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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- News.com.au
Inside Geelong Cats player Rhys Stanley's luxe Surf Coast farmhouse
Geelong Cats premiership ruckman Rhys Stanley racked up more than 1200 AFL hit-outs in the almost three years it took to build his family's forever farmhouse on the Surf Coast. But, much like on the footy field, he and wife Kirsten never took their eye off the prize as they inched ever closer to finishing their dream European-style home. The couple and its three children finally moved into 'Farmhouse Fields', about 15 minutes from Torquay, just before last Christmas. They searched long and hard to secure the right rural acreage property where they could embrace a working farm life and their love of wide, open spaces. 'When we first found the site, we drove to the top of the hill and knew instantly that this is where we want to build our family's forever home,' Stanley said. 'The project is something we can grow with and grow into; we're hoping the farmhouse is going to be something we can love for generations.' For their first new build, the couple turned to local interior architecture and design studio Studio Hallihan to bring together their love of combining old and new. The family lived in an existing two-bedroom cottage on the property during the home's construction. As well as oversized windows framing views across the countryside, the new house features high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, textured oak timber floors and tactile limewashed walls. Outside, natural stone cladding reinforces the farmhouse vibe, while internally Gyprock products, including Flexible Plasterboard, help achieve soft feature curves. 'The designer had some fun with curves throughout the house and they have turned out better than we could have imagined,' Stanley said. The house has separate kids and parents' zones and a large open-plan living space anchored by an American inspired kitchen to satisfy the Stanley's love of entertaining. 'Built-in cabinetry ensures we can hide away the mess and enjoy the beauty of the space while entertaining,' Kirsten said. Custom cabinetry also features in the earthy-toned ensuite, which has a marble vanity and European-style brass tapware. Stanley said the length of the build, which started around the time of the Covid pandemic, was impacted by supply chain delays and lockdowns. 'A whole lot of blood, sweat and tears have gone into this project,' he said. 'Seeing it completed and looking so beautiful fills us with a lot of pride.'
The Advertiser
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Advertiser
AFL ruckman Rhys Stanley enjoys new home and life on the land with family
When Geelong footballer Rhys Stanley and his wife Kirsten first set eyes on this expansive acreage on Victoria's surf coast, they knew it was the perfect place to build their forever home. With the plan to embrace a working farm life, the couple had been searching for land that not only reflected their love for wide-open spaces, but was also ideal for their three young children. "When we first found the site, we drove to the top of the hill and knew instantly that this is where we want to build our family's forever home," Rhys said. "The project is something we can grow with and grow into; we're hoping the farmhouse is going to be something we can love for generations." The couple enlisted the expertise of regional Victorian interior architecture and design studio, Studio Hallihan to bring their dream to life. Blending a traditional farmhouse aesthetic with modern design elements, the home embraces natural materials, while expansive walls, high-peaked vaulted ceilings and oversized windows let in natural light throughout the day, an integral component of the interior's design. One of the standout design elements in the home is its use of soft curves, a feature that adds elegance and flow between spaces. To achieve this, the couple turned to Gyprock Flexible plasterboard, which allowed their designer to bring creative curved featured walls and ceilings to life and marry the farmhouse style perfectly. "The designer had some fun with curves throughout the house, and they have turned out better than we could have imagined," Rhys said. "Seeing it completed and looking so beautiful fills us with a lot of pride." When Geelong footballer Rhys Stanley and his wife Kirsten first set eyes on this expansive acreage on Victoria's surf coast, they knew it was the perfect place to build their forever home. With the plan to embrace a working farm life, the couple had been searching for land that not only reflected their love for wide-open spaces, but was also ideal for their three young children. "When we first found the site, we drove to the top of the hill and knew instantly that this is where we want to build our family's forever home," Rhys said. "The project is something we can grow with and grow into; we're hoping the farmhouse is going to be something we can love for generations." The couple enlisted the expertise of regional Victorian interior architecture and design studio, Studio Hallihan to bring their dream to life. Blending a traditional farmhouse aesthetic with modern design elements, the home embraces natural materials, while expansive walls, high-peaked vaulted ceilings and oversized windows let in natural light throughout the day, an integral component of the interior's design. One of the standout design elements in the home is its use of soft curves, a feature that adds elegance and flow between spaces. To achieve this, the couple turned to Gyprock Flexible plasterboard, which allowed their designer to bring creative curved featured walls and ceilings to life and marry the farmhouse style perfectly. "The designer had some fun with curves throughout the house, and they have turned out better than we could have imagined," Rhys said. "Seeing it completed and looking so beautiful fills us with a lot of pride." When Geelong footballer Rhys Stanley and his wife Kirsten first set eyes on this expansive acreage on Victoria's surf coast, they knew it was the perfect place to build their forever home. With the plan to embrace a working farm life, the couple had been searching for land that not only reflected their love for wide-open spaces, but was also ideal for their three young children. "When we first found the site, we drove to the top of the hill and knew instantly that this is where we want to build our family's forever home," Rhys said. "The project is something we can grow with and grow into; we're hoping the farmhouse is going to be something we can love for generations." The couple enlisted the expertise of regional Victorian interior architecture and design studio, Studio Hallihan to bring their dream to life. Blending a traditional farmhouse aesthetic with modern design elements, the home embraces natural materials, while expansive walls, high-peaked vaulted ceilings and oversized windows let in natural light throughout the day, an integral component of the interior's design. One of the standout design elements in the home is its use of soft curves, a feature that adds elegance and flow between spaces. To achieve this, the couple turned to Gyprock Flexible plasterboard, which allowed their designer to bring creative curved featured walls and ceilings to life and marry the farmhouse style perfectly. "The designer had some fun with curves throughout the house, and they have turned out better than we could have imagined," Rhys said. "Seeing it completed and looking so beautiful fills us with a lot of pride." When Geelong footballer Rhys Stanley and his wife Kirsten first set eyes on this expansive acreage on Victoria's surf coast, they knew it was the perfect place to build their forever home. With the plan to embrace a working farm life, the couple had been searching for land that not only reflected their love for wide-open spaces, but was also ideal for their three young children. "When we first found the site, we drove to the top of the hill and knew instantly that this is where we want to build our family's forever home," Rhys said. "The project is something we can grow with and grow into; we're hoping the farmhouse is going to be something we can love for generations." The couple enlisted the expertise of regional Victorian interior architecture and design studio, Studio Hallihan to bring their dream to life. Blending a traditional farmhouse aesthetic with modern design elements, the home embraces natural materials, while expansive walls, high-peaked vaulted ceilings and oversized windows let in natural light throughout the day, an integral component of the interior's design. One of the standout design elements in the home is its use of soft curves, a feature that adds elegance and flow between spaces. To achieve this, the couple turned to Gyprock Flexible plasterboard, which allowed their designer to bring creative curved featured walls and ceilings to life and marry the farmhouse style perfectly. "The designer had some fun with curves throughout the house, and they have turned out better than we could have imagined," Rhys said. "Seeing it completed and looking so beautiful fills us with a lot of pride."
