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Plots in the regional Victorian town of Daylesford will be transformed into an ultra-sustainable, carbon-neutral community on next year’s season of the hit TV show.
Since being announced as The Block’s location for 2025, work has been underway in picturesque Daylesford to source the perfect lots for the show.
Following conversations with the show’s executive producer, sales agents Ashlee McKee and Natalie Fagan from Belle Property Daylesford ultimately sold Channel 9 five 2,400-square-metre blocks by developer Hygge.
Located on Raglan Street at the eastern entry to the town, the five properties will be a permanent and eye-catching landmark for visitors arriving at Daylesford for the first time.
The lots are set to be transformed into highly sustainable, pavilion-style freestanding homes during the 2025 season of the show.
The blocks are part of a carbon-neutral, master-planned neighbourhood called Middleton Field, which is located a stone’s throw from the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and popular Sunday market.
A collection of 31 townhouses have already been built on the site, alongside wildflower meadows, an idyllic orchard, and a community vegetable garden.
Will Walton, principal of Belle Property Daylesford, stated that the Middleton Field estate “introduces sustainable, architecturally designed housing options that cater to a diverse range of residents, including first home buyers, young families, and downsizers”.
“I am excited to see the beautiful master-plan community come to life,” Walton said.
The addition of the new housing development is the latest in a series of sustainability wins Daylesford has seen in recent years, including being named one of Victoria’s most walkable towns by World Atlas in 2024.
“For over a century, Daylesford has attracted tourists from across the globe for its quaint character, picturesque setting, and offerings such as the mineral springs,” said Walton.
“The Block coming to Daylesford in 2025 will not only showcase our town’s natural beauty but also highlight the renowned culinary scene, a major drawcard for residents and visitors alike.”
As the historic town continues to power forward into the future, residents and the local council have reportedly expressed a strong desire for a wide range of sustainable housing options in Daylesford.
Developer Hygge stated: “Working together, we can create a lasting legacy for the residents, the wider Daylesford and the environment, building on the strong character of Daylesford that has brought us all here, and creating a new community we can all be proud to be a part of.”
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