AsTud' investment

From Australia's sentimental home of mock Tudor, Dalkeith, comes today's eyesore.

The owners are obviously on holiday, as the branch and leaves of a eucalypt tree has been allowed to violate the front of their otherwise exotically-inspired villa.

From its lofty position, along the Birdwood Parade escarpment, this mocker has a delightful view of the blue River Swan. The view back from the Swan, unfortunately, is not so enticing.