The judges announced their unanimous decision that the Clark St house was the winner of overall flat of the year, at the OUSA House and Garden competition prizegiving.
The flat is home to seven Otago University students, Danielle Ross, David Holmes, John Reeve, James Gilbert, Jo Swinburn, Josh Radford and Blake Plummett.
OUSA president Simon Wilson, one of the seven judges, described it as a clean and tidy place.
"It's a well-functioning flat. The people get on well together. It felt like the kind of place they enjoyed being in. Although there are seven people living there, it doesn't feel overly crowded."
The "bash at the mansion" on Friday night saw the flat host 300 people, with Bath St nightclub's DJ Justice, Andy Day, performing.
The flatmates describe the house, which is on top of the Clark St hill, with a good view of the city and the harbour, as glorious.
"It has the wow factor," Mr Holmes said.
The flat is furnished with items collected over five years of auctions and bargains.
"This flat has come into its own. We've found so much junk in the five years we've been in Dunedin. We've now found a place that is worthy of it and has enough space to fit it all in," Mr Swinburn said.
They say the flat is bigger and better than any they have been in before.
"We have never been in a flat that has embraced the sun so much," Mr Radford said.
The prize included the flat-of-the-year trophy and vouchers, including a $20 book voucher for each member of the flat.
But, of course, no flat is perfect.
The flatmates agree the plumbing and water pressure could be better, but are happy where they are.
The prize for best front door went to 4b Pitt St, while 123 Frederick St won the award for most environmentally friendly flat.
The best garden prize went to 204b Leith St, best lounge setup to 15 London St and best room to 50 Union St West.
- Mary Holmes
