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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 pride ourselves on building homes that achieve optimal power and water efficiencies. If you’re building a new home, we can provide a comprehensive wastewater system in which the rainwater, bore water, black water, and greywater go through the same system. The resulting processed water is almost potable and can ...

the gelorup country home

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 ...

the Daintree retreat

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 Daintree retreat

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 ...

Best contract homes awrard winning home

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 ...

Countryside charm wins over urbanites

A range of home designs for both rural and urban settings We always say we want clients to feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the design and build process, and for you to know you’re working with a dedicated and local team focused on delivering high-quality design, construction, and exceptional ...

the. julimar retreat statement hanging plant

Less can be more when creating a rural feel

Introduce texture and tones that echo nature The West Australian, New Homes liftout Saturday 20 May 2023.

the marbelup gas cooker top and brick splash back

The Rural Building Company takes home Australian Project of the Year!

An industry leader of innovation and design The Rural Building Company has won praise at the 2023 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards, taking home 2023 HIA Australian Project Home of the Year! Hosted in Hamilton Island the awards ceremony is a culmination of a three-day national business conference showcasing the best builders and ...

Albany’s historic town clock tower with surrounding hillside homes, captured for Albany Builders Rural Building Co.

Are you thinking about making a sea change?

The hidden gem of the southern coast of Western Australia Are you looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of your daily life? Why not consider making the sea change to Albany, Western Australia? Albany is a hidden gem of the southern coast of Western Australia. Its pristine ...

Designing a home with lifestyle in mind

Building a home will be one of the most exciting projects to embark on in life. For those people building a home for the first time, there are some things that may be overlooked in the initial design stage, especially when designing a home to suit your lifestyle. Building and ...

the blaxland retreat

The Rural Building Company wins MBA award for innovative, country home

An innovative take on a traditional country home, wowed the judges at the recent Master Builders Association Western Australian Mid-West Building Excellence Awards. On Saturday 15 October, The Rural Building Company was rewarded Best Contract Homes $430,000 - $500,000 for a client home in Buller. General Manager Tony Harvie said the win is ...

the kalgup retreat alfresco area

Rustic Eclectic

Designed to embrace the Western Australian Landscape With its extensive side verandah and sweeping views, feature bush poles, exposed rafters and feature weatherboard cladding, the Kalgup Retreat encapsulates the outdoors, offering a rustic appeal. STM Magazine  #Home Edit writer, Maya Anderson recently interviewed Principal Designer Rob Kirkovski about ...

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.

If you’ve been dreaming of a life by the water, surrounded by community and natural beauty, maybe it’s time to make Bunbury home.

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Seeking a lifestyle immersed in nature, Darren and Michelle chose Parkerville, where they embraced a tree change that transformed their everyday. 

Their vision for a life immersed in nature came alive with double balconies that seamlessly extend their living space into the treetops. 🌳

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Contemporary and richly charming, The Cedar Hollow is a four-bedroom home that truly captures farmhouse life in an urban setting. 

This brand-new design is part of our Urban Range - a collection of uniquely rural homes crafted for metro areas. 

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The view down to the Salmon Holes in Torndirrup National Park is a reminder of why life in regional WA is so special. 

At The Rural Building Co., we build in some of Australia’s most idyllic corners, creating homes that sit comfortably within their surroundings and the lifestyle that comes with them.

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This custom home is all about slowing down, with wide verandahs, warm brickwork, and sweeping bushland views that never get old. It's built to embrace the landscape and make the most of every sunset.

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When asked what they enjoy about their new Pemberton home, Arthur and Melissa explain that it’s a peaceful retreat in an idyllic part of the world. 

“We still wake up every morning and say this is fantastic,” Arthur says. “You come to an environment like this, and you recognise that there’s so much more to life.”

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