Mat Johnson has always had a thing for unconventional homes, from a riverside shack to a heritage-listed salon. But his latest purchase might be his most unexpected yet: a 116-year-old church he bought over the phone while he was cutting hair.
In this episode of The Edit, Mat joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk about his love of old buildings, why he’d rather buy a property that speaks to his heart than his head, and his plans to transform the abandoned church into a home without losing its history and character.
Plus, Mat opens up about life after The Block, becoming a dad, and the importance of creating a home filled with personality, family and the people you love.
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Credits:
Host: Elle Lovelock
Guest: Mat Johnson
Edited by: Leah Porges
Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain
With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.
The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.
https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/

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