MasterChef star Andy Allen and wife Alexandra purchase stunning Melbourne showcase home
Allen, 36, and his wife Alexandra reportedly dished up an eye-watering $3.85 million for the contemporary four-bedroom home in the trendy suburb of Northcote.
According to a listing from agency Nelson Alexander, the 'landmark' home features soaring ceilings at the back and a sumptuous open plan living zone.
The home is also complete with glass stacker doors perfect for resort-style alfresco entertaining, as well as a deluxe undercover deck and solar-heated in-ground pool.
Other amenities include a two-zoned powder room, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, video intercom, solid American oak floors and cabinetry, heated bathroom floors, and an oversized lock up garage with a 22kW car charger ideal for EV vehicles.
Unsurprisingly, one of the home's main focal points is the airy kitchen complete with Smeg fixtures and stone surfaces, perfect for whipping up MasterChef-worthy meals.
'Dressed in Dolomite stone, the stunning gourmet kitchen has Smeg fixtures including two ovens, a double fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher, induction cooking and wine storage, plus a huge island with a breakfast bar and impressive butler's pantry,' the agency said.
It is understood the Allens purchased the home in late December 2024.
The celebrity chef first found fame as a contestant on MasterChef Australia in 2012, eventually winning the competition and launching a successful career as a restaurateur and host.
He returned to the franchise in 2020 as a judge after Ten infamously axed Matt Preston, George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan in favour of Allen, Jock Zonfrillo and food critic Melissa Leong.
Zonfrillo tragically died in 2023 shortly after completing production on the fifteenth series of the reality juggernaut, while Leong departed from the program later the same year.
Allen is now preparing for his sixth season on the panel, with MasterChef: Back to Win returning to Channel 10 on April 28.
The fan favourite will be joined by Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin on the judging panel.
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