THE PLACE What a history. This splendid Romanesque-style Baptist Church was built in the heady goldrush days of 1867 and it's had a chequered past since its devoted congregation relocated. It's been a restaurant, hire venue and nightclub, complete with disco lights and mirror balls. It's also been a derelict pigeon haven for 10 years. Ballarat local, anaesthetist Dr Michael Whitehead, fell in love with it then resurrected it, with an ambitious and costly three-year renovation, creating his home within the blue stone frame and the stylish self-contained apartment with separate entrance. Bat...