Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker offload their Melbourne investment home

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.  

Elyse and Josh had been renting a place in Byron until moving into their ‘forever home’ last month.

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. 

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. 

‘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,’ said the Myer ambassador.

‘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.’