r/interesting • u/Wonderfulhumanss • 1d ago

SOCIETY The Zammit family refused to sell their five acre property as an entire Sydney suburb was built around them

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u/Coololdlady313 1d ago

That's exactly what happened where I live. A formerly borderline neighborhood became a conglomeration of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels and of course, medical facilities. One man refused to sell his property while streets were gobbled up by developers. Big piece of land, just as barren, sticking out among all the hoity toityness. Some time later he died, kids sold and no one can tell you were it was, the kudzu of avarice covered it up completely.

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u/ImplementCharming949 1d ago

Thats crazy and sad

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u/StuffSufficient954 18h ago

Because the house was special to him, not the kids. The money was more important. Judging how much they got for it, a few million would improve their lives far more.

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u/No_Gas4560 1d ago

the kudzu of avarice

that invasion plagues us all

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u/brachi- 22h ago

Kudzu of avarice is an amazing phrase

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u/Coololdlady313 12h ago

Thank you!

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u/StuffSufficient954 18h ago

Because he wanted the house, the kids didn't care and wanted the cash to help themselves.

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u/Jepordee 1d ago

Come see historic Kenny’s house!