Built around 1800 as a private, three-story residence and later the Nichols Funeral Home, this magnificent structure only moments to Washington and Elm streets has another exceptional feature: a huge 38,640 square-foot lot. Thats 0.8 acres in the center of town.

ADDRESS: 45-49 Pleasant St., Marblehead

BEDROOMS: 8

BATHROOMS: 4 full; 1 half

TOTAL ROOMS: 23

LIVING SPACE: 7,483 sq. ft.

PRICE: $2,500,000

A fascinating past and exciting future are only two aspects of this unique property in the heart of Old Town.

Built around 1800 as a private, three-story residence and later the Nichols Funeral Home, this magnificent structure only moments to Washington and Elm streets has another exceptional feature: a huge 38,640 square-foot lot. Thats 0.8 acres in the center of town. This includes rarely found outdoor space large enough for a pool or tennis/basketball/pickle ball court.

Admittedly the present needs a bit of work but, frankly thats what makes this residence such an incredible opportunity. Four massive rooms on each of two floors retain many original details and features. Some are quite spectacular, too. Ancillary rooms on each level expand the living possibilities geometrically. And theres a surprise but later.

The bottom line is that the number of ways to repurpose, reconfigure and/or redo are practically limitless. Yet with each, the results will be amazing.

Wait 'til you see inside

The extra-wide front door with sidelights and transom windows opens into a grand foyer with a high ceiling, fabulous millwork and a center staircase that has a coffin turn. In keeping with the stylings of the era when it was built, formal parlors/sitting rooms are on each side of the foyer. While these impressive and spacious rooms share a number of similar features like soaring ceilings, bump boards that are over 11 inches high, wide detailed chair rails, double and triple crown molding, and positively sensational six-over-six windows with 12-inch square glass panes plus richly detailed window and door casings these are almost two-inches thick, too each room has different elements that makes each one unique.

In one front parlor with random width pine floor boards, for example, Indian shutters grace three front windows. This wonderfully proportioned room also has access to a front-to-back sun porch with a separate entrance from the street.

The bonus is solid-wood pocket doors that open to an almost identically sized back parlor/sitting room. Here period picture rail trim enhances double crown molding and two windows that stretch to the ceiling overlook the huge yard.

Ornate black marble fireplaces are instant and stunning focal points in two formal rooms on the other side of the foyer. Almost identical in size, as in large and well-proportioned, these rooms are also separated by solid wood pocket doors.

Incidentally, these four spaces are ready to be spectacularly elegant once again.

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The back part of the house, which includes access to the back staircase of course, there is one currently has a half bathroom and a galley-like kitchen. A tad more contemporary than the formal rooms, this cookery needs updating and/or reconfiguring. Nevertheless, the past is very much present: some windows panes are the original glass.

Going to the second floor via the front staircase with its curved and detailed bump boards, however, is exciting as the destination includes a fabulous front room with built-in shelving and a fireplace with a brick surround. Historic Marblehead is the view from the windows that is straight down Pleasant Street. The classic steeple on St. Michaels Episcopal Church is front and center.

Oh, a matching back room with an en suite loo has potential as a master suite.

On the other side of the hallway, a similarly sized room has a carpet of pine flooring originally covered by a rug surrounded by finished oak boards. The practice was common during much of the 19th Century.

In addition to two exposures, this room has a fireplace, but the scene stealers are two closets tucked into the four-foot (or so) wide archway that leads to a spacious dining room with two built-in china cabinets. One is tucked into a corner; the other is a server-like affair with two-over-two drawers.

Although this level has a larger kitchen than the one on the first floor, this cookery also needs updating. Access to a delightful sunroom with eight windows and maple floor boards offers expansion options.

The rest of this level includes an addition/annex with several very nicely sized bedrooms one has two closets an old-school bathroom with a tub/shower combination and access to a back porch. And lets not forget about the cedar closet.

Not done yet

Size, as in big, is certainly good news about the third floor. Currently, for example, this level has six additional rooms, the sweetest ever three-over-three windows with views down Pleasant Street and prettily detailed window and door casings. Even the bump boards have finishing trim.

The number of options for this level is the rest of the good news and it balances out the not-so-good news, which is the low ceilings throughout the entire floor. As this home has a large attic, raising the ceilings is doable. So is making this level a master oasis and/or an any number of configurations.

Incidentally, this home has a full basement.

Extra, extra

In addition to the main house, this property includes a rental/in-law/guest unit that offers all kinds of possibilities.

Running front-to-back with a private entrance, this spacious unit can be configured for two or three bedrooms plus the usual living areas: living room, dining area and kitchen. Laundry hook ups are already in place.

That it needs work is a given but being able to work with a blank slate means you can make this area fit your needs and desires without having to work around what exists. Nice.

With all this space, this property could be an in-town, intergenerational family compound complete with fantastic private play space for all ages. Dont forget the really big yard!

Contact Lisa Gallagher or Maura K. Phelan of Sagan Harborside Sothebys International Realty at 781-631-3746 or 781-706-3380 or by email: lisa.gallagher@sothebysrealty.com or maura.phelan@sothebysrealty.com.

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Fireplace-less? Call it a bucket list, or call it what you will. I had decided it was time to end my years of living without a fireplace. I fully understand that is not exactly a hardship, but as I head into the twilight of my life, I very much wanted to be able to pull up to my fireplace and be mesmerized by flames and the luminescent, flickering coals. If the rest of the house was falling down around me, well, so be it.

Theres a certain peacefulness to sitting before a fire, and you can never have too much peace of mind.

In the interest of full disclosure, let me say that I have had the good fortune of having fireplaces in my life.

One was just a brick facade that was not connected to a traditional chimney or flue, and hence was not worth much of anything in the way of providing a crackling fire, or a good place to toast marshmallows in the winter. It was a lovely, dark red brick arrangement, with a wood basket and even the tools but it was just for pretending, I guess. Something to impress my guests, although they never seemed wowed after I told them it was a faux fireplace.

But, say what you will, it did have a lovely double mantle, which I especially loved to decorate at Christmas stockings and all. The addition of a cheerful focal point and a cozy ambiance were its only contributions. I lit candles, which Id arranged on logs in the fireplace and it was close, but no cigar.

I had a few others which are mostly part of my ancient history, then most recently I moved into my new/old house on Torrey Street. It had been my dream to spend my final years reading, sipping wine, dog curled in my lap in front of a real fireplace. A real fire with real flames and real snapping and crackling, and maybe even a tiny whiff of smoke.

It just happened that way, but in what turned out to be an embarrassment of riches I got two fireplaces, and so I must be twice as grateful as most folks would be (and I surely am).

One is a brick fireplace (which needs some work) which has both mantle and hearth, and the second is a stone fireplace located back in the den/sunroom/family room/rumpus room call it what you may that has a nice wide hearth on which a person might sit whilst starting the fire or toasting their marshmallows.

I love them both, and I feel so blessed to have this bucket wish granted.

At first, I wasnt sure how to start the fireplace. There is a science to it, you know. You cant just throw a bunch of flammable material in there and then add a match. Wont work. Either the logs will not catch (too wet, or too large), or the papers and kindling will burn like an inferno, and it will all be over in a very short time. You might be able to toast one marshmallow, but that would be about it.

So, under the tutelage of my youngest son, Kyle, who has a great stone fireplace in Orlando, I have learned how to start a fire, and kind of keep it going. He knows I am not exactly the Daniel Boone type. I need direction.

First, we figured out how to open the flue and vents or whatever is in there. The flue is held open on a chain sort of operation, and requires a steady hand and a flashlight so you can see whats happening in that dark space.

Then theres some other thing on the other side, which is more of a lever, that has to be pulled forward (or maybe it is back). I wrote down the instructions, and do refer to them. Having the house fill with soot and smoke is not something I am looking forward to, but given my inborn clumsiness, that will likely happen at some point.

We bought some small pre-cut kindling sticks and starters and arranged them at the bottom of the grate. Next, we put a fake and highly combustible log on the bottom and built a sort of a teepee of smallish logs.

One swipe of the match, a magical glow emanated from the fireplace, and the zen began.

Kyle sat close to the fire in his chair and poked and prodded the flames with an old barbecue tong (no fireplace tools, yet). The flames were happily flickering on the ceiling, and across Kyles face.

The room was quiet except for the all-out sound of the hissing, snapping and crackling. Yeah. This was what I meant! I was curled up in a blanket as content as a person could be. My terrier, Ivy Claire, was at my feet and was weaseling in as close as she could possibly get. It was a special evening, and I must say a public thanks to all my angels and saints, and, of course, to Kyle!

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Viking, the company with 79 river and ocean cruise ships and more on the way, will launch a new expedition division in January 2022 with a 378-passenger polar-class vessel. A sister vessel also is under construction in Norway by Fincantieris VARD for delivery in August 2022.

The first ship, Viking Octantis, is scheduled to operate voyages to Antarctica and North Americas Great Lakes. The second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will sail to Antarctica and the Arctic.

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The 30,150-gross-ton ships will be long and narrow, allowing them to nose into narrow inlets but also sail through the Welland Canal that connects Lakes Ontario and Erie around the Niagara Falls.

The first Antarctic season of six departures sold out in a few months when presented to past guests, Chairman Torstein Hagen said. All expedition voyages are now available to the public for booking.

Our guests are curious explorers. They want to continue traveling with us to familiar and iconic destinations, but they would also like to travel further, Hagen said. We began as Viking River Cruises; then we evolved into Viking Cruises with the addition of ocean cruises; today we stand singularly as Viking, offering destination-focused voyages on more than 20 rivers, five oceans and five Great Lakes, visiting 403 ports in 95 countries and on all seven continents. He later described Viking as the company that covers the most water systems on earth.

Hagen announced the new expedition voyages at a celebratory dinner event at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. At the function, the Norwegian singer Sissel Kyrkjeb officially and virtually named the Viking Jupiter the companys sixth ocean ship as it sailed between the Falkland Islands and Cape Horn.

The Great Lakes program will include eight- to 13-night voyages between Milwaukee, Wis., and Thunder Bay, Ontario; Toronto and Milwaukee; and New York and Toronto. We havent been able to find arrangements to come to Chicago yet, but that may happen, Hagen said.

He said the Great Lakes should be a very interesting place I think it has been underserved by substandard ships. Later, in a press conference, he said 88 percent of Vikings customers are from North America, and that some are reluctant to travel long distances and want to visit places theyve heard about but havent visited such as the Great Lakes.

The new Polar Class 6 expedition vessels were described as small enough to navigate remote polar regions and the St. Lawrence River, while large enough to provide stability in rough polar seas. The straight bow is designed to reduce fuel consumption, while a dynamic positioning system lets the ship hover over the seabed without anchoring, preventing damage to pristine environments.

The ships also will carry military Zodiac vessels designed for use in harsh environments; a fleet of two-seater Arctic-tested kayaks; and two rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) that offer covered seating. Each ship will also feature two six-guest yellow submarines Hagen admits to being a Beatles fan that feature revolving seats and 270-degree spherical windows; at this point, plans are to have the submersible rides available with no additional fees.

Of note are plans for an enclosed, in-ship marina called The Hangar, which will smoothly launch small excursion craft through the ships shell doors. It will have an 85-foot slipway that allows guests to embark on RIBs from a flat, stable surface inside the ship, shielded from wind and waves.

The Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris also will be research vessels with an onboard team of scientists working on a variety of studies. Developed in consultation with Cambridge University and Vikings other academic partners, The Laboratory is designed to support a broad range of research activities. Guests will have supervised access to The Laboratory.

Additionally, all accommodations will feature a Nordic Balcony, a sunroom that converts into an alfresco viewing platform.

The top of the floor-to-ceiling glass can be lowered to transform the stateroom into a sheltered lookout, with an observation shelf at elbow level to stabilize binoculars or a camera.

For additional information, call 800-2-VIKING or visit http://www.viking.com.

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Three-year-old custom-built modern-day farmhouse is a 3-time award-winning Architecture & Design home nestled on a one-acre lot in Frontenac. Oversized custom pivot door, light-filled open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, floating staircase, clerestory windows, and double-sided fireplace. Kitchen has breakfast room and butlers pantry with designer fixtures, finishes, and appliances, handmade tile accent, and dual dishwashers. Main floor master hosts a huge spa-like bath with double vanities, built-in washer/dryer, free-standing tub and huge shower with steam capabilities. 3 upstairs bedrooms with en-suite baths and laundry space. Additional 700 sq ft is a future bedroom and bonus space. 2 offices on the main floor, mudroom, water closet, 10' pour walkout basement with rough-ins. Geothermal heating/cooling, automated home lighting, sound and power shades on windows. Native landscaping and passive solar light captured to make this home energy and water-efficient.

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Looking for TWO HOMES on one parcel? Here is your chance to live on 1 ac in a spacious main home, plus have a separate rental or guest home with its own address, master bed & bath, kitchen, living room, garage, and a separate pool house with two more guest bedrooms & bath. With approximate 5400 square feet of living space combined inside, outside you will enjoy the pool, spa, shower, patio with fireplace, kitchen, and BBQ. The yard is compete with a playground structure near the wooden bridge leading you to the two-story playhouse. Inside the main home, you will find the large kitchen with walk in pantry, living room, family room, entertaining barroom complete with refrigerated wine storage and sink. An au pair style guest room, and large master bedroom complete the 4 bed, 4 bath home.

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Depending on the real estate market, buying a fix-and-flip or a handyman special may seem like a good strategy to get into the housing market. Although HGTV makes it all look so easy, the reality can be complicated, expensive and risky.

Here are five money-losing mistakes homeowners make when they renovate:

Even professional appraisers recognize that home renovations arent just about return on investment (ROI). According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, renovations pay off in three ways:Increasing the selling price of your homeIncreasing your enjoyment of your home

If your goal is to increase the value of the home enough to make a profit on a quick flip, gutting the kitchen, building an addition or replacing all the floors may actually end up losing you money in the end.

Likewise, if youre renovating a house you intend to stay in, you may regret cheaping out or cutting corners on the finishing if it sours your enjoyment of your home.

How much should you spend? According to home stager Gabrielle Grawey, it depends on the overall value of the home and what is typical within your neighbourhood.

The budget of someones house dictates the value of the renovation, Grawey said. If youre gutting your kitchen or bath and replacing with luxury when the current value of house doesnt match that, you can expect you will lose a good part of that investment.

Its not an investment unless you can have a reasonable expectation of making a profit. Some upgrades are more likely than others to boost your selling price.

According to a homeowners guide produced by the appraisal institute, the renos with the best payoff for sellers are kitchen and bath upgrades, repainting, cosmetic updates to dated or worn finishings, and decluttering.

The association notes that the renos that bring more joy than ROI are things like finishing a basement, adding a garage, sunroom or deck, along with fencing and landscaping. Better not to sink your money into these upgrades unless youre planning to stay a while and enjoy them.

A rule of thumb: the longer you intend to stay in a home, the more reasonable it is to spend money renovating it. Even if the renos dont increase the value of the home by enough to cover what you spent, if you experience greater happiness while living in the home, that may be enough payoff to justify the cost.

According to Remodeling Magazines annual survey measuring return on investment on home renovations, pretty much every major reno will probably be a money-losing one. The U.S. magazine compares the average cost for 22 common remodelling projects with the typical return upon the sale of the home in 136 American markets. In the 2019 survey, the highest ROI was for a garage door replacement, which recouped 97.5 per cent of the investment on average in other words, losing only 2.5 per cent.

That doesnt mean theres no way to make money on a flip. If you do some of the work yourself, theres more room to profit. Local market conditions will also have an impact. In a hot housing market, a renovated house may sell more quickly or be more likely to get multiple offers, which could also boost ROI.

If your goal in renovating is to spruce up a home for sale, your best bet is to start with the essentials: take care of basic home maintenance, repair whats broken, get the house professionally cleaned, and give the house a fresh coat of paint in neutral colours. Leave major renovations to the next owner.

Weve all seen those older homes with vintage mid-century tiles in the bathroom (that now seem kind of awesome), different shades of cheap laminate in each bedroom, real hardwood in the hallway, carpet in one room and a brand-new Ikea kitchen. It makes you wonder, what is this houses identity, anyway?

When it comes time to sell, patchwork renovations can be worse than no upgrades at all, said Tanya Nouwens, a RE/MAX Royal Jordan realtor and home stager.

According to Nouwens, its crucial to keep renovations in context with the home and neighbourhood. If the whole home is in a 1980s time warp, upgrading only the kitchen or bathroom can make everything else seem shabbier.

If the whole house is dated, renovating the kitchen draws attention to other parts that are shabby, Nouwens said. If a home is in a time period, I leave it in that time period.

Its fun to go shopping for tile, upgrade kitchen countertops or pretty up your yard with new landscaping. Yet if you blow your budget on cosmetic upgrades and neglect essential repairs or maintenance, youll not only end up scaring away potential buyers, but you could potentially face frighteningly high repair bills later on.

When it comes to maintaining the worth of the property, replacing the roof, updating climate-control systems, replacing windows and doors, updating electrical systems and repairing structural defects are the most important priorities, according to the appraisers institute.

Make sure these unsexy but essential aspects of your home are in good order. Buyers will often be willing, even keen, to update an old kitchen or repaint rooms to suit their taste, but no homeowner looks forward to replacing shingles or shoring up a buckling foundation.

Upscale master suite additionJob cost: $271,470Resale value: $136,820Cost recouped: 50.4 per cent

Mid-range backyard patioJob cost: $56,906Resale value: $31,430Cost recouped: 55.2 per cent

Upscale bathroom additionJob cost: $87,704Resale value: $51,000Cost recouped: 58.1 per cent

Mid-range master suite additionJob cost: $130,986Resale value: $77,785Cost recouped: 59.4 per cent

Upscale major kitchen remodelJob cost: $131,510Resale value: $78,524Cost recouped: 59.7 per cent

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In the Mule Mountains in Bisbee, Arizona, sits a nearly 3,000-square-foot cave home.

The home's origin dates back to 1985 when a couple, who fell in love with the area, decided to blast away at the rock on the side of a mountain to carve out a home.

According to a video by HGTV, the couple spent 15 years working on the project. They sold it in 2018 to its current owner for $987,000. It's now back on the market for $998,500.

The 37-acre property, which is filled with plants, trees, and natural pools, includes a two-level guest house and a small studio in addition to the cave house.

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Two partners, one goal: With its FeneVision ERP system, software specialist FeneTech would round out the Siemens automation and digitalization portfolio for the glass processing industry. Thats a good reason to collaborate; initial pilot applications are already in the planning stages.

At the heart of digital solutions from Siemens is the digital twin, a virtual image of plants based on an end-to-end data model. The consistent use of these solutions along the entire value chain in glass manufacturing and processing and throughout the entire life cycle pays off. In glass processing, which tends to be performed by medium-sized businesses, we still require an integrated and customized ERP solution, explains Heinz-Josef Lennartz from Siemens Vertical Glass in Karlsruhe. In numerous discussion with customers, both we and FeneTech, independent of one another, keep hearing that there is a demand for completely integrated solutions in glass processing.

With the FeneVision ERP solution from FeneTech combined with Siemens MindSphere, customers would take a big step closer to the digital factory, says Horst Mertes, CEO of Luxembourg-based FeneTech Europe SARL. Ron Crowl, President of FeneTech Inc., adds: FeneTech has been supplying software products to the window manufacturing industry for more than two decades. Industry processes are more efficient because errors are minimized throughout the company. Recent advances in Industrie 4.0 and IoT offer the opportunity to integrate all machinery fully into the ERP software from FeneVision and establish a digital factory. Through the planned collaboration with Siemens, we would be able to bring fully networked and integrated solutions to market faster.

The extensive portfolio of Industrial Software and Automation seamlessly connects the virtual and real worlds for the glass industry, including with cloud-based systems as appropriate. This allows glass manufacturers as well as plant and equipment manufacturers to integrate and digitalize their entire value chain, including their suppliers and partners. Our teams combine glass- and industry-specific knowledge, from raw materials to the finished product, with expertise in the field, automation, and process management levels as well as at the corporate leadership level and the associated specific IT requirements. We recommend a comprehensive approach for increased transparency in glass production and further processing. The result is increased availability, higher productivity, and improved cost efficiency.

FeneTech is an international leader in integrated software solutions for the fenestration industry. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and Luxembourg, the company offers its products and services worldwide.

For nearly 25 years, FeneTech, Inc. and FeneTech Europe SARL has been offering FeneVision ERP software solutions to the fenestration industry this includes glass processing, window and door manufacturing, sunroom manufacturing, and related industries. In addition to the actual software and regular company new releases, FeneTech offers unparalleled service and support to its large customer base around the globe.

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Simply Stunning!!! This spectacular sprawling ranch sits conveniently close to town, but has the country feel you've been looking for!! The expansive 1-acre lot surrounded by cornfields and open space provides views of the sunrise and sunset that will leave you awestruck. Upon entering the drive, you'll be delighted by the curb appeal of the home, its beautiful landscaping, and front patio sitting area. Step inside the front door onto the warm radiant heat flooring and you'll be instantly enamored by the soaring 11-foot ceilings throughout the main. Multiple sitting and eating spaces make entertaining easy in the expansive 2500 sqft open-concept main floor. Upon entering, a shiplap feature wall will draw your eye to the fantastic formal dining room. Floor-to-ceiling windows welcome you into the grand living area, with a Heatilator gas fireplace focal point and room to seat plenty. Just beyond the living area, you'll find a second dining space and a simply stunning kitchen. With granite countertops for miles, you'll have ample space for baking or cooking for a crowd. You'll love the plentiful storage in the maple cabinets, the pantry, stainless appliances, double oven, built-in desk area, massive island, and magnificent views of the countryside from the kitchen sink. Beyond the kitchen, settle in for some relaxation in the sizable sunroom with 12-ft vaulted ceilings. Let the sun pour in the floor-to-ceiling windows as you enjoy your morning coffee or a good book after a long day. Beyond the sunroom is a composite deck- perfect for grilling and enjoying a beautiful evening outdoors. As you journey down the hall toward the main-floor master, you'll see a sizable bedroom with soaring windows, a full bath, and linen closet. The spacious master suite is delightfully bright and houses a remarkable master bath with large soaking tub, separate shower, and double sinks. Beyond the master bath is an enviable walk-in closet with superb shelving systems. As you enter the main floor from the 3-stall garage, you'll find a perfectly placed half-bath, coat closet, and a main-floor laundry room with counter space, cabinets, and a sink. Wander down the extra wide staircase to the lower level and prepare to be amazed!! The 1500 finished sqft basement level houses three more generous bedrooms, a full bath, and an expansive living room. The stained concrete floors with radiant heat give this space a wow-factor, and daylight windows add wonderful light and views. There's room here for all your fun- space to watch football, space for games, and space for creating with built-in cabinets, desk area, and a sink. A gigantic storage room houses the state-of-the-art Munchkin boiler, mechanicals, and the connections to the whole-house backup generator. Step outside and enjoy the pure peace the backyard brings. With views of cornfields and timber, you'll enjoy watching wildlife and feeling like your home is a place of respite each day. The backyard houses more entertaining space on the patio and around the fire pit. There are simply too many amazing amenities to list... this home is a must-see!!! Hurry to make this incredible custom-built home yours!!!!

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Hailed as the best rugby referee in the world, Nigel Owens was also the first man in this macho sport to declare his homosexuality. Fresh from what is probably his last ever World Cup, Owens tells Martin Fletcher about his future plans: herding beef cows instead of beefy men,and possible marriage to his partner, Barrie

Nigel Owens lives in a spacious modern bungalow at the end of a rough track in the former mining village of Pontyberem, just a couple of miles from where he was born and raised in the valleys of south Wales. You can tell his house by the handsome black Mercedes parked outside. Its number plate is NI6 REF.

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