Belle

TREE OF LIFE

For an avocado-loving family, buying this house in Sydney’s eastern suburbs was a no-brainer. “Not only was it a period character home with an unusually wide frontage and close to the beach, the avocado tree in the backyard was a big attraction,” says the owner, “and now we’re never without fresh avocados!”

Among its other attractions, the 1890s Victorian terrace had ample space for the family of four and plenty of potential. Although it had been rented for years it was in quite good condition with the heritage details, including ornate ceilings, archways

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