The Block 2021: Kirsty and Jesse
- 4 Nov 2021
We get to know Kirsty and Jesse – Married from Wangi Wangi, NSW and take a look at all their completed Block home.
Kirsty and Jesse - The Block 2021
Together since they were sixteen and married for seven years, Kirsty and Jesse are a rock-solid couple. Whatever they do they give 100 per cent and going on The Block will be no different. Coming from humble beginnings, they see this as a huge opportunity to get ahead in life.
Applying for The Block since 2012, Kirsty and Jesse are going to relish every opportunity and moment the experience brings.
Experience:
Kirsty and Jesse bought their first house together when they were just 18, fulfilling a dream Jesse, who landed an apprenticeship as a fitter and machinist had held since his first paycheck.
“I think I blew my first pay but after that I saved half my money until I was 18 so we could buy a house, for $165,000,” he says.
They did up that house and sold it, making $60,000 and catching the renovation bug. Since then they have bought and flipped six houses.
Kirsty has won two Golden Guitar Awards for her country music.
Kirsty – Country singer
Kirsty is an established country music singer, performing all over Australia and the world to a loyal fanbase.
She has been to Nashville with Jesse trying to break into the US market and had planned to go back there before Covid-19 hit.
“I’ve been singing all my life, that’s my passion, my music career,” she says.
“I come from a musical family and it just comes naturally to me.”
Kirsty has had success in the country music world in Australia with her album Burn Baby Burn which topped the ARIA country charts in 2016.
She is a proud indigenous woman and is continuing to explore her family’s history.
“It’s something I am learning about every day,” she says.
Together since they were sixteen and got married on 4/4/2014 at 4pm.
Jesse - Videographer
All his life Jesse has worked hard, and on The Block it will be no different.
He got his first job at a pizza shop when he was 13 where he was paid $5 an hour.
He realises the value of real estate, and the opportunity that The Block presents for himself and Kirsty.
“We both come from nothing,” he says. “We have very humble beginnings, so real estate means a lot to us, It is a way of making a difference in our lives.”
After training as a fitter and machinist, Jesse has worked as a videographer in the music industry in the last few years, including making a number of clips for his wife.
Kirsty and Jesse have the renovation bug and have flipped six houses together.
Together:
Applying for The Block since 2012, Kirsty and Jesse are going to relish every opportunity and moment the experience brings.
They cried when they got the call to pack their bags and come to Bronte Court to start work, but don’t expect any more tears – this duo plan on having their game faces ready.
They rarely fight and work very well together.
But will the stress of The Block and the big build test even the strongest of relationships?
We look forward to following Kirsty and Jesse's Block journey and their Hamptons beach vibe.
Fast facts about Kirsty and Jesse
- The couple also owned and operated a 60-seat café in their hometown before going to Nashville.
- Hamptons beach vibe is their preferred style of renovating.
- Kirsty and Jesse got married on 4/4/2014 at 4pm.
- Kirsty has won two Golden Guitar Awards for her country music.
Kirsty & Jesse take out the first win on The Block in the House Decider Challenge!
With VJ panelling bringing texture and character, and wainscotting highlighting the Hamptons – Country fusion this team loves, the judges were very impressed by Kirsty and Jesse’s challenge room. Like a country bed and breakfast, Shaynna summed up. “Fresh and vibrant!” Neale added and even Darren – who spotted some problems with the room’s execution, especially the paintwork – admitted it was a well-detailed room with lots of thought about functionality. As the first example of what the NSW team might be capable of, it was enough to leave all judges excited and showed them there was a hidden depth to the young couple.
Kirsty and Jesse get the first choice and select House 5!
It's over 900 square metres and is the only two-storey house on The Block this year.
KIRSTY & JESSE BLOCK ROOM REVEALS
BLOCK WEEK 1
GUEST BEDROOM
EQUAL THIRD PLACE
Congratulations to Kirsty and Jesse for their Coastal Hamptons style guest bedroom.
From the soft blue walls with wainscotting and accent architraves to the plantation shutters and high window to flood the room with light while still ensuring privacy, Kirsty and Jesse have created a guest bedroom retreat with an obvious space for a generous en-suite to come. Throw in ample storage courtesy of the twin bedside tables and built-in Kinsman cabinetry and the result is, to quote Darren: “coastal chic, a little bit plantation and a little bit country!”
BLOCK WEEK 2
MASTER BATHROOM
FOURTH PLACE
Kirsty and Jesse's small bathroom featuring a gorgeous sky blue sink.
Neat, compact and well appointed, Kirsty and Jesse’s guest ensuite skated the edge of being too small, the judges said, but managed to glide past any potential issues to win them over. With space created by the overhead VELUX skylights over the perfect vanity, blue sink and matching colour palette that married well into the existing bedroom outside, Shaynna said a few styling touches – and possibly some additional towel rails! - could bring what is already a functionally perfect space into a slick coastal chic bathroom.
BLOCK WEEK 3
MASTER BEDROOM
Last Place
Kirsty and Jesse created a classic bedroom that we would happily retreat away in.
With wide North-facing windows, a generous layout that draws focus to the beautifully styled bed, arches adding a softness and warm tones from the rich carpeting to the walls, the judges were immediately impressed by Kirsty and Jesse’s master bedroom. A closer look however revealed a few problems – the artwork wasn’t exactly what Shaynna would have liked to see, the Tallboy looked out of place and in general there seemed to be a clash between the contemporary and classic styles. Add in a beautiful, but undersized walk-in robe and the country couple were left wondering if the pluses the judges found would outweigh the negatives.
BLOCK WEEK 4
Basement week - Home Cinema
WINNERS!!!
Congratulations to Kirsty and Jesse winning with their retro home cinema experience.
Recliners with cup holders, stepped seating, huge screen… even Darren had to admit this wasn’t just a home cinema, it was a cinema in a home! Filled with the latest technology and a few retro touches – the judges loved the classic movie posters and projector – the feel here was classic Hollywood, but with the potential to be a performance space as well, something they were sure singer Kirsty had thought of. And even better, when they checked the foreman’s report, there was only one line: “Nothing to report!”
Take a close look and shop Kirsty and Jesse's retro-inspired winning cinema at The Block Shop.
Block Week 5
Master Ensuite Reveal
Third Place
Kirsty and Jesse produced a master ensuite this week sticking to their Hampton style with beautiful blue touches.
From the fresh indigo blue and gold colour choices to refined tile choices, concrete basins set in a veined marble-look benchtop and Kirsty and Jesse’s Hamptons style blended with a touch of Colonial, this is a room, Shaynna says, that shows the team has definitely grown up. Some fixture placements gave the judges concern – the bath was always going to get wet, Shaynna warned – but overall this is, Neale says: “a damn good bathroom that feels fresh, glamorous – and is really fulfilling the brief!”
Shop Kirsty and Jesse's bathroom at The Block Shop especially the Hamptons blue basin.
Block Week 6
BEDROOM & RE-DO ROOM
Second Place
A Hamptons style kids’ room, styled for a little girl right down to the Dolly Parton storybooks on the shelves, Kirsty and Jesse’s room had a definite style and a definite theme in mind. Not even an upside-down lampshade could dampen the judges’ enthusiasm with Shaynna loving the valance, Neale the Grafico wallpaper and all agreeing it’s a space that shows what a home this can be – while still able to be converted to other uses. Also converted, was their opinion of the guest bedroom, with Kirsty and Jesse’s redo bringing a new shade of blue, new bedding, new bedsides and more, winning them over.
A Hamptons style kids’ room, styled for a little girl right down to the Dolly Parton storybooks on the shelves.
Kirsty and Jesse’s redo bringing a new shade of blue, new bedding, new bedsides winning the judges over.
View Kirsty and Jesse's beautiful girl's room and re-do room and shop all the details online here.
Block Week 7
Kitchen Week
Score: 29 ½ /30
Spent: $49,085
First Place
Congratulations Kirsty and Jesse on taking out the all-important kitchen week!
Stunning in navy blue with brass cabinet inserts, a brass accent in the Caesarstone and brass handles, Kirsty and Jesse’s country meets Hamptons kitchen took the judges breath away. “The island bench is so expansive and so functional,” Shaynna said. “Dishwasher, great sink, heaps of bench space – and an enormous bin!” she was in love. So too was Darren, with the gingham wallpaper, a perfectly placed fridge with pantries either side and his much-loved fine zones exactly where he wanted them. “Here we are standing in a room that has every single thing we’ve been looking for,” he said.
Kirsty and Jesse’s country meets Hamptons kitchen took the judges breath away.
We love the 'Orange Galore' artwork selected by Kirsty and Jesse. 
View Kirsty and Jesse's beautiful kitchen and shop all the details online here.
Block Week 8:
Living & Dining reveal
Score: 29 /30
Spent: $47,864
Third Place 
Kirsty and Jesse created an inviting comfortable space.
Homely, comfortable and a space that feels like it’s been there forever, Kirsty and Jesse’s dining and living areas immediately put the judges at ease. From the raked ceilings with added rafters over comfortable lounges facing built-ins around the television (including a confusing cushion nook), the nib-wall two-sided fireplace separating a generous but intimate dining area overlooking the yard, this is an area that proves even smaller spaces can be made to feel spacious with the right sense of style.
Kirsty and Jesse have created an area that proves even smaller spaces can be made to feel spacious with the right sense of style.
Homely, comfortable and a space that feels like it’s been there forever, Kirsty and Jesse’s dining and living areas immediately put the judges at ease.
View Kirsty and Jesse's beautiful living and dining space all the details online here.
Block Week 9
Hallway, Laundry & Powder room
Score: 29 ½/30
Spent: $44,428
First Place
Congratulations to Kirsty and Jesse for taking out hellweek on The Block revealing an incredible amount of completed rooms.
With a sleek hi-tech lock on the glass-panelled front door, a bench seat just inside for preparing to head out or in, a fun shell chandelier, in-floor lamps highlighting arches Jesse and Kirsty’s main hallway brought a contemporary take to their Hamptons style and the perfect entry to their home. “So welcoming!” Neale said as the judges walked in, stopping to admire the powder room that is a full-size bathroom, a functional laundry with side access storage galore and tiled splashbacks. Impressed? They certainly were!
The main hallway brought a contemporary take to their Hamptons style and the perfect entry to their home.
The powder room that is a full-size bathroom!
Jesse and Kirsty created a functional laundry with side access storage galore and tiled splashbacks
Shop Kirsty and Jesse's beautiful hallway, laundry and powder room online here.
Week 10: Backyard and Pool Reveal
Score: 28 ½/30
Spent: $86,411
First Place
They pulled it off! Congratulations to Kirsty and Jesse on taking out backyard week.
The biggest space by far – more than twice the size of some of their competitors – was always going to give Kirsty and Jesse the biggest challenges, but as the judges saw when they arrived, they were certainly up to the task. Standing on the enclosed pavilion area complete with dining table, wood-fired barbecue, fridge and pizza oven to look out over the huge yard with arbour, limestone seating area and generous (biggest of The Block) pool, Neale’s reaction said it all: “This is insane!”. Featuring established Dragon Trees, a secluded side garden with tiled Grafico mural and to cap it all a chook shed, this will be, the judges agree, an agent’s delight to sell.
Kirsty and Jesse have the biggest pool on The Block.
The enclosed pavilion area is complete with a dining table, wood-fired barbecue, fridge and pizza oven!
To cap it all off they even included a chook shed, this will be an agent’s delight to sell.
Block week 11 - Garage, study and wine cellar
Score: 26 ½ /30
Second Place
The judges found a lot to like in Kirsty and Jesse’s final spaces.
Starting with a large uncluttered garage with a storage area complete with Bosch fridge and moving through a well-fitted storage area, the judges found a lot to like in Kirsty and Jesse’s final spaces, especially when they moved upstairs to the study. A functional home office with well-planned lighting and great Kinsman cabinetry, it’s well planned and well executed, Darren said and suits the house. It was the basement, however that won them over, from the bank of Gaggenau wine fridges to the recessed guitar display niches, kitchenette with seating outside the home cinema… “It’s a knockout!” Darren summed up. “A balance between opulence and value.”
A large uncluttered garage with a separate storage area complete with a fridge.
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Kirsty and Jesse's home office with well-planned lighting and great Kinsman cabinetry.
All together now, awwww...young love! 
“It’s a knockout!” Darren summed up. “A balance between opulence and value.”
Everyone was impressed with the bank of Gaggenau wine fridges and recessed guitar display niches.
Take a close look at Kirsty and Jesse's beautiful garage, study and cellar areas and shop the details online including those GUITARS!
Final week! Front Gardens and Front Facade
Score: 28 ½/30
Second Place
Neale Whitaker said this is “the best property that has been delivered on The Block!”
With a swing hanging from the huge front yard tree, a giant arbour offering a quiet space to sit and a driveway big enough for a fleet of cars, the emphasis here was on space! “Honey, I’m home! said Neale as he walked through the gate and took in the large expanse of grass, separated garden beds and plants that will mature to give privacy whilst still maintaining street appeal. “This is,” Neale added, “the best property that has been delivered on The Block!”
Take a close look at Kirsty and Jesse's Front Garden & Facade HERE
House 5
Kirsty and Jesse's unrevealed rooms:
Kirsty and Jesse's hallway leads to a large rumpus room.
Block 2021 Auctions - Kirsty & Jesse
House 5 Kirsty & Jesse
Reserve $4,100,000 Sold for $4,401,523.67 ($301,523.67 profit)
Australia’s sweethearts, Kirsty and Jesse, suffered through a nail-bitingly slow final auction, who were in desperate need of some cash to renovate their half-finished Wangi Wangi home. In the end, Danny Wallis pulled through, purchasing the massive double-story Hamptons abode for $4,401,523.67, which was $301,523.67 above their reserve price.
Catch up on everything Kirsty and Jesse HERE
View and shop Kirsty and Jesse's Block rooms HERE
Everything you need to know about The Block 2021 HERE