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Historic lighthouse keeper's cottage up for sale

<p>A cottage next to Macquarie Lighthouse has been put up for sale, and one lucky buyer will have the chance to say they live next to one of the country's oldest lighthouses. </p> <p>Located on beautiful South Head Vaucluse, the lighthouse itself has stood since 1883 and it is the second tower built there after the first convict-designed one deteriorated. </p> <p>You don't have to worry about any noise as there's only one neighbour in sight. </p> <p>"How many houses can you buy with a lighthouse next door," McGrath sales agent Robert Alfeldi said. </p> <p>For $12 million,  the lucky buyer will get the heritage home that was built 1881, with most of its original fittings still in tact and an old stables building, perched on 2600 square metres of land. </p> <p>Although the property has kept most of its original elements, the interior - specifically the kitchen and bathroom - have been updated into more modern versions of the original. </p> <p>However, those looking to renovate the property and add a second floor should look for a different property as it is a heritage home, so it limits what future owners can add. </p> <p>“It’s quite a unique property. People show up thinking they can put a second storey on. But it is what it is for a reason," Alfeidi said. </p> <p>Iconic properties like this don't go for sale often, and tends to create a buzz among wealthy potential buyers. </p> <p>The property was previously sold in October 2016 for $7 million. </p> <p><em>Images: Domain/ Nine</em></p>

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1886 cottage of Australian icon goes under the hammer

<p dir="ltr">The home that once belonged to the woman featured on Australia’s $20 bill has been listed for an auction.</p> <p dir="ltr">Built around 1886, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Hunters Hill, in Sydney’s lower north shore, has been <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-hunters+hill-140773923" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listed</a> with a $4.25 million price guide.</p> <p dir="ltr">The area was first settled by Mary Reibey, a convict who went on to become a successful businesswoman running her own shipping and trading enterprises.</p> <p dir="ltr">Since 1994, her face has been featured on the $20 note.</p> <p dir="ltr">She was known in the Hunters Hill area for building two small cottages to house convict labour for Figtree House, a farm that still stands today.</p> <p dir="ltr">If the home sells for its multi-million listing price and its new owner were to pay in $20 notes, they would need more than 210,000 - or about 10 briefcases worth.</p> <p dir="ltr">Its current owner, who wished not to be named, is selling the home after living there for a decade and is looking to downsize now their adult children have left home.</p> <p dir="ltr">In a statement shared with The Daily Telegraph, the vendors said they kept many of the original period features of the weatherboard home, including a vintage fireplace, out of a passion for its heritage.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Over time the house was extended to take advantage of its perfect northern aspect, so its rambling layout has really suited our family, especially as the children got older,” they said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We love sitting on the veranda soaking up the all-day sun, especially at this time of year when the area’s deciduous trees come into leaf and it’s awash with jacarandas.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Hunters Hill has an incredible history on every corner – it truly feels like a little French village on the harbour.”</p> <p dir="ltr">While historic features have been maintained, the home has also had its share of updates, including French doors that open to the wraparound verandah and an island kitchen with a gas stove top and modern appliances.</p> <p dir="ltr">Simon Harrison, the principal agent at Belle Property Hunters Hill who listed the home, said the 524-square-metre property had already garnered some interest due to its character.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We’ve had a lot of interest from growing families and young couples, it’s a great location and a character home that has really appealed to potential buyers,” Mr Harrison said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I think the knee-jerk reaction to the initial interest rate rises has settled down and we’re now seeing a new norm where buyers are willing to pay the right price for weatherboard homes like this one which don’t come around too often.”</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-9d9169f0-7fff-d5b7-6276-415291aeebe9"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Belle Property Hunters Hill</em></p>

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English cottage comes with free theme park tickets

<p dir="ltr">A small cottage in the English countryside is up for sale, and it comes with an unusual bonus for its new owner.</p> <p dir="ltr">The two-bedroom home in Staffordshire has been <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/126610616#/?channel=RES_BUY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listed</a> for £200,000 ($AU 349,000), and if its new owner moves in they can access free tickets to a local theme park.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to the Alton Towers Resort website, residents located within a three-kilometre radius can apply for 20 entries to its theme park or water park.</p> <p dir="ltr">With the charming cottage only a four-minute drive from Alton Towers Resort, the new residents will simply need to prove they live there with a council tax bill.</p> <p dir="ltr">As well as free tickets, the home also boasts a private garden, exposed stone walls that feature throughout, and a cosy interior of wooden cabinetry, timber floors, terracotta tiles and lattice windows.</p> <p dir="ltr">Barn-style doors are also found throughout the two-storey house, with the kitchen, lounge, and outdoor porch on the ground floor and two bedrooms and a shared bathroom on the first floor.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-6f4326d4-7fff-4918-df41-9a4a6e64b690"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Rightmove</em></p>

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The world’s loneliest home sells after owner’s unusual request met

<p dir="ltr">After sitting on the market for a year, the former owner of the world’s loneliest home has revealed what it took for him to hand over the keys.</p> <p dir="ltr">After landing on the market in June last year, a 50-square-metre home on an island in Maine, US, has been sold for $US 340,000 ($AU 513,000).</p> <p dir="ltr">Billy Milliken, who also works as a real estate agent, told the <em><a href="https://nypost.com/2022/07/05/to-buy-the-loneliest-home-in-the-world-youll-need-to-try-it-first/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a></em> that he would sell the tiny property to a buyer willing to stay the night.</p> <p dir="ltr">Duck Ledges Island is home to a single two-bedroom cottage that lacks heating or running water, meaning you’d have to rely on your ability to fish and trips to the windy outhouse to get by.</p> <p dir="ltr">The wooden home, built in 2009, has unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and sits just a few metres from the water’s edge.</p> <p dir="ltr">Mr Milliken admitted that the home was inappropriate to visit during rough weather, saying it was no “place for man or beast”.</p> <p dir="ltr">His family and friends have also opted to make day trips to the island, rather than endure staying the night.</p> <p dir="ltr">“In our lives, we’re busy, and there’s so many distractions, but when you’re out on that island, you really feel small,” Mr Milliken told the <em>Post.</em> </p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s very healthy to be there alone where you can really listen to yourself. You’re a guest of nature when you’re there.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“The longer I own the island. I understand even more that it is a special place.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/me/addison/0-wohoa-bay-island/pid_42070630/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The listing</a> highlights the natural views, thanks to a lack of neighbours and trees, as well as the “constant entertainment” provided by seals on the ledges surrounding the island.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There is no better place to spend the weekend in the world!” it says.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c8e61c3d-7fff-32df-288c-87537f9250f8"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Dean Tyler Photography (Zillow)</em></p>

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Explorer finds abandoned cottage with dirty dishes still in the sink

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">UK-based YouTuber and urban explorer Daniel Sims, who goes by BeardedReality on YouTube, discovered an abandoned house in Anglesey, Wales, that included such finds as dirty dishes waiting to be washed in the sink, a gramophone, cabinets with shelves of china, and a taxidermied pheasant. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sims, who is from West Yorkshire, regularly explores abandoned and forgotten buildings and structures, a hobby known as ‘urban exploration’, or Urbex for short. He found this particular home following a recommendation from a fellow explorer, and decided to investigate the site with his friend Charlotte. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They found a home on a vast stretch of land, complete with two caravans in the yard. Searching the caravans first, the pair found dishes, both clean and unwashed, scattered across the kitchen counter and sink. Sims described the caravan as having been left to overgrow. </span></p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oE6dMPY5mhg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the main house, the finds were a lot more varied. The front door and some windows had been left open, and an eclectic collection of art, homewares and technology was soon discovered. This included a framed Kellogg’s cornflakes advertisement, old photographs, and artworks that Sims said have obviously been damaged over time due to their exposure to the elements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other discoveries included a gramophone, speakers, old records, a computer scanner and an old keyboard, as well as cabinets with shelves full of china. A variety of different wallpapers can be seen peeling off the walls throughout the house. In one of the final rooms he looked through, Sims found a single taxidermied pheasant in a glass case. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While Sims said the place looked ‘foreboding and kind of creepy’, he nonetheless found it a fascinating place to explore, explaining, “It’s crazy to see what is left behind in a property like this, as it is kind of like the people that used to own the place are still there or just left, but you can clearly see that a vast amount of time has gone by with these items left out.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“​​It felt like we were seeing a part of history that not many people get to experience, such as old artefacts and old brands that have long gone and disappeared from the shelves.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: YouTube</span></em></p>

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Don Bradman's private retreat hits the market

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A home once owned by renowned cricketer Sir Donald Bradman is on the market following his daughter-in-law’s decision to sell.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The property has been listed with a price guide of $1.95 million.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bradman first bought the home in Adelaide Hills 62 years ago with his son John, who changed his last name to Bradsen to avoid unwanted attention.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">John’s former wife, Judith, has lived there for the past 27 years.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844909/bradman9.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a91958992cda4f46a6b284d34226ed05" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The original certificate of title signed by Sir Donald Bradman. Image: Raine &amp; Horne Strathalbyn</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The press were always interested in Don, so this place provided a space where he could enjoy his family life without being observed,” Ms Bradsen </span><a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/bradmans-hills-haven-at-117-sheoak-rd-crafers-west-set-to-bowl-market-over/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">said</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He could just be himself here because when we dined out people would always approach him. Nobody knew he owned it, nobody. Only very close family friends of Don and then John and mine enjoyed the property.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ms Bradsen said her father-in-law would often spend time at the property enjoying the outdoors and doing maintenance work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“In the early days, he would come up here often,” she said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He spent a lot of time clearing the woody weeds and he enjoyed the odd bonfire.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He had a fire get away from him once in the valley. We would joke about it later, and I’m not sure if the CFS was called or not back in the day.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The property, known as Glenquarry Farm, sits on a whopping 8.893-hectare allotment, and is believed to have been built by a runaway from a British naval expedition in 1836.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A four-bedroom freestanding home sits on the property, as well as outbuildings, a cellar, a studio, and a stable.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The property also features a decommissioned Mt Lofty freestone quarry, extensive gardens, and a stretch of lawn well-suited to a game of cricket.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Natural stone, slatted timber, and open fires are found throughout the home, which also includes a separate wing for guests and an undercover, gabled courtyard.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The home has also seen several renovations over the years, with “The Don” playing his part.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Every time I paint I think of him telling me what to do because he was a keen painter,” Ms Bradsen said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The simplicity of the house really reflects his tastes - the modesty of the cottage, I think he enjoyed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He always had his own chair and he would sit on the verandah and watch everyone play, and our children climbed over him and loved him dearly.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ms Bradsen has said it was time to move on to a new home after living alone at the property for many years, and hopes a new family can enjoy it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I’m downsizing and I’d rather have this place enjoyed by more than just one person,” she said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paul Clifford of Raine &amp; Horne Strathalbyn is managing the sale of the home, which has been described as a “unique and historic hideaway” according to </span><a href="https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/strathalbyn/properties/117-sheoak-road-crafers-west-5152-south-australia"><span style="font-weight: 400;">the listing</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: Getty Images, Raine &amp; Horne Strathalbyn</span></em></p>

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Samantha Armytage offloads incredible Southern Highlands cottage

<p><em>Sunrise</em> presenter Samantha Armytage has offloaded her idyllic Southern Highlands cottage for an eye-watering $3.1 million.</p> <p>The breakfast show star previously purchased the gorgeous five-bedroom home in Burrawang for $2.2 million back in 2017.</p> <p>Armytage has been selling properties off left and right, and her country cottage quickly follows after she sold off her Bondi home for $3.15 million back in July.</p> <p>Other than changing her country home’s name from Pear Tree Cottage to Churchill, there was no development application registered for the picturesque abode.</p> <p>The regional property boasts a generous five large bedrooms.</p> <p>One of the rooms is even fitted out with an en-suite bathroom.</p> <p>The living area also has its own delights with a modern open plan and sunlight that streams through the windows during all hours of the day.</p> <p>The regional retreat also has a wrap-around veranda and is surrounded by lush green lawns and trees on the two-hectare property. </p> <p>It's not clear where Sam is now living, but the assumption remains that she will be spending her days with her fiancé Richard at his Berrima estate.</p> <p>The journalist announced her engagement to Richard on Sunday, June 21.</p> <p>Image: Instagram @samarmytage</p>

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“How do they get Archie to sleep?” Royal fans' inside glimpse of Harry and Meghan's home

<div> <div class="replay"> <div class="reply_body body linkify"> <div class="reply_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>Royal fans were given a rare opportunity to wander through the grounds of Frogmore House this week, allowing them to get an inside look into the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.</p> <p>The royal couple moved into Frogmore Cottage, on the Frogmore Estate in Windsor, earlier this year in May in preparation for the birth of their first child, baby Archie.</p> <p>Today fans were able to take a tour around the royal retreat as part of a special charity event for the National Garden Scheme.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Lovely morning at Frogmore House and Gardens, before the crowds descended and the rain came 🌹🌸<br /><br />I felt like a VIP driving down the Long Walk! <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSOpenGardens?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NGSOpenGardens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/visitwindsor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@visitwindsor</a> <a href="https://t.co/4Bgfw1vENs">pic.twitter.com/4Bgfw1vENs</a></p> — Anne Robinson (@robbo_anne) <a href="https://twitter.com/robbo_anne/status/1133345024974962690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>While visitors were not allowed within 20 feet of Frogmore Cottage, some took a moment to “peer into” the windows and were unable to spot the new parents.</p> <p>Some royal fans claimed they were able to walk past the gate of the cottage while others said they took photographs of the cottage despite being warned by police not to.</p> <p>Although the gardens and estate are a sight to behold, many visitors made comments on the loud sound of planes flying overhead, while others wondered how the newborn royal manages to sleep through the constant noise.</p> <p>Heathrow Airport is located just kilometres away from the Frogmore Estate, with 14 flights passing within just one kilometre of the house every 30 minutes.</p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reported to have spent a staggering AUD$91,000 on soundproofing their home, in order to block out the loud noise.</p> <p>One royal fan said it was maddening how close they and other visitors got to the home of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan.</p> <p>“'Couple of windows open and two shiny cars out front so someone's there ... Mad how close you can get,” they wrote.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Frogmore House and Garden Windsor <a href="https://t.co/rT6O8Veb5a">pic.twitter.com/rT6O8Veb5a</a></p> — Brendan byrne (@BLENDENNIS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BLENDENNIS/status/1133476513913987072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>“Although how they're getting Archie to sleep under this flight path is beyond me. Absolute racket.”</p> <p>Frogmore House and Gardens are open to the public only three days of the year in honour of Charity Open Days where all the proceeds made from granting entrance to visitors goes towards selected organisations.</p> <p>The gardens this year were open to visitors from May 28 to May 30.</p> <p>Proceeds made from May 29 will go towards the British Heart Foundation and the last open day will be given to the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div>

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The eerie history behind Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s new home

<p>Before they welcome their new bub into the world, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will be relocating to Frogmore Cottage at Windsor Castle.</p> <p>The 10-bedroom home is very special to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as it was the location where their engagement photos were taken on the grounds of the Windsor estate.</p> <p>However, it has been revealed that there is some eerie history attached to the idyllic home.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Instead the Queen has given them Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. It’s within the private Home Park and faces the beautiful grounds of Frogmore House. It’s where they had their private evening wedding party &amp; where their gorgeous engagement pictures were shot. <a href="https://t.co/uByYVm7pWC">pic.twitter.com/uByYVm7pWC</a></p> — Emily Andrews (@byEmilyAndrews) <a href="https://twitter.com/byEmilyAndrews/status/1066100373818146816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>The countryside house holds a connection to another American divorcee who married into the royal family, Wallis Simpson.</p> <p>Wallis Simpson, the woman who King Edward VII abdicated the throne to marry, is buried in the grounds of Frogmore estate, next to her husband.</p> <p>Just like Meghan, who was previously married before saying “I do” to Harry, Wallis had been divorced twice before Edward fell in love with her.</p> <p>In 1936, Edward approached the British parliament to ask permission to marry his American partner, however, they declined.</p> <p>Just weeks later, Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle gave up the throne and married Wallis in France.</p> <p>Wallis is believed to have called her husband a “god-damned fool” over his decision and the couple were given the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, without the 'Her Royal Highness' status.</p> <p>The couple spent most of their married lives in France after being banned from England and shunned by Edward’s family.</p> <p>In 1972, Edward passed away at the age of 77 and in 1986, Wallis died at the age of 89.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/"><strong><em><u>The Sun</u></em></strong></a>, the Queen gifted Harry and Meghan the home where the bodies are buried. </p> <p>Harry and Meghan’s current residence only has two bedrooms, however, now they will have a nursery as well as 10 extra bedrooms.</p> <p>Reportedly, there is also space for a gym and yoga studio, which Meghan will certainly utilise.</p> <p>The house is currently divided into five separate units for palace staff, so changes will be made before they move in.</p> <p>Frogmore House was also where Harry and Meghan hosted their evening wedding party.</p> <p>“They need more room and hope Frogmore Cottage will be ready in time for when they have the baby,” a royal insider told <em>The Sun</em>. </p>

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Hearty beef cottage pie with garlic mash

<p>Nothing beats a home-made pie! This recipe combines the classic beef pie with a garlic mash that will soon become an all-time favourite.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>400 g potatoes</li> <li>½ brown onion</li> <li>1 clove garlic</li> <li>2 carrots</li> <li>1 zucchini</li> <li>3 sprigs rosemary</li> <li>3 sprigs thyme</li> <li>2 tbs butter</li> <li>3 tbs milk</li> <li>1 tbs olive oil</li> <li>1 tbsp Dijon mustard</li> <li>1 tbs Worcestershire sauce</li> <li>1 tbs plain flour</li> <li>½ cup warm water</li> <li>1 cube beef stock</li> <li>300g diced beef</li> <li>2 stalks celery</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Boil a full kettle of water. Peel the potato and chop into 2 cm cubes. Peel and crush the garlic.<br /> <br /> 2. Place the potato and boiling water from the kettle in a medium saucepan over a high heat. Boil for 10-15 minutes, or until the potato is soft when pierced with a knife. Drain and set aside in a colander to allow the excess moisture to evaporate. Return the saucepan to a low heat and add the garlic, butter and milk. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Turn off the heat. Return the potato to the saucepan and mash using a potato masher or fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.<br /> <br /> 3. Meanwhile, finely chop the brown onion, peel and dice the carrots, dice the zucchini and celery and pick and finely chop the rosemary and thyme leaves. Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the brown onion, carrot, zucchini and celery and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until softened. Add the rosemary and thyme and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.<br /> <br /> 4. Add the diced beef and plain flour and cook for 2 minutes, or until browned. Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce (if using), warm water and crumble in the beef stock cube. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to develop the flavours.<br /> <br /> 5. Preheat the grill to high. Spoon the beef mixture into a small pie dish or individual ramekins. Top with the garlic mash. Place the pie under the grill and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until golden on top.<br /> <br /> 6. Remove the hearty beef cottage pie with garlic mash from the grill and divide between plates.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com.au/tasty/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hello Fresh</span></strong></a>. </em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </strong></em><strong>The Way Mum Made It</strong><em><strong>, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.</span></a></strong></em></p>

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You can stay in this lovingly restored 300-year-old Italian cottage

<p>Italy is one of the world’s most popular tourist locations and with properties like this it’s easy to see why. Set amongst panoramic hillside views in Puglia, this 300-year-old cottage, with traditional “trullo” cones, has been lovingly restored.</p> <p>The result is like something out of a dream. While the exterior retains its traditional features, the inside of the property combines modern fixtures and conveniences, with rustic charm, making it the idyllic base for any Italian adventure.</p> <p>To see the property, scroll through the gallery above.</p> <p>If you’re interested in booking it, or learning more, simply <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/53243/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_trullo" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p>Have you ever been to Italy? Let us know in the comments.</p> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank">Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</a></span></strong></em></p>

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This lush bush cottage was once home to rock royalty

<p>Resorts, hotels, even motels (occasionally) have their place on certain holidays. But if you want your next trip to be something that’s really memorable, it’s worth seeking out lodgings that are a little different. <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1796816?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_jimihendrix" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Today’s Airbnb</span></strong></a> is exactly that. A gorgeous, secluded Hawaiian Island hideaway that was once home to rock and roll royalty.</p> <p>Recently renovated, this beautiful, quaint cottage on the Hawaiian island of Maui looks like something out of a postcard, with a cedar-lined interior that smells delightful as you walk in. A spacious bathroom, large, custom-built shower, and high cathedral ceilings all combine to create a lovely atmosphere.</p> <p>In terms of a location, for a stay at this corner of the world you really couldn’t do any better. Even though you’re staying on a private, gated property, you’re only 10 minutes from the beach, and two minutes from restaurants and shops. </p> <p>And that’s not all. As you get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night you’ll be treading in the footsteps of rock and roll royalty. This property was home to legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who stayed during 1970 when filming <em>Rainbow Bridge</em>.</p> <p>For more information, or to book this property <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1796816?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_jimihendrix" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p><em><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</span></strong></a></em></p>

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taking next step

<p>Kensington Palace is reportedly preparing room for Prince Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle to move in.</p> <p>The<em> Daily Mail</em> have reported that Prince Harry’s apartment on the grounds, Nottingham Cottage, is undergoing renovations to prepare for her arrival.</p> <p>A source told the<em> Daily Mail</em>, “He keeps popping round and asking when it will be ready. He seems in a real hurry to move in with Meghan."</p> <p>Meghan is already believed to be a frequent visitor of the royal estate.</p> <p>Fellow residents of Kensington Palace, Prince William and Kate Middleton, are also renovating their wing of the castle.</p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be permanent residents of the palace in September when George starts school.</p> <p>Harry’s quarters are believed to be closest to his older brother and Kate, whose area consists of 22 rooms and two kitchens.</p> <p>Since Prince Harry confirmed his relationships to Meghan in November, the couple have enjoyed various milestones together including jetting off around the world.</p> <p>The couple have visited Jamaica’s Montego Bay and also ventured to the Northern Lights in Norway.</p> <p>William and Kate also lived together before they got married. </p>

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Secluded cottage the perfect Red Centre retreat

<p>Just 10 minutes out of Alice Springs, on the edge of Ilparpa Valley, is the secluded cottage that will provide you with the perfect <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/10106945/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_cottagent" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Red Centre retreat</span></strong></a>.</p> <p>And, as you can see when scroll through the gallery above, it’s something else.</p> <p>This generously sized, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/10106945/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_cottagent" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">one bedroom cottage</span></strong></a> is the perfect site from which to explore all the attractions Alice Springs has to offer and comes complete will full amenities including a luxurious outdoor bath to really take in the spectacular hill views.</p> <p>After a full day of exploring the ins and outs of the Red Centre, there’s nothing quite as nice as sitting in the warm bath and enjoying the sunset with a glass of champagne.</p> <p>To view the beautiful property, scroll through the gallery above. Even if you’re not headed to Alice Springs any time soon, it’s worth it to do a little daydreaming.</p> <p>For more information or to book the Red Centre retreat, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/10106945/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_cottagent" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/traditional-ocean-shack-the-perfect-tassie-retreat/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Traditional ocean shack the perfect Tassie retreat</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/this-stunning-rainforest-retreat-will-blow-you-away/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>This stunning rainforest retreat will blow you away</em></span></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/waterfront-home-with-best-view-in-tasmania/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Waterfront home with the best view in Tasmania</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Victoria Cottage is the quintessential Southern Highlands home

<p>Bowral is undeniably one of the most beautiful parts of Australia, and the lovely Victoria Cottage may well be the quintessential Southern Highlands home.</p> <p>Charm, allure and a touch of romance come together in <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/14080377/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_victoriacottage" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Victoria Cottage</span></strong></a> with a tranquil, private atmosphere and a location that’s the ideal base to explore everything the Southern Highlands has to offer. The cottage has been remodelled with a distinct, inviting French flavour.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/14080377/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_victoriacottage" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Victoria Cottage</span></strong></a> is two minutes from Bowral CBD where you’ll find fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops, markets, antiques and public transport, or just a short drive to Berrima where you can enjoy art galleries, golf courses and the region’s local wineries.</p> <p>You’re never going to be short of things to do in the Southern Highlights from the Tulip Festival in spring to cafes, antiques galleries and the Art and Book trails.</p> <p>Even if you’re not headed to the Southern Highlands any time soon, make sure you scroll through the gallery above to see just how incredible this property is.</p> <p>And for more information (or to book Victoria Cottage) <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/14080377/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_victoriacottage" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/the-best-place-to-stay-on-the-great-ocean-road/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The best place to stay on the Great Ocean Road</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/waterfront-home-with-best-view-in-tasmania/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Waterfront home with the best view in Tasmania</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/tassie-apple-pickers-cottage-charming-writers-retreat/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Tassie apple picker’s cottage now a charming writer’s retreat</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Cosy cottage tucked between the bush and beach

<p>We’ve mentioned it before, but the Mornington Peninsula is a great holiday location for a weekend, week or maybe even longer. And thanks to <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/8021432/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_tootgarook" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">today’s Airbnb property</span></strong></a>, there’s another great reasons to visit this absolutely beautiful part of Australia.</p> <p>Located in Tootgarook, a coastal town about 80km from Melbourne, this <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/8021432/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_tootgarook" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">cosy cottage</span></strong></a> is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking to relax, unwind and forget your troubles.</p> <p>The self-contained cottage is luxuriously furnished with a barbecue and deck for a couple to enjoy alfresco dining, a morning coffee or even just a lazy glass of wine.</p> <p>As far as location goes you couldn’t be better. You have easy access to all the wineries and foodie places on the Peninsula, as well as being a short drive from the beach and a range of incredible bushwalks and nature spots. Tootgarook Wetland is also close by, and is worth visiting to witness the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna that call it home. You’re also close to the Peninsula’s famous hot springs, which is the perfect place for a soak.</p> <p>To find out more or book the cosy beach cottage, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/8021432/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_tootgarook" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p>Have you ever holidayed on the Mornington Peninsula? What advice would you give to anyone headed out that way? Let us know in the comments.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/the-best-place-to-stay-on-the-great-ocean-road/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The best place to stay on the Great Ocean Road</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/waterfront-home-with-best-view-in-tasmania/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Waterfront home with the best view in Tasmania</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/traditional-ocean-shack-the-perfect-tassie-retreat/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Traditional ocean shack the perfect Tassie retreat</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Cosy beach cottage on the Mornington Peninsula

<p>If you’re looking for a quiet, beautiful place in Victoria to spend a weekend in spring, you really can’t do much better than the Mornington Peninsula. From leafy streets to glorious, sandy beaches, there’s a lot of reasons to visit this picturesque part of the country.</p> <p>And, as you can see from the gallery above, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/10710095/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_cosybeach" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">today’s property</span></strong></a> is another one.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/10710095/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_cosybeach" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">cosy beach cottage</span></strong></a> is located in Shoreham, a quiet village nestled among the gum trees and bush, which is a short 10 minute walk from the local beach.</p> <p>The property itself was meticulously designed and constructed by local craftspeople, with features like the reclaimed timber kitchen and wood fire providing a homely touch.</p> <p>You’re a short drive from Flinders, Merricks, Balnarring and even Red Hill, Mornington and Mt Martha a little further afield and not too far from the Peninsula Hot Springs.</p> <p>To find out more or book the cosy beach cottage, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/10710095/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_cosybeach" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p>Even if you’re not headed to Victoria any time soon, make sure you scroll through the gallery above to see just how incredible this property is.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/the-best-place-to-stay-on-the-great-ocean-road/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The best place to stay on the Great Ocean Road</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/waterfront-home-with-best-view-in-tasmania/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Waterfront home with the best view in Tasmania</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/08/tassie-apple-pickers-cottage-charming-writers-retreat/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Tassie apple picker’s cottage now a charming writer’s retreat</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Gorgeous garden cottage is the best in Bowral

<p>Few parts of Australia are quite as good for a weekend escape as Bowral, a lovely township less than two hours outside Sydney in the gorgeous Southern Highlands region.</p> <p>And if you’re looking for a place to stay in Bowral you can’t do much better than <strong><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/8831874/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_fenwaycottage" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fenway Cottage</span></a></strong>, a spacious, light-filled cottage perfect for a weekend or even longer.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/8831874/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_fenwaycottage" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fenway Cottage</span></strong></a> is located on a leafy street in Old Bowral heritage area, a quick walk from the wonderful cafes, restaurants, galleries and boutiques in town.</p> <p>The wider area has a range of restaurants, antique shops, wineries, gardens, golf course and the famous Bradman Museum &amp; International Cricket Hall of Fame, which will all be easily accessible from where you are when you’re staying at <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/8831874/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_fenwaycottage" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fenway Cottage</span></strong></a>.</p> <p>Even if you’re not headed out on a holiday anytime soon, make sure you scroll through the gallery above to see just how beautiful a place this would be to stay in Bowral.</p> <p>To learn more or book the Fenway Cottage, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/8831874/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60_fenwaycottage" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&amp;c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/accommodation/2016/08/the-best-place-to-stay-on-the-great-ocean-road/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The best place to stay on the Great Ocean Road</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/accommodation/2016/08/waterfront-home-with-best-view-in-tasmania/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Waterfront home with the best view in Tasmania</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/accommodation/2016/08/tassie-apple-pickers-cottage-charming-writers-retreat/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Tassie apple picker’s cottage now a charming writer’s retreat</strong></em></span></a></p>

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