Living off the grid is a dream many Australians hold. These days more and more people are making it their reality. Cedarspan™ customers share how their classic barns shaped their country lifestyles. It was a childhood memory that inspired Scott to build a barn. “My father had a cedar shed when I was younger. I […]
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3 Cabins to Inspire Your Tree Change Dream
Rural towns have become in-demand tree change destinations. According to ABS data, migration to the regions has reached its highest record in two decades. Looking for a change in pace often inspires the big move, and Cedarspan™ customers share how they realised their dream. Set on 224 acres, this rural oasis adjoins a national park. Making […]
Michael’s Beautiful Barn Set on a Vineyard
“It’s a quick architectural solution.” “We got what we were after; a functional building that looked great as well.” Four years ago, Michael and his wife, Julie, added this Cedarspan™ barn to their property. “They are designed with nice symmetries. We thought it would look good on a vineyard.” Michael chose a 30H60 Loft Barn […]
David’s Rustic Cabin, a Family Holiday Home
A trip to the Cedarspan™ display centre led David on a path to a tree change lifestyle. “We were looking around at what was available, and we went out to Girraween. I said to Doug, ‘how much is this one?’” As it turned out, it was for sale. “We bought your ex-display cabin.” […]
Gail’s Charming Bed & Breakfast
It was the year 2000 when Gail and her husband Terence changed their lives. “We decided we were moving to Victoria.” They settled in Daylesford, a picturesque town known as the spa capital of Australia. “We bought a property with a view to set up a Bed and Breakfast, which we did.” Gail […]
Rick’s Cedar Cabin, a Family’s Special Place
Rick was once an empty-nester, but circumstances have changed. “The problem with older girls is they tend to go away and come back.” “I have wound up having a full house again.” It was 2006 when Rick had his Cedarspan™ installed. “At the time, we had a full house and nowhere for guests to stay, […]
Natasha’s Creative Studio, a Backyard Sanctuary
Last year Natasha and her husband were at a crossroads. They were faced with two options – extending their home or adding an outdoor structure. They chose the latter and have never looked back. “It’s a cost-effective way of extending the use of the property without redevelopment.” It was the need for a creative studio […]
Linda’s Stylish Cabin, a Place for Happy Family Memories
A visit to the Cedarspan™ display centre inspired Linda to add a prefab cabin to her property. “I liked the look of them and how they fit together as a kit.” That was 25 years ago. “It’s been wonderful.” “It’s sturdy. It hasn’t moved. It hasn’t leaked.” Linda and her husband chose a […]
Two Garden Rooms and a Truffle Farm Tree Change
“It’s been a massive tree change.” It was a love of truffles that set Anna and Andy on a new path. “I said to Andy, ‘wouldn’t it be nice if one day we went overseas and I could work with an old truffle hunter in Italy?’” “Andy said, ‘why don’t we start our own instead?’” […]
Nick’s Peaceful Cabin, a Tree Change Dream
In a small town in the mid-north region of South Australia, Nick has built a home and a lifestyle. “It’s 120km from Adelaide, but it’s way off the beaten track.” “I always wanted to build a home. My father was a builder, and my brother had built his own home. So I thought it […]