Australian Country Homes

Australian Country Homes celebrates the warmth of the country aesthetic. We open the doors to some of Australia’s most interesting homes and see the enviable everyday lives of those who have made the move to a calmer, more welcoming and personally enriched way of living. Brought to you by Australian Country magazine, this new quarterly publication showcases the best of Australian country residences; from the weekender to the station homestead, the farmhouse to the historical home. Australian Country Homes covers the length and breadth of Australia. In every edition of Australian Country Homes you will see inspiring ideas from real Aussies on real budgets just getting out there and creating wonderfully warm environments. You will also experience rare glimpses into the families and businesses behind some of Australia’s most desirable lifestyles. Tour the styles, the plans, and the self-made touches that create a welcoming country home.

From the editor

Australian Country Homes

Marketplace • Beating the winter blues with some retail therapy? Sounds like our cup of tea …

RAISED EXPECTATIONS • Built onto a natural rocky ridge, the compact Westcliff Pavilion almost floats above the ground, maximising the incredible views from the site.

FROM THE GROUND UP • Lisa Rickert is as warm and inviting as the gorgeous, light-filled home she shares with her husband and two children. The design maestro’s New Orleans abode reveals the special roles that rebuilding and upcycling have played in her life.

RESTORATION SPECTACULAR • Alice and Andrew Duncan took on a 159-year history and a significant building project when they moved to Hughes Park in the heart of the Clare Valley wine country.

SHAKEN NOT STIRRED • The river-port town of Goolwa offers much more than a whiff of the ocean, the allure of a retro cottage and sundowners on board the cruiser Christabella.

A LABOUR OF LOVE • June and David Hodgson have devoted decades to the restoration of their Victorian-era home in the cathedral city of Armidale.

VILLA REVIVAL • The historic Fortuna Villa in Bendigo was born of ambition and decorated in the architectural styles of many passing eras. Now the spectacular mansion has been reawakened once again by Paul Banks

THE BEAUTY OF THE BREW BAR • A dedicated coffee and tea station at home is a luxury indulgence no longer limited to professional baristas. Creating the perfect coffee bar can be as simple as incorporating the right machinery, products and layout

TIME FOR TEA • Bake yourself happy with this tart featuring two of our favourite things: tea and toast.

WINTER WARMTH • From cosy quilts to practical parkas and fabulous fireplaces, we’ve curated a selection of incredible products to keep you warm this winter.

AT HOME WITH HERITAGE • After two decades building a new home and garden, Kay and Walter Duncan finally have time to smell the roses.

COMING UP ROSES • More than a decade ago, when Leonie and Terry Kearney were forced out of their original much-loved cottage garden by developers, it was a mystery where they’d end up.

MINI APPLES • Small varieties and trees grafted onto dwarf rooting stock are easily managed and tend to fruit young

THRIVING AWAY FROM HOME • Caulfield Grammar School students and parents share their tips for making the move, and thriving, at boarding school.

READY FOR THE WORLD • The school that has been affectionately dubbed a “home away from home” for its boarders helps prepare students so they’re ready for the world.