 Sustainable Heritage Award, Hanworth House Hanworth House is one of Brisbane's oldest residences built in 1864 for the settlement's first portmaster. For more than a century, it accommodated women in need. The 19-bedroom heritage-listed house was purchased by Marisa Vecchio in 2012 who began initial renovations. However nearly 80% of the home was destroyed by fire later that year. Future renovations lay in doubt. After a massive fundraising drive, extensive restoration recommenced in late 2013. The colonial mansion reopened its doors for its sesquicentenary on 16 July 2014 with a vision to provide boutique accommodation and re-establish its important place in Queensland's past.