Room Reveal: Adam and Jolene’s Front Yard and Façade
The couple have had a strong season on The Block, and were hoping their outdoor area could nab them that coveted $50k off their reserve.
Adam and Jolene have made it to their final week on The Block! The pair set aside a good chunk of money to complete their front yard and have a few final tricks up their sleeves - but is it enough to secure the win and knock $50k off their reserve prices?
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The judges loved the “entrance appeal” with Darren calling the stone work and wooden flooring “perfection”.
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Just around the corner, the water feature warranted a “woah!” from Shaynna.
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When landscaping expert and guest judge Dave Franklin took a closer look at the water feature, he identified it right away. “This is basalt rock, they’ve cut this up by hand... that is a cool feature,” he said.
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Shaynna had one issue with the sand on the floor approaching the doorway. “It looks like mud, you’re going to drag that through the house.” Dave agreed, saying a solid pathway would have been a better choice.
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However their spirits were brought back when they saw the fireplace. “how cool is that,” Dave asked “It’s beautiful,” Shaynna and Darren both agreed.
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When the judges walked up the stairs, one word was on their lips: “Wow”.
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The judges adored the massive eucalyptus trees scattered around the backyard, calling them “quintessentially Australian.”
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Another feature the judges loved was the stone table and bench set. “That is so cool, that is amazing,” Dave said.
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However, the judges each had a bone to pick with the circular arbours in the yard. Dave explained that with time, the Virginia creeper vine would hang too low in the arbour, meaning you’d have to duck through each one.
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