Former Better Homes and Gardens landscaping guru Jason Hodges has sold his North Ryde home just months after being axed from the popular lifestyle television program.
According to CoreLogic RP Data, the stunning heritage-listed four-bedroom home set on magnificent grounds fetched $1.87m after 22 days on the market.
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The TV personality and partner, Lisa, a horticulturalist, are making a treechange to Berry on the State’s south coast where they will concentrate on their buxus farm.
The couple, who have two children, are believed to have purchased a 2ha property in December, adding to a smaller farm they already owned in the country town.
Agent John McManus of McGrath Willoughby said their North Ryde home was sold to a young family who had been renting in Gladesville and looking to buy in the Lane Cove area.
“When we did the live stream of the property they just fell in love with it,’ he said.
Hodges, a well-liked figure on Australian television, was reportedly “gutted” when he was axed from Seven’s flagship lifestyle program at the end of last year.
He was replaced by Charlie Albone from Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia.
Hodges listed his beautifully restored home, the front of which dates back to 1887, on the market in early April.
The character-filled residence retains many period features such as exposed brick work, pressed tin ceilings, timber flooring and working fireplaces.
It is set among beautiful landscaped gardens with hedging, lawns, retaining walls, stepping stones and topiary trees.
There is a small plunge pool, water features, hardwood decking, fixed barbecue and a pizza oven tucked away in the corner of the backyard.
According to CoreLogic RP Data, Hodges purchased the 905 sqm property in February 2011 for $685,000 and embarked on a complete restoration.
The heritage nature of the home was highlighted through elegant furniture and detailed finishes including vintage pull down light cords with tassels.
Most of the renovation was completed in 2014, however, a new kitchen was added last year.
Originally published as Former lifestyle television star Jason Hodges sells North Ryde home
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