Home Tour: Golden Pause

When the team at The Range Estate first envisioned a hinterland escape inspired by slow living, the very first decision to be made was site location. Staying true to the team’s philosophy of creating spaces that respect the land, it was only natural that the site selection of Cooperstone was guided entirely by the land. Co-Founder of The Range Estates, Emma Lane, shares, “Rather than imposing a position, we spent time understanding how the landscape behaved, where the light fell, where breezes moved, and which vantage points felt most grounding. The home was placed to feel anchored and protected, while still opening outward to capture long views and a sense of quiet expansiveness.” 

Nestled in Northern Rivers’ tranquil Bangalow, every detail of the impeccable five-bedroom home has been informed by the concept of ‘slow living’, offering guests a place to truly unwind and reconnect.  

For moments of connection, Emma shares that a variety of communal spaces were constructed to “offer different ways of coming together depending on the moment”, whether they be large gatherings, quiet conversations, or solitary reflection. “Each entertaining area responds to a different time of day, light quality, or mood. It gives guests the freedom to move intuitively through the space rather than being confined to one central zone,” continues Emma. Equally thoughtful was the decision to feature a walk-in robe, ensuite and private balcony for each of the guest rooms, offering an opportunity to soak in the serenity.  

A room the team poured plenty of love and attention into was the kitchen, which Emma describes as “very much the heart of Copperstone”. Emma explains, “It’s designed for gathering — functional but deeply inviting. It speaks to the way we imagine the home being lived in — unpretentious, social, and centred around food and connection.” Beyond the functionality of the spaces, the team were keen to craft something with just as much visual charm. Blending the star of the show, the Australian landscape, with classic European architectural influences was the aim, achieved via proportion, rhythm and material restraint. Emma explains, “We focused on natural, tactile finishes that would age gracefully — stone, timber, plaster, and metal with honest patina.” This also meant adding texture for depth and warmth to achieve a lived-in ambience. “We wanted the surfaces to invite touch and develop character over time”, she finishes.  

Whilst the home is a masterclass in aesthetic harmony, it is the sense of ease the home creates that the team is most proud of — the slow living philosophy that prompted the project in the first place. “It doesn’t ask anything of you”, promises Emma, “it simply allows you to arrive, exhale, and be present. That feeling is hard to manufacture, and we’re grateful it came through so naturally.” 

Project Credits

Developer: Tom (@tomlaneconsulting) and Emma Lane (@emmallane) of The Range Estates 
Architect: Tom and Emma Lane in conjunction with Sam Ray of Story Design Collective 
Interior Designer & Styling: Emma Lane of The Range Estates & Emma L Lane 
Builder: Rhys Carmichael of Avid Constructions + Contracting 
Landscape Architect: Paul Appleton of Landscape Workshop 
Landscape Gardener: Shayne Banks of Booyong Rainforest Creations 
Stonemason: Tancrede Helye of Pacific Stonemasons 
Photography: Sean Fennessy 

Writer

Olivia Storrie

25 February 2026

Armed with an Arts Degree in History and Psychology from the University of Sydney, a natural curiosity and a ravenous appetite, Olivia is your go-to for restaurant recommendations across the city. She also has a keen interest in hiking, patting other people’s dogs, travelling, curating her maximalist home and reading every book she can get her hands on.