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just out of curiosity.. I lived in 8 Dorchester Drive many years ago.

last year

What number is this because I knew many of the neighbours

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Jimmie Martin
last year
hehe... its a number very very close to your number 8... .. I am afraid I wont be able to give you their exact number or name for privacy.. but its a young Australian family with kids who did a full refurb and extension to the property.
Hilda Levy
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last year
Thank you .. it was a lovely road with equally lovely residents.. happy memories
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