Katherine Jamison loves raising her young family in wide open spaces on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula
“I grew up on a working sheep farm, so I never really felt settled living on a ‘normal’-sized block. Even on half an acre of lovely gardens and gum trees surrounded by rolling hills and wineries, I still felt boxed in,” says, homeowner Katherine.
Luckily, her city-born husband has come around to her love of horses and riding, and 12 months ago the timing was right for their family to find a little farm to call home.
Article from: homes+. Photos by: Katherine Jamison.
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Large affordable Ikea rugs handle the traffic of horseriding boots, kids and dogs.
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A large basket at the front door keeps boots and shoes in check.
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The large copper pot came from Katherine’s parents’ farm, and the artwork belonged to Cam’s grandmother.
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New kitchen cupboards are on the to-do list, but they’re not at the top!
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Food storage does double duty as a decorative accessory on the benchtop.
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“I was surprised at how hardwearing the chipboard flooring is – it suits our lifestyle for now,” says Katherine.
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A family heirloom, the box-seat houses the kids’ riding boots.
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Cube shelving makes for handy storage in the hallway.
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Katherine prefers her office in the hustle and bustle of the living room.
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The Chook by artist Jacqi Russo overlooks Evie’s bed.
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Fergus loves his blue wall, in Dulux “Ashen Wind”.
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Katherine’s own photographic work is displayed on a wall painted in Taubman’s “Grey Heron”.
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With books and instruments, there’s plenty for the kids to do inside, too.
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A vintage chair serves as a bedside table in the guest room.
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