Warm colors, wood tones and a bounty of house plants make up the elegantly simple interior of this Australian rental home.

Most people dream of a country escape, but this farming family has found a welcome change of pace in the form of a Californian bungalow in Ballarat.

Step inside a newly built farmhouse that's fully off the grid, with all the classic features of an old country home.

Explore a Queenslander renovation that beautifully blends old and new. See how this home was extended and modernized while retaining its historic charm.

Most people dream of a country escape, but this farming family has found a welcome change of pace in the form of a Californian bungalow in Ballarat.

Combine weathered timber with modern accents to create a warming farmhouse-style interior with a contemporary twist. %

Chance led a couple of history buffs through the creaky front door of a heritage-listed manse in Ipswich, Queensland’s oldest provincial city.

Crashing waves and rugged terrain are all part of the attraction for this young family in the coastal town of Wombarra, who live in a cedar-clad shack high above the water.

Timeless colour schemes, aged timbers and antiques all imbue this new home in the NSW Southern Highlands with real character.

The humble country verandah has been a staple of the great Australian dream for decades. Here are 27 of our favourite examples.