Number 212, one of the most eye-catching houses in the neighbourhood, is a large blue residence, separated from the street by a heavy-set iron gate.

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North of Greensboro, the peaked Music Man House is set behind a wild gate made from found materials quilted together with wire.

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Every night we used to take a break to hang out on the sixth floor balcony and watch the sun set over the Golden Gate Bridge.

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