SECOND TIME LUCKY

After plans to renovate their Victorian cottage fell through, a Melbourne couple decided to have another go

DAN F STAPLETON

CHEAT SHEET Who lives here Minnie Parry, a TV producer; her partner Chris, an emergency physician; their baby daughter Pearl; and dog Lulu. Style of home A Victorian cottage in Melbourne’s southeast, built in 1890. Minnie and Chris began planning their whole-house renovation in early 2019. Demolition took place in December that year and the build began soon after. The project was completed in October 2020. About $900,000 for the demolition, construction and interior design (architect’s fees not included). Minnie and Chris Parry were all set to renovate the back half of their newly bought heritage home in suburban Melbourne when fate intervened. “On day one, the builder just didn’t turn up,” says Minnie. “We took that as a sign and went back to the drawing board.” It was November…

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Inside Out (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2021

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