WHAT’S IN A Farmhouse?

These staple elements create the modern Australian farmhouse. Notice any similarities to your own home?

RIVETING ROOFTOPS. “The corrugated bell-cast roof is a very Australian farmhouse feature,” Kathryn says. These metal rooftops can last longer than asphalt roofs and add traditional charm to modern layouts. In this case, it’s as though the wavy metal roof mirrors the wind currents in the Australian countryside.

WIDE VERANDAS. The Hyland house immediately captivates with a wide wraparound porch, a classic in Australian farmhouse style. “We see many of the Australian farmhouses sit single story on rural landscapes with deep-set verandas and veranda posts,” Kathryn says. “Wrapping around every orientation, the veranda serves its traditional purpose—a transition space between home life and farmyard that allows you to sit and experience the property within the safeguard of the house.”

CLASSIC OVER CURRENT. What’s hot on the market today might be old news tomorrow. Kathryn and the team at Vibe dug deep into traditional Australian farmhouse style to create a lasting impression. “We feel that a true commitment to the style has longstanding appeal,” Kathryn says. “It was also important to respond to the land and vegetation that surrounded the home—a unique response to the features on the land.”