $500,000-$600,000 - Jason Smith Constructions, Beechworth; $600,000-$800,000 - B&H Homes, Emerson, Holbrook; $800,000-$1M - Ground Up Earth Builders, Mt Hotham; $1M-$2M - Scott James Builder, East Albury.

Best multi unit development: Up to three units - Superior Living Homes, William Street, Wodonga; over 12 units - Lang Construction, Kooroora Hotel, Mt Buller.

Best sustainable home: Ovens & King Builders, Nam Shing Passive House, Beechworth.

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