The Block’s Mitch Edwards got trumped at a fast and furious Melbourne real estate auction on Saturday.
Edwards, 59, lost out to a local buyer when a two-bedroom, one-bathroom pad in Murrumbeena went under the hammer for $785,000 in just two minutes.
The reality TV star ‘was bidding on behalf of a buyer for Channel 10’s upcoming season of Location, Location, Location Australia’ reported the Herald Sun.
Edwards retired his offer after bidding $770,000 on the charming two-level fixer-upper, which had a reserve price of $760,000.
Built in the 1950s and located 20kms from the CBD, the property last changed hands in 2005 for $165,000.
The Block’s Mitch Edwards got trumped at a Melbourne real estate auction on Saturday. Edwards, 59, lost out to a local buyer when a two-bedroom, one-bathroom pad in Murrumbeena (pictured) went under the hammer for $785,000
Edwards retired his offer after bidding $770,000 on the charming two-level fixer-upper, which had a reserve price of $760, 000 reports the Herald Sun Pictured: The beautiful courtyard
Edwards – pictured – rose to fame on The Block in 2019 with his long-time partner Mark McKie
Featuring its original hardwood floors, highlights include delightful timber finishes throughout, an original fireplace and a courtyard with deck.
Beautifully preserved through out, other features include walk-in wardrobes, and a gorgeous retro bathroom.
Renovations on the property include a stylish kitchen, which boasts a large, mobile breakfast island and top of the range stainless steel appliances.
Meanwhile, the kitchen opens out to a newly made over backyard entertainment area, featuring blue stone paving.
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There’s a also a second toilet, up stairs ducted heating and a Rinnai gas fireplace.
Edwards rose to fame on The Block in 2019 with his long-time partner Mark McKie, 60.
The couple returned to the high-rating renovation reality series in 2021, when they pocketed $744,000 on auction day.
Between them, Edwards and McKie have renovated 20 homes in 20 years and are now set to return to TV to host lifestyle series Location, Location, Location for Channel 10.
The show is a revamp of the previous format that aired on the Lifestyle Channel for Foxtel with the pair guiding Aussies to their dream home.
Mitch and Mark said via a joint statement that they want to impart the knowledge that they learned through their own experiences.
Built in the 1950s and located 20kms from the CBD, the property last changed hands in 2005 for $165,000 Pictured: The renovated kitchen which opens to the courtyard – at right
Between them, Edwards and McKie have renovated 20 homes in 20 years and are now set to return to TV to host lifestyle series Location, Location, Location for Channel 10 Pictured: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at the opening of Mamma Mia in Sydney last month
‘We’ve learnt a lot from our own experiences of searching, buying, renovating and selling properties,’ they said.
‘We know how to look through the staging to see what a property is really offering, the good and the bad, and seeing the opportunities that others might not see in an ”ugly duckling” property that you can transform into a swan!’
The pair finished by saying they are fans of the UK series, with them wanting to add their personal touch to the show.
‘It’s going to be so much fun sharing our experience and knowledge,’ they said.
