Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker offload their Melbourne investment home

The Block winners Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker offload their Melbourne investment home after buying a $2.3million beach house in Byron Bay

The Block’s Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker have sold their renovation project in Melbourne‘s Albert Park, just two weeks after they bought a $2.3million beach house in Byron Bay.

As reported by Realestate.com.au, the couple offloaded the property on May 20 for an undisclosed amount, after paying $1.35million for it in late 2017.

Elyse, 27, and Josh, 30, had previously listed the two-bedroom terrace for rent in April last year, following their move to Byron Bay.  

Sold! Former Block winners Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker have offload their Albert Park, Melbourne investment home (pictured) after they bought a $2.3million property in Byron Bay

Elyse and Josh had been renting in Byron until recently buying their ‘forever home’.

Their new 1960s-built property is located in the old part of the coastal town, just a short walk from the main beach.

The house boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two levels and spacious veranda. 

Property tycoons! Elyse, 27, and Josh, 30, are believed to have purchased the investment after winning The Block in 2017

Property tycoons! Elyse, 27, and Josh, 30, are believed to have purchased the investment after winning The Block in 2017

The couple, who won The Block in 2017, are planning to renovate the property through their own company, J & E Projects.

Before moving in, they had redecorated their temporary accommodation in a bohemian style, so it’s likely they will do the same with their permanent home.

Elyse previously told Daily Mail Australia the pair had moved from Melbourne to Byron Bay because they wanted to live a more sustainable lifestyle. 

According to realestate.com.au, the couple sold their Albert Park investment on May 20 for an undisclosed amount, after they paid $1.35million for the house

According to realestate.com.au, the couple sold their Albert Park investment on May 20 for an undisclosed amount, after they paid $1.35million for the house

The Ogrady St, Albert Park property comes with a built in fireplace and new white paint job

The Ogrady St, Albert Park property comes with a built in fireplace and new white paint job

‘It’s very different [from Melbourne]. Everyone always smiles and always says hello. That was one of the first things I noticed living up there,’ she said.

‘The community is more environmentally conscious. You see it in the conversations that people have every single day… talking about the ocean and the marine life.’ 

Settling down! Earlier this month it was revealed the couple finally purchased a $2.3million beach house in Byron Bay, after moving to the coastal town in January 2019

Settling down! Earlier this month it was revealed the couple finally purchased a $2.3million beach house in Byron Bay, after moving to the coastal town in January 2019