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The Border Watch : November 1st 2013
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NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au NEWS 15 Award builds on quality reputation Family-owned Mount Gambier business takes out state housing award SOUTH EAST JA T tr JACKSON TREVOR trevor@tbw.com.au DARREL and Sue Argent have again stood tall at the 2013 South Australian Housing Industry Association awards, taking their fourth award in fi ve years for HIA South Australian Spec Home of the Year. The Argents faced stiff competition from many builders across the state, but their home in DeGaris Street was given the nod for its quality build and unique design. “We are very pleased with this award,” Mr Argent said. “We missed out last year, but decided to enter again.” Mr Argent said the awards were a good way to promote their business, but also showed pride in their work. “If people walk into our offi ce and see a few awards it does help with the business,” he said. “But we do have a lot of pride in what we do. “We know we do a good job, we have some good tradesmen working for us and our two sons are involved in the business, doing the majority of the work.” Argent Constructions began in BUSINESS SUCCESS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY seals and a pivot hinge system. The timbers used throughout the construction are recycled, including a feature pole sourced from Docklands in Melbourne. The ensuite to the main bedroom includes individually hand cut tiles in the shower, showcasing the workmanship of the Argent product. “We try to be leaders,” Mr Argent said. “We like to think out of the square a bit and do something different, trying to build up a niche market.” The home is built on a small corner block and Mr Argent said it was a credit to his sons. “This block had been on the market for many years and, when we bought it, several plans came with it,” he said. “One of our sons designed the idea and we took it to our designer to have it drawn up. “My sons are third-generation builders and they love what they do.” PROUD: Darrel and Sue Argent are proud of their latest achievement - winning the Housing Industry Association South Australian Spec Home of the Year award. 1975 and Mrs Argent said she still felt a sense of pride when driving past some of the early homes they had built. “There is one house in North Terrace we built 30 years ago and every time I drive past I think ‘I wish we hadn’t sold it’,” she said. “I love it and they really look after it, so it still looks good.” The Argents’ winning spec home is designed to take in the views across Mount Gambier with a full glass wall leading to a wide under-cover balcony. The clean fi nish is a major feature that includes a hand-made door without side frames, utilising rubber The spec home will now go in the running for the national award to be presented next year in Queensland and Mr Argent is quietly confi dent of further success for his small family business. “In the national awards we will be up against Melbourne and Sydney builders, but I have a good feeling about this one,” he said. “I think it has a good chance.” $ 417 VERTICAL FREEZER 175L 900048556 BEST PRICE GUARANTEE $ 677 TOP MOUNT FRIDGE 340L 100638546 Find a better price on appliances and we’ll beat it by 10% even up to 30 days after purchase* MASTERS MT GAMBIER 182 - 248 Penola Rd, Mt Gambier For trading hours go online or call 08 8721 0300 The Border Watch, Friday, November 1, 2013 - 15 $ 849 BOTTOM MOUNT FRIDGE 350L 100955226 Shop online now masters.com.au OVER $400 ON APPLIANCES‡ WHEN YOU SPEND FOR DELIVERY WITHIN 40KM OF THE STORE
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