The Block’s Mitch Edwards trumped at auction during audition for new show
Mitch Edwards of The Block was trumped on Saturday at a fast and furious real estate auction in Melbourne.
Edwards, 59, lost out to a local buyer when a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Murrumbeena went under the hammer for $785,000 in just two minutes.
The reality TV star ‘made a bid on behalf of a buyer for Channel 10’s forthcoming season of Location, Location, Location Australia’ reported the Announce sun.
Edwards withdrew his offer after bidding $770,000 on the charming two-tier fixer-upper, which had a reserve price of $760,000.
Built in the 1950s and located 12 miles from the CBD, the property last changed hands in 2005 for $165,000.
Mitch Edwards of The Block was trumped on Saturday at a real estate auction in Melbourne. Edwards, 59, lost out to a local buyer when a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Murrumbeena (pictured) went under the hammer for $785,000
Edwards dropped out of his bid after bidding $770,000 for the charming two-story fixer-upper, which had a reserve price of $760,000, the Herald Sun reports. Pictured: the beautiful courtyard
Edwards – pictured – rose to fame on The Block in 2019 with longtime partner Mark McKie
With its original hardwood floors, highlights include beautiful wood finishes throughout, an original fireplace, and a patio courtyard.
Beautifully preserved, other features include walk-in closets and a gorgeous retro bathroom.
On-site renovations include a stylish kitchen with a large, mobile breakfast island and high-end stainless steel appliances.
Meanwhile, the kitchen opens onto a newly constructed backyard entertainment area, with bluestone paving.
There is also a second toilet, ducted heating and a Rinnai gas fire.
Edwards rose to fame on The Block in 2019 with longtime partner Mark McKie, 60.
The couple returned to the highly-rated reality renovation series in 2021, when they pocketed $744,000 on auction day.
Together, Edwards and McKie have renovated 20 homes in 20 years and now plan to return to TV to host the Channel 10 lifestyle series Location, Location, Location.
The show is a revamp of the previous format that aired on the Lifestyle Channel for Foxtel with the pair escorting Aussies to their dream home.
Mitch and Mark said through a joint statement that they want to pass on the knowledge they’ve gained through their own experiences.
Built in the 1950s and located 12 miles from the CBD, the property last changed hands in 2005 for $165,000 Pictured: The renovated kitchen opening onto the courtyard – right
Together, Edwards and McKie have renovated 20 homes in 20 years and now plan to return to TV to host the Channel 10 lifestyle series Location, Location, Location Pictured: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at the opening from Mamma Mia in Sydney last month
“We have learned a lot from our own experiences of searching, buying, renovating and selling real estate,” they said.
“We know how to look through the staging to see what a property really has to offer, the good and the bad, and see the opportunities that others may not see in an ‘ugly duckling’ property that you can transform into a Swan! ‘
The pair ended by saying they are fans of the UK series and want to add their personal touch to the show.
“It will be so much fun to share our experience and knowledge,” they said.