The Block has moved to the coast for its 22nd season, with contestants taking on five brand new homes in Victoria’s stunning Mornington Peninsula.
Mount Eliza, an affluent suburb around an hour from the Melbourne CBD, is known for its stunning coastline and multimillion dollar homes.
But in a softening property market, the stakes are high and contestants are being urged to consider their buyer pool if they want a good result come auction day.
This year, expensive finishes alone will not be enough to impress buyers, with the five teams told to embrace “quiet luxury”.
Read more: Every room reveal from The Block Mount Eliza
After winning week one – the house decider challenge – Courtney and Sev got first pick of the house they will renovate for the rest of the season. They chose House 4, swapping with Lisa and Rosco who’ve moved into House 3, while everyone else remained where they were.
This is the official order for the rest of the season:
- House 1: Adam and Jolene
- House 2: Chantel and Wyatt
- House 3: Lisa and Rosco
- House 4: Courtney and Sev
- House 5: Rick and Tayla
House 4: Courtney and Sev’s winning family bathroom
Score: 25.5
Taking out the win for the second week in a row, Courtney and Sev were awarded $250,000 worth of kitchen upgrades – which will make them hard to beat come Kitchen week.
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Courtney and Sev won for a second straight week. Picture: Channel 9/9Now
“Look at this marble. Like that is a lot of money thrown into a powder room, and the curve in the wall, and all rendered beautifully,” Shaynna said.
In the bathroom, Darren loved the Velux and said there was a lot to love because the team had done a lot.
Their spend raised questions, with a cash spend of $53,272.33. Picture: Channel 9/9Now
“They’ve literally pulled everything out of their repertoire and thrown it in here, and it’s landed perfectly,” he said.
Week 1: Courtney & Sev’s winning guest bedroom
Score: 26
Setting the benchmark so far for the season, Sev and Courtney’s ruched, suede style padded wall bedhead instantly impressed the judges.
“These guys are thinking outside of the box,” Shaynna said.
Courtney and Sev took out the win for their guest bedroom. Picture: Channel 9/9Now
“This is so different, and this is really engaging the senses,” Marty added.
The wall sconces, textured ceiling, a marbled ledge and attention to detail were all highly applauded.
“They’re giving themselves work though, because if this is the quality of the guest bedroom, imagine the living, the main. This could go next level,” Marty said.
