Australian House & Garden

Nature’s gifts

The Margaret River region in south-west WA is arguably one of the most beautiful locations in Australia. Hamish, Cate and their children George, 14, twins Ruby and Claudia, 12, and seven-year-old Daisy, are celebrating five years in the region this year, the last two in this custom-designed and built home.

“We’ve lived in England, Japan and Singapore, but Hamish grew up on an 800ha

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