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A home at one with its surroundings
Taking its name from the picturesque town it sits in, The Darlington Display is the quintessential Australian farmhouse, reimagined for today’s modern family. This is a home that somehow manages to sit effortlessly in its picturesque surroundings; The Darlington Display looks as though it has grown and blossomed, rather than been built by The Rural Building Co. The Darlington Display Home The external elevation is completely at one with its setting: a steep-pitched metal roof with tall, standing gabled ends is clad in both lapped weatherboards and patterned profile shingles; tall, full-width glazing makes a striking statement. The front ...
Rural reimagined
Tingle View, a project by The Rural Building Company in Western Australia, is as timelessly elegant as it is inviting. Housing takes a deep dive into 2024’s winning HIA Australian Project Home. In the township of Gidgegannup, 40km northeast of Perth, the local scenery is a mix of unspoilt native ...
We understand waterwise homes
Embracing sustainable building at The Rural Building Co. Out of respect for the local environment, we understand and embrace sustainable building. You can trust our expert team to design and build you a home that is completely at one with its natural environment, with as little impact as possible. We ...
Gelorup Retreat Takes Gold at Housing Awards
Modern country retreat The Rural Building Co.’s Gelorup Retreat Display took out two prestigious accolades at this year’s HIA-CSR South-West Housing Awards. Our modern country retreat – which blends rustic charm with modern elegance – won Best Display Home Over $700,000, and the Golden Key Award for South West Display Home ...
Welcome to The Gelorup Retreat
Blending rustic charm with modern elegance The Gelorup Retreat is our inspiring new display home in the South West. Designed to suit a rural or semi-rural setting, the unique elevation showcases exposed timber rafters, timber panelling, sharp render, and a contemporary profiled roof. The Gelorup Retreat’s welcoming façade ...
Design discoveries await the curious mind
For The Rural Building Company Principal Designer Robert Kirkovski, his love of architecture stemmed from daily childhood adventures – strolling the streets of Mount Lawley on the way home from school. “Instead of taking the same route, I’d mix it up, exploring different streets around the inner city and admiring ...
The Rural Building Company Triumphs at 2024 Australian Housing Awards
Distinctive Rural home designs The Rural Building Company has been awarded the prestigious title of Australian Project Home at the 2024 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards for their remarkable custom home project in Gidgegannup, Western Australia. This accolade highlights the company's commitment to excellence in residential construction and innovative design tailored to ...
Modern Country House Design: Blending Classic Rural with Contemporary Elements.
Comfortable elegance and natural elements Demonstrating The Rural Building Company’s nous for holistic homebuilding, this custom country house design and build encapsulates the ethos of the client’s lifestyle aspirations. The Rural Building Company Principal Designer Robert Kirkovski said the brief was to create an escapist retreat to embrace ...
Add a splash of colour and a cup of originality
Enhance the importance of a room At the heart of the home lies the bustling kitchen, where meals, moments and memories are created. What better way to reflect the vibrancy of a dinner party or games night than by injecting bold and happy colours into the space? The Rural Building ...
Building smarter to keep property and surrounds fire safe
Be prepared for bushfire season December marks the start of bushfire season in Western Australia, a time when property owners need to be extra vigilant to the risks associated with hot, dry and windy conditions. To lessen the risks in bushfire prone areas, WA builders are employing clever designs to ...
Best display in the west
The Daintree Retreat shines again The Daintree Retreat Shines at 2023 HIA CSR Western Australian Housing Awards When it comes to blurring the edges between inside and out, it's hard to beat the fresh rural design of the Daintree Retreat. This home is a contemporary retreat that connects you to your ...
Celebrating the best in West. The Rural Building Co. acknowledged.
Awards that reward you When it comes to celebrating the best home designs across WA, you can’t go past the HIA CSR Western Australian Housing Awards. Following many rounds of regional awards over several months, last Friday the state-wide award ceremony was held and we delighted to share that ...
Talk about being the centre of attention
Statement pieces Whether it is a gracefully hanging chandelier, a bold furniture item or a powerful artwork, there is a sure way to turn heads in any room – a statement interior design piece. According to The Rural Building Company Principal Designer Robert Kirkovski, what transforms a regular item into a ...
Video Library
Looking for home design inspiration? Our display home videos make choosing your new home even easier. Take a virtual walk through our range of display homes from the comfort of your home at a time convenient to you.
We have included a comprehensive range of videos that will delight your new home aspirations. You’ll find the latest design trends and styles suited to rural locations across Western Australia. From rustic rural retreats to classic country hideaways, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
We understand that for many of our clients, living in the country means you simply can’t get to a display home. What are you waiting for? View our video display home tours below and get your new home building journey underway.
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Winner of Project Home of the Year in 2024, this extraordinary Gidgegannup residence was designed to capture 180-degree panoramic views from every angle.
The grand free-form living space features a raked ceiling, seamlessly tying in with the home`s elevation. The central living space with polished concrete floors has been designed to connect both the back and front outdoor areas.
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Home is where the hearth is 🔥
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The Evolution Farmhouse stretches across its Pink Lake block with effortless confidence.
It’s daring, architectural, and designed for the way this family wants to live in our beautiful Great Southern region.
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Who says a country home can’t be contemporary?
The Evolution Farmhouse in Pink Lake is proof that rural living can have a modern edge.
With clean lines, urban styling and a striking façade, this home makes a bold first impression.
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There’s something truly special about waking up where nature puts on a show.
No wonder so many of our clients are choosing to build their dream homes in Pink Lakes.
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Based on our popular Hinterland Retreat design, this beautiful home in Marbelup emanates rustic charm and relaxed rural living.
There`s a good reason it won Project Home of the Year in both WA and Australia!
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As its name suggests, The Twin View offers more than just one spectacular view. No matter which way you look in this beautiful home, there`s a view to match.
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At The Rural Building Co., we build homes that reflect their surroundings. Take, for instance, our extraordinary Darlington display. It`s been designed to embrace the views and invite the landscape in at all angles.
As our Principal Designer Rob Kirkovski explains, "We understand why people choose to live in the locations they do, and we create designs that take advantage of that."
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