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The perfect family farm

Katherine prefers her office in the hustle and bustle of the living room.

Katherine Jamison loves raising her young family in wide open spaces on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula

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“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.

Large affordable Ikea rugs handle the traffic of horseriding boots, kids and dogs.

A large basket at the front door keeps boots and shoes in check.

The large copper pot came from Katherine’s parents’ farm, and the artwork belonged to Cam’s grandmother.

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.

“I was surprised at how hardwearing the chipboard flooring is – it suits our lifestyle for now,” says Katherine.

A family heirloom, the box-seat houses the kids’ riding boots.

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.

The Chook by artist Jacqi Russo overlooks Evie’s bed.

Fergus loves his blue wall, in Dulux “Ashen Wind”.

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.

A vintage chair serves as a bedside table in the guest room.

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