Yates Builders Pty Ltd

'Turtle Point'

This stunning, energy efficient house built on the edge of Lake Kurwongbah and designed by the renowned Troppo Architects is a showcase of Yates’ love of innovation and skill as craftsmen.
• Summer living room featuring coloured, polished concrete floors
• Brass inlays in polished concrete floors throughout main hallways
• Winter living room with travertine floors and fireplace
• Separate guest wing incorporating three bedrooms, each with individual decks facing the lake
• Infinity pool overlooking the lake
• Hand-forged wrought iron external feature screen and entry gates
• Extensive use of native Australian timber species, including use of recycled spotted gum on posts, stairs and upper floor
• Low E glass (energy efficient glazing) on external windows and doors
• Barestone Cladding on exterior

Awards

• Finalist HIA Australian Custom Built Home 2013

• Finalist GreenSmart Energy Efficiency Award 2013

• HIA (Qld) Home of the Year Award 2012

• HIA (Qld) Custom Built Home Award 2012

• HIA (Bne/Twb) Custom Built Home $1 - $2 million award 2012

• HIA (Qld) GreenSmart Energy Efficiency Award 2012