SET IN STONE

PROVING GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT, THIS RURAL SANCTUARY CELEBRATES THE SERENITY OF NATURE

- JACKIE BRYGEL

WARM WELCOME Krystal and Adrian, the owners of this property, had a rocky start when they started to build their home but once things began to proceed they engaged interior designer Terri Shannon of Bloom Interior Design & Decoration (pictured opposite), which ended up being one of their best decisions. "The trust they placed in us enabled us to explore our vision and creativity," says Terri. "It was a wonderful project." 'Soho' sconces from Emac & Lawton flank the hallway, leading to a dining table with timber 'Kasan' chairs from Jac Home Living. There's also a round Canvas + Sasson 'Salon' dining table in the living area (opposite).

Country born and bred, Krystal and Adrian always had their hearts set on a farmhouse built of stone to share with their three children, Jasmine, 18, Johnny, 17, and Kelly, 13. To be enveloped by undulating emerald countryside, the single-level homestead would sit within the couple's glorious 80-acre parcel of farmland in central Victoria. Having purchased the site in 2017, they believed that their dream would surely become a reality without complication.