Fan favourites from the The Block 2022, Tom and Sarah-Jane, have listed their renovated Gladstone Park home for sale.
Those who watched the show will remember the pair for their passion for renovation, and flair for contemporary country charm.
In 2016, when they first came across the property, Tom says they dismissed it: “We came out, had a look at it … we sort of thought ‘that’s not going to be our house, that’s going to suit a big family’.”
After missing out on a different house a few weeks later, they got a phone call from an agent asking if they were still interested.
“We thought, why not? Let’s give it a crack,” Tom recalls.
After a silent auction, it was theirs, and nearly a decade, two kids and a renovation later, it’s back on the market.
Tom says it’s been the perfect place for raising a family.
“The court’s been great for us. It’s been great for our kids who are now riding bikes, learning to walk, all of that. It’s been really awesome for a young family.”
The proximity to schools and transport options has also been a game changer.
The kitchen was given a dramatic overhaul: who’s really surprised, when the two got a perfect score for this room reveal on the show?
Decked out with a stone island bench, plenty of storage and a bifold servery window, it’s visually stunning and equipped for the needs of a busy family.
A fireplace brings cosiness to the living area – echoing the couple’s approach in the main bedroom on The Block, with the hearth a favourite with judges at the time.
There are high ceilings in the entertaining areas, and earthy finishes and polished hardwood floors add warmth.
Both bathrooms were given a modern update, with new luxe features including rain showers, patterned tiles, and backlit mirrors.
Outdoors, the al fresco area has been transformed with the addition of an all-weather deck enhanced by skylights and landscaped gardens.
With plenty of projects under their belt (including the recent renovation of a Lake Eildon house and caravan), the pair are selling up this renovated family pad and looking for their next project to tackle.