Why Maleny is the Dream Location for Our Prize Home of the Year

Our big, bold Maleny Home of the Year is built for slow mornings, long lunches, pool days and hot tub nights beneath the stars.

Set amongst rolling hills and fresh air, this is life in Maleny. The pace is slower, the views are better, and home is exactly where you'll want to be.

Panoramic view of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with rolling green hills, forested valleys and distant coastal views near Maleny and Balmoral Ridge

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Living, Without Losing Convenience

Maleny is the kind of place people escape to on weekends; except now you could call it home. 

Just under 90 minutes from Brisbane and around 30 minutes from Caloundra, it brings together hinterland views, local produce, cafes, pubs, artisan makers and that proper treechange feeling. Not sure it gets much better than that.

When a place feels this special, choosing it as our $3.7M Home of the Year was an easy decision.

Aerial view of Balmoral Ridge in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, showcasing lush countryside, open farmland and the location of Prize Home 468

Maple Street, Local Produce and The Maleny Lifestyle

Every great country town has that one street you always seem to come back to. In Maleny, it's Maple Street.

You might head in for a quick coffee at Maleny Food Co., then find yourself wandering through little boutiques or picking up fresh ingredients from the local market for dinner.

Food lovers are particularly spoilt here. The region is famous for its farm-fresh fare, artisan treats and, of course, Maleny's award-winning cheeses.

For the future owner of Prize Home 468, those local favourites could become part of your everyday routine. Picture arriving home with a basket full of local produce and your favourite cheeses, then gathering around a charcuterie board by the fireplace with family and friends.

Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

Local business owner placing an open sign in a shop window, representing the vibrant small-business community in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Views, Walks and Weekend Exploring

Living here means some of Queensland's best adventures are right on your doorstep.

One weekend might be spent solo wandering beneath the rainforest canopy at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. The next could see you and your mates cooling off at Gardners Falls, taking in the iconic Glass House Mountains or enjoying a family day at Australia Zoo.

But of course, there's no rule that says you have to leave home at all.

With an outdoor woodfired pizza oven and a massive kitchen made for hosting, staying home naturally bring everyone together, and is just as rewarding.

Aerial view of Prize Home 468 in Balmoral Ridge, surrounded by established trees, expansive green spaces and the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Why Balmoral Ridge Makes This Prize Home Feel Special

As beautiful as the scenery is, it's the community that truly makes Balmoral Ridge feel like home.

Friendly faces, weekend markets and small businesses give the area a genuine sense of connection. You’ll soon have a favourite coffee order that’s memorised, recognise familiar faces around town and feel part of the community before you even realise it.

Pair that welcoming lifestyle with the privacy and space of Prize Home 468, and it's easy to understand why this home is so desirable.

Modern luxury home in Balmoral Ridge featuring contemporary architecture, landscaped grounds and a peaceful Sunshine Coast Hinterland setting

Visit Prize Home 468 and See It for Yourself

It's one thing to hear about the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, it's another to experience it for yourself.

Come and visit our big, bold Maleny Home of the Year built to celebrate 75 years of Endeavour Foundation at 6 Grandview Road, Balmoral Ridge, and imagine what life could look like if this became your address.

Someone is going to win this Maleny Home of the Year. Why not you?