The 2020 Block homes: Before and Afters

Take a look at The Block homes in their original locations compared to the completed facades now in Brighton! 

Five period homes from the 1910s, 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, have been rescued from demolishment, uprooted and transported to a 2761-square metre block of land in the heart of sunny and affluent Brighton bayside suburb of  Melbourne. There they have been brought back to life by five eager new couples. 

Block architect Julian Brenchley has designed the renovations, which maintain the five old period houses and include new two-storey extensions at the rear. Each house now has at least four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a huge kitchen, dining and living area, plus a double garage with a studio.

“This time around we looked at preserving some of the period aspects of each house,” Julian says. “It’s been really interesting to explore five different renovations of five houses because in the past they were all roughly the same design.”

And as if homes this close to the beach don’t already sound good enough, for the first time on The Block each one will also have its own swimming pool.

We love a good before & after...

Block House 1 - 1920s 
Harry & Tash

Before Image with thanks to Google maps.

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Block House 2 - 1940s 
Sarah & George

Before Image with thanks to Domain.com 


After

Block House 3 - 1930s 
Daniel & Jade


Before Image with thanks to Domain.com

After

Block House 4 - 1910s
Luke & Jasmin

Before Image with thanks to Morley's Real Estate, Elwood.

After