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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 ...
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 ...
10 top country home design features
Our favourite design features for rural hideaways What does your idea of a rural retreat look like? Maybe you’re picturing a winter escape with a roaring fire, a roast in the oven and card games with the kids. Cosy blankets, hot chocolate and the latest bestseller. Or maybe ...
Want a break from tradition? Here’s how
A contemporary take on a timeless style Is it possible to love the classic country homestead, but still want to break free of tradition? You bet it is! Take the Evolution Farmhouse, for example. True to its name, this stand-out design is a contemporary take on a timeless style ...
Built for its surrounds
Taking advantage of the tranquil landscape of Chidlow, this custom build expresses an Australian feel and is the epitome of country living. Read more about the custom home in New Homes here.
A rural escape
The Kalgup Retreat display has something for just about everyone, offering several different areas for comfortable seasonal living. Read the full article here.
At Home On The Coast
A complex Yanchep block no hurdle for The Rural Building Company when constructing this custom home, designed to offer the pinnacle of Australian coastal living. Read more about the Yanchep custom home in New Homes here.
Eclectic family escape
A sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, our Hinterland Retreat display features plenty of room for a large family to grow, with the option for a self-contained apartment, perfect for an older child who wants more privacy. Read the full article here
Embracing your country lot
The way a home interacts with the land it's built on can be key to embracing the inside-outside lifestyle so many Western Australians hold dear. Read the full article here.
Heart and style proves golden blend
A newly crowned award winner, the Blaxland Retreat offers an innovative mix of contemporary and traditional styles. Read the full article here.
Double delight
The Twin View feature As featured in the New Homes Guide. The Twin View by The Rural Building Company embraces a timeless aesthetic with a heavy dose of country charm. Click here to read the full article.
Relaxed rural living for every season
The Karridale Retreat Feature As featured in the New Homes Guide. The Karridale Retreat by The Rural Building Company is an excellent example of modern Australian architecture. Click here to read the full article.
Versatile homestead boasts modern edge
The Blaxland Retreat As featured in the Homes section of the Sunday Times. The Blaxland Retreat by The Rural Building Company offers a unique floor plan that can be adapted to a variety of lot configurations. Click here to read the full article.
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To mark the closing of our beautiful Gelorup Retreat display home, we`ve teamed up with @_littlespencer_ to give away the most delicious array of freshly baked croissants.
Come along to The Gelorup Retreat`s last day of opening on Sunday, May 24, and say your goodbyes with a baked treat.
📍4 Olearia Court, Gelorup
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Public Holiday Monday 2pm-5pm
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This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the quiet moments: a cup of tea on the balcony, a breath of fresh country air, and time to simply take it all in.
To show our gratitude on Mother`s Day, every mum who visits will receive a complimentary hand cream.
We’d love to see you there. 🩷
📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Public Holiday 2pm-5pm
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The Yalyalup Retreat opens into an expansive living area. Dramatic raking ceilings lined in natural timber boards soar overhead, while a broad expanse of glazing, paired with a high raking window above, floods the space with light and strengthens the connection to the outdoors.
This space is designed to frame views and draw the surrounding environment into everyday living.
📍83 Joseph Drive, Yalyalup
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm
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On Sunday, we`re celebrating the mothers in our lives with a little gift at our Darlington display. We`d love to see you on Mother`s Day, from 12-5pm, at 81 Darlington Road, Darlington. 🩷
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All good things must come to an end - and it`s time for our Gelorup Retreat Display Home to finally close its doors.
This idyllic country home closes on May 24. We`d love you to visit before it shuts.
📍4 Olearia Court, Gelorup
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Public Holiday Monday 2pm-5pm
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With a farmhouse aesthetic and a genuine connection to the surrounding landscape, The Yalyalup Retreat offers that true Rural Building Co. experience in a more urban setting. The expansive living areas flow effortlessly to the alfresco, which feels like a sanctuary.
To achieve that seamless indoor-outdoor feel, we used @brickworksbp Coogee Graphite for the alfresco paving.
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Our Gelorup Retreat Display Home has been a place to wander through and escape in - but the time has come to close its doors.
This beautiful display will close on May 24, giving you just a few more weeks to step inside, take it all in, and experience the home for yourself.
📍4 Olearia Court, Gelorup
⏲️Open Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm – 5.00pm and Wednesday 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Proud member of the @jwhgroup
#RuralBuildingCompany #WeUnderstand #JWHGroup
The slab is officially down in Ginginup for what will soon become our stunning Twin View design, and we couldn’t be more excited to see this one take shape.
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