Alert – The Block: We look back at the best post-show renovations ahead of historic 20th anniversary season

Home renovation icon The Block turns 20 this year.

And ahead of the historic season, Channel Nine has revealed this year the block in question will be located on Phillip Island.  

But before ground is broken at the popular seaside escape, we take a look at what some the best of post-show renovations created by former contestants.

Karstan and Maxine 

2014 Blockheads Karstan and Maxine scored a major real estate win last month when they sold off their spectacular home in Newcastle. 

2014 Blockheads Karstan and Maxine (pictured) scored a major real estate win last month when they sold off their spectacular home in Newcastle.

Located in the sought after suburb of Merewether, the stylish beach pad features three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms. (Pictured)

Originally built as a two-storey red-brick home, the fan favourites told followers on their social media they had spent ten months converted the run-down spread into a sprawling modern pad they called ‘The Palms’.

Originally built as a two-storey red-brick home, the fan favourites told followers on their social media they had spent ten months converted the run-down spread into a sprawling modern pad they called ‘The Palms’. 

Located in the sought after suburb of Merewether, the stylish beach pad features three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms.

Highlights include a plunge pool, multiple skylights and a spacious open plan.

The pair, who sold the home for an undisclosed sum, have come a long way since they starred on the Block where they placed third and walked away with $40,000 – a minuscule amount compared to the $736,000 pocketed by winners Steve and Chantelle. 

Jimmy and Tam 

Block millionaire winners Jimmy and Tam Wilkins have managed to convert a rambling Noosa pad into a perfect country cottage. (Pictured)

In Queensland, meanwhile, Block winners Jimmy and Tam Wilkins have managed to convert a rambling Noosa pad into a perfect country cottage.

The couple, who became The Block’s first ever millionaires in 2020, bough the three-bedroom, one-bathroom home in 2021 for $610,000.

Taking to Instagram the pair revealed they gutted the tired old interior to make it over as an ultra modern open plan featuring an expansive living area.

Taking to Instagram the pair revealed they gutted the tired old interior to make it over as an ultra modern open plan featuring an expansive living area.

Dated fixtures and joinery in the kitchen, laundry and bathroom were all revamped.

However, the major highlight for their reno is a lavish out door ‘living room’ with entertainment centre.  

Kirsty and Jesse 

Blockheads Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson have also been busy. The couple, who made a cool $301,000 from the show in 2021, made headlines when they decided to put their prize money toward their dream home on Lake Macquarie, south of Newcastle.

Blockheads Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson have also been busy.

The couple, who made a cool $301,000 from the show in 2021, made headlines when they decided to put their prize money toward their dream home on Lake Macquarie, south of Newcastle.

And in March the couple took to social media to share the results of a recent budget transformation of Kirsty’s dad’s ‘tiny’ home.

Putting to use some stylish design skills they spruced up the old pad with a slick paint job, curtains bought from K-Mart and new furniture to create what dubbed a ‘fresh coastal look’.

‘You really don’t have to spend a lot of money to achieve an amazing result, some paint, styling and a weekend is all you need!,’ they added in the Instagram post.

In March the couple took to social media to share the results of a recent budget transformation of Kirsty’s dad’s ‘tiny’ home.

Prior to appearing on the hit TV show, the couple had plenty of renovating experience under their belts.

According to Popsugar in 2021, they have bought and sold a total of six houses that they renovated during their time together.

They even pocketed $60,000 from the sale of their very first home, which they bought together when they were just 18 years old.

Earlier this year couple also performed a money-saving conversion on Jesse’s sister’s house. 

Josh and Jenna 

Fan favourites Josh and Jenna Densten, meanwhile, are still going strong in the renovation industry, after shooting to fame on the hit series in 2011. (Pictured)

Fan favourites Josh and Jenna Densten, meanwhile, are still going strong in the renovation industry, after shooting to fame on the hit series in 2011.

The couple recently transformed a derelict farmhouse in rural Victoria into a glorious country retreat. 

Situated in Rutherglen, 294km from Melbourne, Josh and Jenna have carefully restored the classic stone dwelling over the last two years.

The couple recently transformed a derelict farmhouse in rural Victoria into a glorious country retreat (Pictured)

Situated in Rutherglen, 294km from Melbourne, Josh and Jenna have carefully restored the classic stone dwelling over the last two years

The couple, who have bought and restored a series of homes since their TV debut, have revealed that that no one had lived on the site for almost a decade before they bought it.

Plans for the home renovation included a rumpus room for their two daughters as well as a vineyard.

Before buying the Rutherglen property, the Densten’s sold off their ‘forever home’ in North Melbourne in 2021.

After shooting to fame on the fourth season of The Block they later returned for The Block: All Stars in 2013, before competing on the first season of Nine’s Reno Rumble in 2015.

Leah and Ash 

2023 Block couple Leah and Ash have also been on the tools. (Pictured)

Meanwhile, 2023 Block couple Leah and Ash have also been on the tools.

The controversial pair recently shared that they renovated a bedroom for Josh Dunkley from the Brisbane Lions and his partner Queensland Firebirds netballer Tippah Dwan.

Highlights include a spectacular en suite and a walk-in wardrobe with a grand arched entrance.

The controversial pair recently shared that they renovated a bedroom for Josh Dunkley from the Brisbane Lions and his partner Queensland Firebirds netballer Tippah Dwan. Pictured: This walk in wardrobe was part of the reno

It comes after the couple finally managed to off load their House 2 for $3.125million in February after it was passed in during the hair raising Block auction last year.

After four months on the market, the sale places them third behind Steph and Gian and Eliza and Liberty. 

Dylan and Jenny 

Dylan and Jenny Adams, meanwhile, launched into completing an amazing renovation on Queensland’s Gold Coast after appearing on The Block in 2022

Dylan and Jenny Adams, meanwhile, launched into completing an amazing renovation on Queensland’s Gold Coast after appearing on The Block in 2022. 

Located in Palm Beach, the amazing property, which the couple started renovating before they went on the show, will be a luxury resort-style home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The tradie couple, who own and operate their own luxury building company Smooth Sailing Designs, have been sharing sneak previews of their Palm Beach spread to their company’s Instagram page via artists impressions.

Located in Palm Beach, the amazing property, which the couple started renovating before they went on the show, will be a luxury resort-style home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Highlights of the new property include cavernous, open-plan interiors, with chic skylights, a pool and timber deck in the backyard and spacious living areas.

The pair suffered heartbreak after the house they renovated on The Block was passed in when it was listed for $4.08million.

It finally went under the hammer in February 2023 for $3.9million – $180,000 less than its reserve.