The Great Southern region is Western Australia’s second largest agricultural producer and while the focus may be on grains and livestock, it offers an unmatched lifestyle and a safe, friendly and connected community along with some beautiful local farmhouse design styles.
The region’s 11 local government areas extend some 250 kilometres along the southern coast and encompass productive rural lands that are perfect for those looking for a change of pace and a little touch of paradise. Attractions include rugged coastlines, white sandy beaches, forests, wildflowers, wineries and the highest peaks in southern Western Australia. For the 38,000+ people who call the city of Albany home, there’s an abundance of local infrastructure and services to enhance the Great Southern experience.
If you’re looking to buy land in the Great Southern you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are gorgeous rural blocks available and our farmhouse floor plans and designs are perfectly suited. With grand facades, large and expansive windows, open-plan layouts and impressive spaciousness, our farmhouse-style house designs ooze ‘wow’ factor with all the modern conveniences.
The four types of farmhouse designs perfectly suited to any lifestyle
Contemporary
Our clever contemporary farmhouse designs in Perth and the great southern alike combine the best of farmhouse style with all the modern materials and finishes you could hope for. Embracing the outdoors, these designs allow you to capture stunning views from both the front and rear of your home and include living spaces that are perfectly suited to the lifestyle of today. Like the sound of a home theatre or activity room for the kids? Want a butler’s pantry or chef’s kitchen? Chasing the entertainer’s dream or a light-filled open plan living and dining area? Our contemporary farmhouse floor plans let you have it all while still maintaining that beautiful farmhouse feel.
Here are some of our contemporary farmhouse designs to consider:
- Charles Contemporary – adds a touch of eco-retreat to your rural escape.
- Bodega Bay – features a welcoming entrance and large master suite.
- Pickering Brook – offers zoned spaces, bold colours and clean lines for a super stylish finish.
- Bedford Contemporary – channelling inspiration from rural ski chalets, this design offers the ultimate in farmhouse luxury. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and even a wine cellar!
The Bedford Contemporary design combining contemporary and farmhouse design – Plunkett Homes
Hamptons
There’s lots to love about a Hamptons-inspired farmhouse design. With endless living spaces and timeless Hampton’s charm, our designs combine traditional architectural features with sophisticated coastal style. Delight and entertain guests with grand alfresco areas, double entry sliding doors, oversized kitchens complete with a scullery, and bedroom zones positioned to suit both the young and old. Where the country meets the coast, our Hampton’s-inspired farmhouse designs are large enough to cater for the masses but also intimate enough for smaller gatherings and time spent as a family. It’s the best of both worlds in more ways than one!
Here are some of our hamptons farmhouse designs to consider:
- Bedford Hamptons – luxurious family living in grand proportions with over 280 square metres of living space.
- Bodega Bay Hamptons – an entertainer’s dream, this design features a grand alfresco area in the centre of the home.
- Ferguson Valley Hamptons – thoughtfully designed to accommodate a small family it’s split over two-levels and features a striking stone wall for great home appeal.
- Charles Hamptons – with its tiled roof, decorative window bars and weatherboard cladding this the epitome of Hampton’s design.
The Ferguson Valley design combining hamptons and farmhouse design – Plunkett Homes
Federation
Take a trip down memory lane and feel the warmth and character of our federation-style house designs without giving up on farmhouse floor plans. Choose from iconic federation features like intricate gable panelling, deep reds and dark browns, crisp white ornamental brackets and columns, sweeping verandahs and grand entry halls. Combine this with modern living spaces (think home theatres and open-plan living areas), plenty of storage and spaces to entertain and your federation-style home offers a contemporary lifestyle that’s full of heritage charm.
Here are some of our federation farmhouse designs to consider:
- Pickering Brook Federation – offers plenty of space for the family and an iconically federation-style exterior.
- Stables Federation – features a welcoming facade and tons of warmth and character thanks to a front verandah and entry porch.
- Ferguson Valley Federation – enjoy two stories, an amazing kitchen, and a neutral palette that will never go out of style.
- Charles Federation – you’ll love the intricate gabel panelling and half-height render and the interior of the home is just as pleasing!
The Pickering Brook design combining federation and farmhouse design – Plunkett Homes
Mid-Century
Our Mid-Century house designs combine clean and bold lines with a perfect contrast of proportions, colours, materials and textures which can make for a luxurious and enviable farmhouse. These homes offer a memorable and striking street presence and are designed to tick the boxes for families of all shapes and sizes.
Plunkett Homes’ Mid-Century house designs offer architecture in its purest form – simple, functional and eye-catching. They offer seamless indoor and outdoor flow and connect you with nature in the most beautiful way. Homes offer floor to ceiling windows, flat planes, changes in elevation, and a deep appreciation for healthy living – mirroring a northern-European way of life.
Here are some of our mid-century farmhouse designs to consider:
- Charles Mid-Century – designed to make the most of any aspect with large sliding doors to the front and rear of the open plan living area.
- Ferguson Valley Mid-Century – perfectly combines contrast of proportions, colours and materials for a winning Mid-Century design.
- Pickering Brook Mid-Century – as typically Mid-Century as you can get – simple, functional and connected to your outdoor spaces.
- Bodega Bay Mid Century – think high-end eco resort and seamless indoor outdoor flow.
The Ferguson Valley design combining mid-century and farmhouse design – Plunkett Homes
Why choose a farmhouse design?
The classic Australian homestead has long been a favourite when building on an acreage block and thanks to clever design principles used by Plunkett Homes, you can achieve the farmhouse feel without compromising on contemporary must-haves.
Farmhouse designs typically look good from all angles and take advantage of an open outlook. With these designs you’ll enjoy lots of space, with generously-sized rooms and open plan areas that are perfect for entertaining. The Great Southern is a connected community after all!
Plunkett Homes farmhouse-style house designs – be it contemporary, Hampton’s inspired, federation or Mid-Century – have maximum functionality in mind and thoughtful touches that take full advantage of the Great Southern way of life. Talk to the team today about choosing a house design that’s right for you and your land.
