They were the drama-free darlings of The Block, winning hearts and minds and even announcing a pregnancy.
But for Emma and Ben the fairy tale ended abruptly on auction day, and now the true cost of their reality TV gamble is being laid bare: their own meticulously renovated ‘dream home’ in Mornington, Victoria, is up for sale as the couple struggle to make ends meet.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom Hamptons-inspired home at 18 Brydon Close is listed with price expectations of $1.75 million to $1.925 million.
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“We currently have our own house for sale. We finished renovating this house just before we went to The Block. And to be honest, it’s like our dream house, but we’re just 10 years too early,” the couple shared. Mommy.
“Our plan was to see how The Block goes and if we made money from the show, we would have liked to continue living there. However, we are still in limbo with The Block House so we thought it was best to sell it and move on. Sad.”
“We would love to do another renovation or a brand new build. For either option, you’ll see a lot more home reno love on our Ben and Em Instagram.”
Block contestants Emma and Ben have put their house in Mornington up for sale.
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The spacious family home is listed with price expectations of $1.75 million to $1.925 million.
The property features a large swimming pool and spa.
The couple, who welcomed baby Bailey Colter Cox on September 25, had a crushing end to their Block journey. Despite winning two rooms and receiving constant praise, their house was passed over, leaving only $20,000 short of the $2.99 million reserve.
“It was extremely disappointing that our house didn’t sell on auction day,” admitted Emma and Ben.
“It was definitely not the fairytale ending we had dreamed of.”
Inside, the house has been lovingly renovated.
The house also has four spacious bedrooms.
Selling agent Jarrod Carman of Carman Real Estate said the home’s initial opening last Wednesday attracted many buyers – some of whom are expected to return for a second viewing on Saturday.
He said the house had been lovingly renovated into a modern family home with multiple living areas, an in-ground pool and spa, fruit trees and a large garage.
“With the four bedrooms, extra study and swimming pool, (the house) has a lot to offer. It’s a great family home in a great family location,” Mr Carman said.
“I met them the year before they went to The Block because they were considering (selling) because they would like to renovate and move on to something else.
“So I don’t think it’s out of desperation (that they’re selling)…I just think they want to renovate again.”
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