How Three Generations of a Family Fit on One Land Plot

Edward and Ginny are true homeowners who always wanted to bring multiple generations together in one place. And it happened. Edward's parents, Sandra and Andy, now live just two meters away from their children's home and share responsibilities for managing a 48-hectare farm on the outskirts of Australia. The grandchildren—Frederick, Evelyn, Arthur—and the Australian hillbilly nickname Rosey—frequent guests.

The idea to gather the whole family and engage in farming came to Edward and Ginny after several years of living and working in Sri Lanka and England. There, far from home, they decided to return to Australia and give their children a childhood on the farm.

To ensure they could live this way for a lifetime, Edward and Ginny chose to stay with their parents in a house near a small farm. The couple spent four years there and realized that farm life was something they truly enjoyed. Over time, the idea of buying a farm took root just like the idea of doing it all together.

Andy always wanted to manage the farm. Our son made that possible.

At the beginning of the move, the main mission was to give each family their own house. To save money and finish repairs faster, the owners decided to bring as many structures and materials from the parent's house as possible.

But the most unusual and initially impossible idea was to move a small cabin that once served as a guest carriage near Edward's parents’ home. Now it has become the guest cottage on the farm.

When the whole family moved in, there were only two buildings on their land: a farm that is currently being renovated and a cottage formerly used by the farm manager, where Sandra and Andy now live. The parents' cottage was left unchanged, with only one modification—the addition of a veranda that connects the owner’s parents' house and the children's bedroom wing in Edward and Ginny’s home.

Both houses feature a square layout with traditional small rooms and verandas.

The interior is colorful, warm, and cozy in a family way. Despite the large number of bright details, all elements harmonize thanks to monochromatic white walls and floors made from natural wood.

The interior of our home is the same as it was in Edward’s parents’ house, since we brought almost everything from there. The kitchen, bedrooms—even the bathroom. The only difference is the view from the window.

Inside, there are many elements of country style: flowers, linen and cotton textiles, and furniture made from natural wood.

Besides regular lighting in the house, there are many floor lamps, handmade table lamps, and antique sconces that complete the overall look of the interior.

The bathroom looks fresh thanks to the use of white and blue colors. The blue stool and patterned curtains in matching tones add vibrant accents to the white bathroom.