Tale of love and generosity behind the sale of this humble bungalow in Sydney's east

There's a little house in Sydney's east that's just been sold.

It's nothing flash, but the humble 1920s two-bedroom bungalow tells a century-old tale of love and generosity.

Its owner was Alma Millane, who died in 1989, leaving behind no family.

She had two wishes in her will.

The first was that her best friend Cheryl be given life tenancy of her home.

Her second wish was that after Cheryl died, the house be sold and the funds donated to Sacred Heart Palliative Care Unit at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital.

Sacred Heart Palliative Care cared for Alma's husband Elwin, who died almost 10 years before her.

With Cheryl having passed away a year ago, Alma's final wish is being carried out.

Earlier this month, the home on Storey Street, Maroubra went under the hammer and sold for a staggering $2.14 million.

That amount is soon to be gifted to Sacred Heart.

Its director of Palliative Care Services, Davinia Seah, told A Current Affair the generosity was "mind-blowing and overwhelming".

It's a reminder to us, the staff, that the impact of good care can last many years," Seah said.

"Palliative care is not just important for the person who has passed away, but it's very important for the people that are left behind."

Alma's donation will go towards educating families to care for their loved ones at home and will see the service improve resources so staff can visit them.

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