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‘Unliveable’ is how Felicity describes the rundown, postwar bungalow in Newtown, Victoria, that she and her husband Gary purchased in 2018. But the house had many other features in its favour, including a charming heritage facade, a large, north-facing backyard, and a convenient proximity to the school their sons attended. With a bit of work, the couple knew it would make the perfect base for their family, which includes Sam, 19, Jimmy,

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