How Three Generations of a Family Fit on One Piece of Land

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

The idea of gathering the whole family and engaging 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 make sure they could live this way for life, Edward and Ginny decided to stay with their parents in a house near a small farm. The couple spent four years there and realized farming life was something they truly enjoyed. Over time, the idea of buying a farm took root, just as the idea of doing everything together did.

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

At the beginning of the move, the main mission was to ensure each family had its own house. To save money and finish renovations faster, the owners decided to bring as many structures and materials as possible from their parents' house.

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

When the whole family moved in, there were only two buildings on their land: the farm, which 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 covered porch 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 abundance of vivid details, all elements harmonize due to white walls and floors made from natural wood.

The interior of our home is just like it was in Edward's parents' house, as we brought almost everything from there. The kitchen, bedrooms—even the bathroom. The only difference is the view from the windows.

There are many elements of country style in the interior: flowers, linen and cotton textiles, and furniture made from natural wood.

Besides regular lighting, the house has many table lamps, handmade floor lamps, and antique sconces that complement the overall interior design.

The bathroom looks fresh thanks to the use of white and blue colors. The blue stool and patterned curtains add bright accents to the white bathroom.