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 • Things we love that you are bound to want in your life.

A BLANK CANVAS • Fine architectural foundations, a talent for project management and DIY, and access to dental tools have all contributed to this character-laden renovation of a classic Queenslander.

LADY OF THE LAKE • Whether she’s in Auckland’s inner suburbs or at a country bolthole overlooking Lake Wanaka, growing fresh produce and cooking it is in the DNA of New Zealand’s first lady of the kitchen, Annabel Langbein.

HILLTOP HIDEAWAY • The best of country and beach living, a love of fresh produce and plenty of space for their many commercial coffee machines drew this family to an old house perched above Port Phillip Bay.

Sustainable spaces • Creating an eco-friendly home can make a world of difference

The crust of the matter

TREE CHANGE • This modern, barn-style home’s four interconnected buildings lie neatly around a central deck, proving that connection truly can begin with the right design foundations

LIVING HISTORY • A young Brisbane family has given a grand old home a new lease on life.

TIME-HONOURED TRADITION • Five generations of the Loneragan family called Heaton Lodge on Mudgee’s outskirts home.

A NATURAL PROGRESSION • Moving to Brisbane’s outer suburbs was the logical step to accommodate Sally Carson’s expanding family and home business.

BE MY VALENTINE • Nestled in the heart of Bendigo’s arts precinct is Valentine’s Antique Gallery, a favourite among locals and visitors alike.

CLASSIC QUEENSLANDER • Every cloud has a silver lining, according to Sue Smith. Though in her case, it was an absence of clouds that landed her in her current circumstances.

FIELDS OF OPPORTUNITY • For Leiset Kemink, moving from Belgium to the heart of the UK countryside has meant a gentler and simpler pace of life, which is reflected in the style and decoration of her home.

DIVINE INTERVENTION • It may have been caused by a partner’s moment of weakness, but purchasing a historic property was a blessing in disguise for Jo Maxwell.

Desert flowers • Fleshy, juicy succulents look good, defy dry conditions and are easy to grow and propagate.