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Experience is key in Bridgetown
Beryl Thompson has played a significant role in growing WA Country Builders & the Rural Building Company in Bridgetown. With Beryl establishing the Bridgetown office in 1995. Read the full article here.
Tree changes on the cards
The COVID-19 pandemic and government stimulus packages have increased the variety of people opting for a tree change, with Western Australians from all demographics giving thought to a move to the countryside. Read more of the New Homes article here.
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.
3 Bestselling Farmhouse Designs
If you’re planning to build in the Perth Hills, the South West or any other of WA’s fabulous rural locations, chances are you’ve come across one or two farmhouse designs in your search for that perfect plan. Farmhouse designs are synonymous with rolling countryside, the great outdoors ...
Why Build a Loft Home?
When you’re thinking about building a new home, chances are you’ll naturally gravitate towards either single-storey designs or two-storey designs. But there is another option. The loft home. Loft homes don’t often get the attention they deserve, but they’re a great choice for all sorts ...
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
A change of scenery
Living in a vast state such as Western Australia has its perks, with a smorgasbord of lifestyles available to residents. 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.
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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Introducing the Urban Range: a new collection of homes with The Rural Building Co.`s distinctive rhythm and character, but with a level of refinement that responds specifically to urban living.
The Urban Range is a collection of eight homes designed for people who crave the feel of a rural home, yet want to remain close to the conveniences and communities of metro life.
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In a peaceful corner of Aveley, Peter and Mary entrusted us with the creation of their forever home. The end result is a residence that`s perfectly matched to both the location and their family`s needs.
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This is the last day to visit our display homes, before they close for Christmas 🎄
The Darlington and The Gelorup Retreat will both close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 10, reopening at 2pm on Wednesday January 7. We’d love to see you today, from 2pm.
📍The Darlington, 81 Darlington Road, Darlington
📍The Gelorup Retreat, 4 Olearia Court, Gelorup
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At The Rural Building Co., we know it`s the early-morning moments and the simple things that make a house a home. ☕
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Every corner of our Darlington display celebrates the surrounding landscape, from the timber flooring to the high ceilings and expansive windows.
📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
🕙Wednesday 2pm-5pm, and Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm
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In Chidlow, golden hour lights up the landscape and reminds us why we build in this beautiful part of the world.
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Awarded Project Home of the Year at the 2025 HIA Western Australian Housing Awards, this is a very special custom residence, designed to capture the beauty of the surrounding Oldbury countryside.
We`re thrilled to see this home awarded such a high accolade, and congratulate everyone involved in the design and construction of this extraordinary home.
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The beauty of natural timber is celebrated in this sanctuary-like ensuite, as it is throughout the custom-designed Willyung farmhouse.
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