The three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence at 3/27 Darling St will go to auction next month with a $1.9m-$2.09m price guide according to realestate.com.au.
The property was last sold in 2015 for $2m, delivering a dramatic $665,000 above reserve result that left Gold Coast couple Ayden and Jess Hogan in tears on national television.
Incredibly, 10 years on – it’s set to sell for the same price.
Marshall White Stonnington’s Ella Atkins said the property still carries the same impressive features that made it a standout on the renovation show.
“It’s one of those architectural moments you don’t forget,” Ms Atkins told realestate.com.au.
“The volume of space, the natural light and the lush green wall instantly set it apart.”
The townhouse’s most distinctive features include a soaring triple-height entry, cascading vertical garden, and a statement staircase that earned a perfect 10 from judge Neale Whitaker during the 2015 season.
At the heart of the home is an expansive open-plan living and dining area that connects seamlessly to an indoor-outdoor entertaining terrace through full-width bi-fold doors.
The designer kitchen features a butler’s pantry and ethanol fireplace.
The main bedroom suite occupies the entire top floor, complete with a walk-in wardrobe, study, library, and marble ensuite with underfloor heating.
Two additional bedrooms, a retreat, and another bathroom complete the accommodation.
Adding to the property’s appeal is a three-car basement garage with wine cellar, a rare luxury in South Yarra.
The townhouse’s location offers proximity to Toorak Road, the Botanic Gardens, and public transport while maintaining privacy.
Since its television debut, the property has served as a prestige rental, most recently leasing for $1400 per week.
According to a BMT Tax Depreciation estimate, it could have delivered up to $385,872 in tax savings for the current owner while leased, though changes to federal depreciation rules mean future owners won’t access the same benefits.
The property has already attracted interest from downsizers, professionals, and prestige investors ahead of what is expected to be one of Melbourne’s busiest spring selling seasons since before the pandemic.
Ms Atkins believes the townhouse will stand out in the competitive market.
“It’s incomparable to other homes on the market, you won’t see another quite like it,” she said.
