Australian House & Garden

Grand central

If walls could talk, this venerable 1880s terrace in Sydney’s inner west would have plenty to say. The story is ever-evolving, gaining layers of interest as consecutive owners add to its fabric. Its current owners, Chris and Matthew, bought the three-storey property in 2010, renting it out until they saved enough to make it their own. “We loved the area and its beautiful old terraces,” says Chris. “We would often discuss

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