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THE GREYTON POST
JUL /AUGUST 2025
The House Next Door... and a Perfect Twist! S ome stories are simply meant to be, and for Patrick Murphy and down the slopes! But the story doesn’t end there. Street, no less. John’s eyes lit up. “I built a house there over 35 years ago!”
clip, Christopher casually remarked, “I rather like that house next door.” A quick word with Agrisell Property Agents, a little village magic, and—would you believe it— the owners were indeed
his husband Christopher Garibaldi, their journey to Greyton unfolded like a script from a classic feel-
Out came the old photo albums, and with a few page turns, the incredible truth revealed
While on a speaking tour in Australia, Christopher—a respected art history
good movie— complete with mountains, music, and a magical coincidence. Looking for a sunny escape from the grey British winters, the couple began their house- hunting adventure after meeting the ever-helpful Mariza from Agrisell Property
itself: Patrick and Christopher had bought the very house John had built all those years ago! If that wasn’t enough, Sally and John still had the original house plans, carefully filed away. The group met again recently, under the shadow of Table Mountain, where
Agents. What followed was a
the plans were ceremoniously handed over—
12-month search through Greyton’s charming streets, stunning mountain views, and hidden gems.
adding a perfect final chapter to this heart-warming tale.
Photo: L to R: Dr John Louw, Patrick Murphy, Sally Louw & Christopher Garibaldi with hand drawn plans from 1982.
lecturer—gave a talk in the small town of Albury- Wodonga. Their hosts for the evening? Sally and Dr John Louw, originally from South Africa. Over a late-night G&T, Patrick mentioned their excitement about buying a home in Greyton—on Regent
ready to sell.
Welcome to the village, Patrick and Christopher—may your Greyton story continue to unfold with joy, sunshine, and just a little more magic!
While renting a cosy cottage on Regent Street, Patrick spent time exploring and capturing videos of the picturesque surroundings to share with Christopher, who was still in the UK. One day, after watching a video
The house was perfect, needing just a few tweaks to make it their own. Standing in their garden, gazing at the dramatic mountains, they half-expected Julie Andrews to burst into song, twirling
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