Race day winners swap beach for Qld’s best house

Race horse owners Gary and Lorilie Cunningham are selling up after moving into Horseshoe Hill at Maleny

Queensland racing royalty Gary and Lorilie Cunningham are making their next power play after their stunning new build was named the state’s best house.

The philanthropic couple behind Cunningham Thoroughbreds have left the Gold Coast for ‘Horseshoe Hill’, an architectural tribute to their equine lifestyle, crowned the Colorbond House of the Year at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing and Construction Awards.

It’s a major off-track win for the race horse owners, whose call card includes 2024 Magic Millions winner, Storm Boy, and Magnetica.

Horseshoe Hill by Jager Build was named Queensland’s Colorbond House of the Year at the 2025 Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards. Image supplied.

The owners are selling homes in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast after moving into their prized new residence

Horseshoe Hill at Maleny, designed by Joe Adsett Architects and built by Jager Build, featured on Grand Designs Australia and was praised for its uniquely curved form rising from a steep rural site.

Standout features of the home, integrating concrete with recessed lighting, wood, and stone, include a double-height living area with a dramatic stone fireplace, an infinity pool, and stepped terraces meeting the landscape.

Stephanie Cunningham and Lorilie Cunningham at The Star Gold Coast Women with Horsepower Magic Millions luncheon at Nineteen. Picture: Celeste Humphrey.

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Storm Boy has won the $3 million two-year-old Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast. Picture: Grant Peters/Trackside Photography

The Cunninghams have now listed their beachfront apartment for auction on December 5.

The three-storey apartment in the Ocean Isles building at 3511 Main Beach Pde is marketed by Donovan + Co agent Clint Donovan, and last traded for $5.75m in 2014.

Features include a private rooftop pool, show-stopping ocean views, and colourful interiors.

“This home has been our jewel by the sea, but the mountains have called,” Ms Cunningham said.

“We’re beyond excited for what comes next and thrilled for someone new to experience everything this apartment has offered our family.”

The Main Beach unit is going to auction

It has a private rooftop pool with spectacular ocean views

Colourful interiors match the owners’ flamboyant style

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They have also listed their renovated Paddington Queenslander for sale.

Beyond her influence in racing and society, Ms Cunningham is a Mater Foundation Community Hero, and founder of charity foundation Well Groomed Racing.

In the pink … bathroom

The apartment has three bedrooms

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