Have you ever wanted to live in a home with its own name? Do you immediately start researching real estate every time you take a country road trip? Are you forever pining for a tree change? You are not alone.
If a home among the gum trees, creeks, orchards, vineyards, mountains or stretching fields is all you’ve ever wanted, take this as a sign: it’s time to submit to the quiet call of the country.
Start packing up your city digs, because we’ve rounded up 10 quaint and charming country homes for sale around Australia that are sure to pull on your heartstrings.
The most charming country homes for sale around Australia
‘FOGGY BOTTOM FARM’ 38 JOHNSON LANE, WILDES MEADOW NSW
‘Quirky by name and by nature’, reads the listing of this expansive 3-acre property. Comprised of a main house, which comes complete with rustic outdoor areas and an indoor games room, as well as a two-storey barn perfect for hosting, the farm offers an absolute dream lifestyle for those looking to leave the bustle of city life behind.
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‘MELROSE MALMSBURY’ 33 CLOWES STREET, MALMSBURY VIC
Starting life in the 1860s, this bluestone cottage has been immaculately restored and extended to embody an idyllic country life. Its magic extends to its gardens, which were immaculately planned by Potager Designs and feature Mediterranean influences and dry climate plantings, including espaliered fruit trees, fruiting Pistachio trees, Quince trees and perennials.
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MARDI NSW
Fringed by bushland and situated on 2.7 hectares of manicured garden, this home in Mardi, NSW, is quiet, secluded and the epitome of luxury country living. The six-bedroom home features a large swimming pool with an adjoining cabana as well as a two-storey pool house, ideal for guests or short-stay rentals.
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‘CARINYA’, SWAN POINT TAS
This enchanting waterfront home brings together sea- and treechange dreams, with rolling green lawns that meet the picturesque Tamar River. Referred to in its listing as a ‘property unicorn’, this five-bedroom home has been lovingly restored and refurbished to honour its charming roots. You can discover extra visuals via the property’s dedicated website, carinya.co.
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‘BRAESIDE’ 150C CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD, KANGAROO VALLEY NSW
Enjoying panoramic views of the much-visited Kangaroo Valley, this 5-acre property is perfect for seekers of luxury country living and opportunity alike. Live in the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home yourself, or treat it as an investment in this holiday-maker hotspot.
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‘TEFFONT’ 32 AITKEN ROAD, BOWRAL NSW
Showcasing traditional Tudor charm, this impressive home sits on a lush half-acre corner block. Spanning multiple levels, the home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a home office and even a 12-dozen bottle cellar under the stairs.
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19 UPPER MACDONALD ROAD, ST ALBANS NSW
This beautiful heritage-listed property encompasses three boutique guest houses, presenting a great investment opportunity for those seeking country life as well as an income (the dream!). Perhaps the most impressive is The Courthouse (pictured), a circa 1890 sandstone building perched up above the Macdonald River and St Albans.
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‘TERRAGONG’ 467 JAMBEROO ROAD, JAMBEROO NSW
A former ‘gentleman’s residence’ turned magical bed and breakfast by interior designer Darryl Gordon, Terragong is a sale not to be missed. The 165-year-old property is heritage-listed and has been lovingly restored over the past decade. This sale marks only the second time it will have exchanged hands.
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517 MELTON ROAD, GISBORNE VIC
A captivating blend of contemporary and country, this striking four-bedroom home, which was designed by award-winning architect Paul Couch, is set on 47 acres of rolling Gisborne countryside. Built to be highly energy efficient, the property is fitted with a 28-panel rooftop solar system, Stiebel Eltron smart heat pump hydronic heating system, and double-glazed windows and doors.
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‘STONEHENGE’ 18 CHURCH STREET, CAMPBELL TOWN TAS
Built in 1838, this charming Georgian is named ‘Stonehenge’, but affectionately known by locals as the Doll’s House. With its white picket fences, narrow staircase, open fireplaces and abundant rambling garden, this quaint home offers an idyllic slice of country living.
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WriterLucy Francis
Lucy Francis has a long-standing love affair with homes that began with a childhood spent picking out the nicest house on each street from the back of her parents' 2000s Subaru. Now, when not writing, she does an adult version - perusing real estate websites - and spends far too long browsing Facebook marketplace for 70s-style furniture.
