In the world of home renovation, some disasters are more baffling than others. This week, “Selling Houses Australia” tackles a particularly perplexing predicament in Camden, NSW: a Victorian-era house inexplicably saddled with a Spanish façade. And the unfortunate homeowner, Cindy, is facing financial ruin thanks to this architectural anomaly.
Cindy’s troubles began when she bought a new property before selling her family’s acreage. Following the death of her husband, she’s now struggling with a crippling mortgage and a house that’s repelling potential buyers faster than you can say “siesta.” Enter the “Selling Houses Australia” team, armed with a modest $40,000 budget – mostly provided by a sympathetic estate agent, Meryl – and a whole lot of design savvy.
Dennis and Wendy face the tough task of undoing the Spanish-style makeover and restoring the house to its original Victorian charm. It’s a challenge made even trickier by the limited funds and the pressure to find a buyer quickly. Camden, known for its Victorian heritage homes, is a tough market for architectural misfits. Can they pull off a miracle and save Cindy from financial freefall?
Find out on “Selling Houses Australia,” airing Wednesday, May 30th at 8:30 PM on Lifestyle and Binge.
