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

SEASONAL PROGRESS • A grand historic property in Queensland’s Garden City thrives in the hands of a pair of scientists who have embraced its glorious past and introduced a dramatic modern-day twist.

RIVERSIDE RETREAT • A secluded location, an environmentally friendly design and a highly tuned artistic aesthetic are a winning combination for this Mudgee home.

LAVISH ATTENTION • Peach Panfili has had a few careers in her time — and there are traces of all of them in the house and garden she has restored in Sydney.

NATURALLY GIFTED • The McFadyen family enjoys nature on the doorstep of their clifftop home on Lord Howe Island.

THE WHITE HOUSE • Sandy Palmer, a Queensland interiors consultant, believes there’s not much in a home that can’t be fixed with a coat of white paint and a good eye for a vintage find.

DOWN TO EARTH • An environmentally considerate design in a splendidly secluded location is the perfect panacea for a hectic travelling life.

THE GOOD LIFE • Bonita Creswell-Young is enjoying her version of the 1970s’ British self-sufficiency sitcom in the Victorian countryside.

CREATIVE CONTROL • Leanne Duxbury lives with her family in an oasis of style in Melbourne’s south-east. Her sister’s kids couldn’t pronounce her name, so they called her Lamb. This is Lamb’s story.

Feeling fresh • Want to freshen up your rooms without breaking the bank? Check out our top tips to make your home feel like new.

RETRO VISION • A new-age beach shack with a ’70s vibe on the NSW south coast provides the perfect recipe for relaxation for a Canberra family.

AT HOME WITH HERITAGE • A weekend in the country opened a whole new chapter in the lives of this Braidwood couple.

MADE IN CHELSEA • As the head gardener of London’s prestigious Cadogan Estate, Australian Ric Glenn is chief custodian of almost 15 acres (six hectares) of private parkland.