Australian Country Homes

Restoration drama

Dominic Romeo always knew there was something special at the end of the narrow driveway high on the southern slopes of Mount Macedon. While some would-be buyers shuddered when they arrived at the top, Dominic knew he had found his next home as soon as he opened his car door. “I could tell from the front gate,” he says. “I just knew that up that drive there was something amazing.”

“I’ve gone with quite bold carpets and curtains and used chandeliers to brighten the interiors up and create a bit of drama, while ensuring there is some warmth

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