The Standfords bought the 37 acre property from Grant's father Lance some 20 years ago, but didn't build on it until 2004 after they'd spent countless hours determining exactly where to build it, and exactly what the end result should look like.

All the couple's planning has truly paid off, they've managed to create a surprisingly cosy yet functional house that looks and feels like a shearing shed, clad and lined in corrugated iron.

Grant said he and his wife both come from rural backgrounds so the prospect of living in a house inspired by a shearing shed appealed.

"I feel more comfortable talking in someone's shed, or their backyard or paddock," Grant said.

While there's no denying the house feels like a shearing shed, the expansive windows ensure it still has plenty of light and access to the amazing views.

"We wanted the windows to be as big as we could get, we wanted to bring outside in," Grant said.

Grant obtained his owner/builder license and worked with builder Mick Fabar to construct the four-bedroom, two bathroom open-planned house over 12 months.

Sturdy 26-foot-long iron-bark poles, set in two-metres of concrete, helped secure the building to its hill-top location and add to the house's country aesthetic.

While the large home is perfect for entertaining, it's obvious the Standfords designed the house with the needs of their then four sons, Will, Tom, Joe and Harry, in mind.

"We love it being open plan and we wanted all the boys' rooms to open onto the open plan area," Grant said.

"It feels much more family-oriented to us".

Grant said he wants guests to comfortable when visiting the house so the red box gum, obtained when clearing the land at Cadia, has provided an attractive and durable flooring.

The corrugated iron on the walls has also proved hard-wearing and ensured there were no worries about damaged paintwork when the boys were wrestling each other or riding their bikes around the house.

In fact you could be forgiven for thinking the house was built as a haven for the Standfords' sons, with a pool table, a table tennis table and a punching bag, sitting harmoniously among the dining table, lounge suites and the usual trappings of family life.

"We want everyone to feel comfortable here," Grant said.

"We didn't want people to feel like they couldn't touch things."

The doors throughout the house are cedar and were made by Raymac Cabinet and Joinery.

"We just liked the look and smell of them," Grant said.

Grant, who runs a tree-clearing business Austrim, also operates Australian Hardwood Furniture, and there are plenty of tables throughout the house showcasing his handy work.

Despite all of the indoor activities on offer, the Standfords insist they also like to enjoy quiet family time and can often be found sitting around one of the two combustion fireplaces, talking and playing cards.

"The television doesn't go on much and that's something we're instilled in the boys," he said.

The large country kitchen includes a collection of family curious and furniture, much of it from Grant and Jan-Maree's families' properties including an old cupboard that once housed tractor parts but now serves as a kitchen counter.

"We like the look of these things, and we like their history," Grant said.

"We think the older stuff just doesn't go out of style."

Grant said he'd encourage anyone who wants to build a house using corrugated iron to go for it.

"The main thing I'd encourage people to do it to make sure it's insulated properly to stop the drafts," he said.

tracey.prisk@fairfaxmedia.com.au