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See the inside of the incredible Normandy House in Melbourne's Brighton ready to receive a major design award

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Behind the ancient facade of this verdant Victorian cottage lies a VERY modern house with a luxurious design and an epic garden hideaway you’ve never seen The stately modern home has been shortlisted for a major design award and it’s not hard to see why Normandy House is located on the Melbourne seaside Brighton, half an hour south of the city centre Its ancient heritage facade hides contemporary chic extensions and renovations of epic proportions The original Victorian home was faithfully restored to preserve details such as the ornate ceilings, cornices and arches While the stunning extension features a large living room with two-story windows and a luxurious kitchen Outside there is a lush Asian-inspired Zen garden, a raised swimming pool and sunken lounges under the rooftop garden By Louise Allingham For The Australian Daily Published: 12:07 p.m. EDT, 27 July 2022 | Updated: 12:43 PM EDT, 27 July 2022 Advertisement ...

Why 'more mature' Nick Kyrgios says he's ready for Wimbledon glory

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Nick Kyrgios’ emotional and physical Wimbledon rollercoaster has brought Australian sport’s most polarizing personality to the finals. Key points: Kyrgios could become Australia’s 16th Wimbledon men’s singles champion on Sunday If he wins, he will become Australia’s first men’s champion since Hewitt in 2002 She says she intends and is finally ready to give her tennis potential Despite his high expectations, even Kyrgios could hardly believe he would become the first player to qualify for the men’s title match nine days after being locked in a tense five-set struggle in his tournament opener with Britain’s world number 219 Paul Jubb. But Rafael Nadal’s dramatic withdrawal with a tear in the stomach ahead of what Kyrgios predicts will be “the most-watched game of all time” has given the 27-year-old a dream chance to make his name in the tennis history books. . Kyrgios will play top seeded six-time champion Novak Djokovic o...