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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.

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Local team offer a lifetime of experience

Local Building and Design Consultants Jack Walker and Simone Taylor have been a distinguished part of WA Country Builders & Rural Building Company since it's establishment in the South West. Read more 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.

The Karroo home render

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 ...

The Kalgup retreat

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 ...

the kalgup retreat

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.

The Hinterland Retreat aerial view

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

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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.

Country lot

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.

The Blaxland Retreat

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.

The twin view country home

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.

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.

From first sketches to scribbles on-site - this is where a home start to take shape. Every line on this floorplan represents a decision made with purpose: how the home will sit on the land, how the light will move through each space, and how our clients want to live, day to day.

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From above, The Darlington is all sharp angles and strong lines - distinctly modern, yet unmistakably rural. Inspired by the character of its namesake in WA, this home reimagines the classic Australian farmhouse for contemporary living.

It’s a home made for big skies, long afternoons, and quiet pockets of space. We'd love you to visit. 

📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
🕙Wednesday 2pm-5pm, and Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm

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If you're looking for an excuse to slow down and soak up some colour this winter, @nannupgardenfestival is calling. From 8-17 August, the town transforms with more than 20,000 tulips in bloom - plus more than 80 events and workshops to explore.

Tickets are available from nannupgardens.org.au/tickets

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From the orientation to the material choices, every last detail of this Hay farmhouse was carefully considered. The end result is a rural hideaway that responds to the way our clients live - and the landscape they live in.

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At The Rural Building Co., we understand winter days well spent - rugged up against the weather with wellies and waterproofs, enjoying quality family time together. Our homes are built for these moments. 

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