The likely location of the next series of The Block, Island Cove Villas – bought by the previous owners in 2017 for $2.4 million – was on the market for $9.5 million and is now “under offer”. Photo: eview Real Estate.
A Channel 9 spokesperson said they do not speculate on the location of future series of the hit show, but a title search has revealed The Block will be at 113-119 Justice Road, Island Cove Villas, in Cowes.
A title search shows the property contract was entered into by Tipstone Australia, with the signatories both from Nine Entertainment. Photo: eview Real Estate.
The property was built 14 years ago – known as Surf and Circuit - with a series of units. It can accommodate 56 guests on 2.5 acres with a pool, barbecue pavilion and children’s playground, catering to families, groups and couples. Photo: eview Real Estate.
Reaction has been mixed to the news Channel 9’s renovation competition reality TV show The Block will be likely to come to Cowes next year, with divided opinion saying it will be a burden or a bounty.
As reported in the Advertiser, a Channel 9 spokesperson said they do not speculate on the location of future series of the hit show, but a title search has revealed The Block will be at 113-119 Justice Road, Island Cove Villas.
The title shows the property contract was entered into by Tipstone Australia on September 8.
An ASIC search found Tipstone Australia’s director is Michael Sneesby, the CEO and director of Nine Entertainment, together with Rachel Launders, general counsel for Nine Entertainment.
Several accommodation operators on the island have been approached to host the film crew, which includes host Scott Cam, from February to May next year.
Island Cove Villas – bought by the previous owners in 2017 for $2.4 million was on the market for $9.5 million and is now “under offer”, with real estate agent Leanne Poulton telling the Advertiser she had signed a confidentiality clause and had “no idea” if The Block had bought the property.
The property was built 14 years ago – known as Surf and Circuit - with a series of units. It can accommodate 56 guests on 2.5 acres with a pool, barbecue pavilion and children’s playground, catering to families, groups and couples.
Zoned residential, the real estate ad states “astute purchasers can explore the potential to develop further, subdivide (STCA) look at timeshare options, exclusive 55yrs plus resort or just land bank for the future”.
Response
Julie wrote “after the hardship many experienced during Covid that is a positive”.
Vincent agreed saying there were many businesses that had suffered “due to lack of tourism”.
But Adam responded asking what lack of tourism?
“Have you tried to get on the island? The traffic banks to Anderson. Also not sure how a show that ran its used by 10 year ago will help”.
Jade suggested: “Could they do a challenge where they rebuild and improve the toilets at Smiths?” while Foster said they would be shocked if Bass Coast Shire “approved anything like this”.
The Advertiser contacted Bass Coast Shire to see if they had received a planning permit application and are waiting for a response.
The Block producers recently abandoned the show’s production at Daylesford after locals looked to take the planning application to VCAT.
