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 • These gorgeous items have caught our eye.

COTTAGE INDUSTRY • At her home and work, designer Alex Freeman is living proof that style never goes out of fashion

BIG SKY THINKING • The owners of Western Australia’s Wooleen Station have taken a bold new direction in a bid to make their property more sustainable

AN AUSSIE ALBERGO • Graham Liney has had many chapters in his eventful life, but the thread that binds them all is that of consummate host.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS • With spring florals blooming and summer months looming, it’s time to step out and smell the roses … from your brand-new outdoor space

NATURAL SELECTION • There’s something about being at one with nature that’s very soothing, so imagine if you could replicate that relaxing sensation you get when holidaying by the water. Well, you can mimic the feeling of showering under a waterfall or indulging in a long soak in a hot spring in the comfort of your own backyard if you take the leap and have that outdoor bathroom you’ve been dreaming of designed and installed. Tempted? Here’s what you need for your perfect new outdoor bathroom.

ALFRESCO DELIGHT • There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned barbecue by the pool with family and friends, but why stop there? Today’s alfresco kitchens boast not just a barbecue, but also a replica of your main kitchen, including a serious stove, a good outdoor rangehood, plenty of prep space and a dining table. If you’re an avid entertainer, it makes sense to have an alfresco kitchen designed and installed during your renovations. After all, who likes being cooped up indoors when you could be enjoying the sunshine and a glass of wine while preparing your favourite meal?

POSSESSIVE CASE • A once-minimalist South Australian sixties house has been the hive of industrious bees Helen and Richard Hosking.

PRIDE OF THE WEST • For Western Australian antique dealers and B&B hosts Richard and Nola Bliss, realising their dream of restoring their own historic mansion began with an accidental purchase.

HORSES FOR COURSES • A throwaway line started a chain of events that opened up a whole new world for Bec and Peter Higgins.

LIVING HISTORY • Markdale Station in the NSW southern tablelands has evolved under the benevolent hands of three generations of the polo-loving Ashton family.

BED OF ROSES • Carol Kennedy finds her expansive garden the perfect antidote to a hectic life.

TOWN & COUNTRY • A couple divides their time between Sydney and their vineyard on the NSW South Coast.

SPRING FLING • Update your home this season with our top spring design tips.

DIVINE INSPIRATION • A retrenchment and the birth of their twins were just the impetus a NSW Hunter Valley couple needed to make a new life among the vines.

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