Attention, Block fans! While we’re all gearing up for the premiere of The Block 2024, it looks like the producers are already planning ahead for season 21 in 2025.
And the destination? None other than the charming country town of Daylesford, Victoria!
Heading Back to the Country
If you’re getting a sense of déjà vu, you’re not alone. Keen observers might remember the buzz back in 2023 about The Block setting up shop in this charming country town.
According to New Idea, those rumours are resurfacing, and this time, they’ve got some pretty solid evidence to back them up.
A development application, lodged by The Block’s architectural firm and executive producer, Julian Cress, to Hepburn Shire Council and the Minister for Planning, has shed light on the show’s grand plans.
The application, which was given the green light as of December 2023, outlines a proposal to subdivide a block of land at 1 Raglan Street, Daylesford, into “five carbon-neutral, architecturally designed residential dwellings.”
Sounds like the perfect challenge for our favourite renovators!
Location, location, location
The location couldn’t be more perfect, with a Mitre 10 right across the street for easy access to tools and materials.
According to the plans, each home will have identical floorplans with “5 bedrooms, study, living, covered garage, and quality outdoor areas, including heated swimming pool [and] extensive landscaping.”
The exteriors, however, will feature different styles, from natural timber to metal cladding.
The Block’s Victorian legacy
While The Block has filmed in Sydney locations like Bondi, Vaucluse, and Manly, Victoria has hosted the majority of seasons.
Victorian locations include Hampton East, the Macedon Ranges, Hampton, Brighton, St Kilda, Elsternwick, Port Melbourne, South Yarra, Prahran, Albert Park, South Melbourne, Richmond and more recently Phillip Island.
What About The Block 2024?
The Block 2024 is set to take place on Phillip Island, a stunning location known for its fairy penguin colony.
Originally, Daylesford was slated for the 2024 season, but due to local pushback, Channel Nine shifted gears.
It’s not yet confirmed if the Daylesford homes will be featured in The Block 2025, but the matching Raglan Street address suggests the original 2024 plans might be back on track.
Get ready for another exciting season!
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