Nestled in the highly sought-after premium Northern Gold Coast enclave of Chirn Park, the resort-like home at 14A Jimmieson Avenue, (officially) Labrador, Queensland, is a rare find. This architect-renovated and extended home is instantly appealing. Its private entrance features a tropical garden-lined timber walkway flanked by an in-ground pool adorned with large river rocks and a soothing waterfall — a true oasis. A raised under-cover deck, home to two banana lounges and a hammock, overlooks…

One of Australia’s brightest young architectural and interior designers and owner of the eponymous studio, Luke Fry, will expand his successful practice with the upcoming launch of his Mansfield studio, which will continue to showcase the refined, purposeful and design-led properties for which he is known. Born and raised in Benalla, Luke has established family ties in the High Country Victoria spanning generations, and his parents and brother still live there. After 20 years of…

It’s always a grand experience venturing into High Country Victoria, Australia. With pleasantly forested undulating hills and dramatic alpine peaks making up some of the country’s highest, the region presents an opportunity for people to reconnect with nature and so reinvigorate the soul. Living and working within the area, Master Builder Steve Graves of leading firm Bright Alpine Builders, knows all too well how picturesque the region is. Inspired by the tall stands of mountain…

As Australian metro property prices continue to soar, we’re not surprised to hear so many reports of city dwellers on the hunt for a post-lockdown tree change. While town-centric properties across regional Victoria are also reported to be selling quickly, the significant rural properties are the ones that offer a more extensive list of lifestyle benefits. Such benefits might include wide-open spaces (mix use land), sustainable living elements (solar, water irrigation, and enough space to…