South Yarra Block townhouse returns with $2m price hopes

The South Yarra townhouse transformed on The Block: Triple Threat is back on the market for the first time since it was sold 10 years ago, with a $1.9m-$2.09m guide ahead of a September auction.

A South Yarra townhouse made famous on The Block is hitting the market again, nearly a decade after it delivered one of the show’s most dramatic auctions.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence at 3/27 Darling St will go under the hammer late next month with a $1.9m-$2.09m price guide.

It was one of four 1970s flats overhauled in the 2015 Triple Threat season, where Gold Coast couple Ayden and Jess Hogan turned a drab shell into a striking architectural home featuring a soaring triple-height entry, cascading vertical garden and a statement staircase that earned a perfect 10 from judge Neale Whitaker.

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Their bold design paid off at the finale when the property sold for $2m — a staggering $665,000 above reserve — in a life-changing result that left the pair in tears on national television

Marshall White Stonnington’s Ella Atkins, said the property still carried that same jaw-dropping wow factor.

“It’s one of those architectural moments you don’t forget,” Ms Atkins said.

The showpiece kitchen features a butler’s pantry, expansive island bench and designer finishes, a winning highlight during The Block’s Triple Threat season.

Open-plan living flows to the terrace, anchored by an ethanol fireplace, a bold design choice that still feels ahead of its time.

Marshall White Stonningto’s Ella Atkins says the triple-height entry and vertical garden deliver a “wow-factor arrival buyers won’t forget”.

“The volume of space, the natural light and the lush green wall instantly set it apart.

“People who walk through after seeing a dozen other homes in a day will remember this one.”

The home’s centrepiece is an expansive open-plan living and dining area that flows through full-width bi-fold doors to an indoor-outdoor entertaining terrace.

A designer kitchen with butler’s pantry and ethanol fireplace anchors the space, while the indulgent main suite takes over the top floor with a walk-in wardrobe, study, library and marble ensuite with underfloor heating.

The marble ensuite offers hotel-style luxury with a freestanding tub, double shower and underfloor heating.

The Darling St building was overhauled in The Block: Triple Threat, turning a tired 1970s block into four luxury townhouses.

Two additional bedrooms, a retreat and another bathroom round out the accommodation, while a three-car basement garage with wine cellar adds rare practical luxury in South Yarra.

Ms Atkins said the property had already sparked interest from downsizers, professionals and prestige investors.

“This is the ultimate lock-up-and-leave base,” she said.

A cascading vertical garden lines the triple-height entry, blurring the boundary between indoors and outdoors in dramatic fashion.

The light-filled study and library retreat formed part of Ayden and Jess Hogan’s winning staircase week on The Block in 2015.

“You’re metres from Toorak Rd, the Botanic Gardens and the station, yet tucked away enough to feel private.

“And having two and a half secure car parks at this level is almost unheard of in the area.”

Since its TV debut, the property has carved out a second life as a prestige rental, most recently leasing for $1400 a week.

Gold Coast contestants Ayden and Jess Hogan turned the once-drab Darling Street flat into a fan-favourite home on The Block. Picture: Jerad Williams

Generous bedrooms combine warm timber accents with leafy outlooks, delivering space and style rarely seen in South Yarra at this level.

According to a BMT Tax Depreciation estimate, it could have delivered up to $385,872 in tax savings for the current owner while leased. However, changes to federal depreciation rules mean the next buyer will not be able to access the same level of benefits.

Ms Atkins said the townhouse would stand out during what is tipped to be one of Melbourne’s busiest spring selling seasons since before Covid.

“It’s incomparable to other home’s on the market, you won’t see another quite like it,” she said.

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