Celebrity chef Andy Allen has cooked up a new chapter with a $3.85m designer pad in Melbourne’s inner north.
MasterChef star Andy Allen has dished up $3.85m for a showstopping designer home in Melbourne’s inner north, cementing his relocation from Sydney.
Property documents confirmed Allen and his wife Alexandra are the new owners of a ritzy four-bedroom house about 7.5km from the CBD.
Allen, 36, first found fame as a contestant on MasterChef Australia in 2012, eventually winning the competition and launching a successful career in food.
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He returned to the franchise in 2020 as a judge and stepped into the lead role in 2024 following the sudden death of friend and fellow panellist Jock Zonfrillo — whose partner is expected to speak about his passing for the first time in the near future.
Allen is now preparing for his sixth season on the panel, with MasterChef: Back to Win returning to screens on April 28.
He’ll be joined by familiar faces Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin, for their second season as judges.
Fan favourites from previous seasons are also billed to appear as contestants.
Marble, twin ovens and fluted timber bring serious MasterChef energy to this showstopping kitchen.
The outdoor entertaining zone features a pool, timber kitchen and terrazzo paving made for summer gatherings.
Built in 2024, the two-storey home blends Scandinavian and Japanese influences with sharp rooflines, vertical metal cladding and minimalist landscaping.
Behind the impressive facade, a soaring open-plan layout centres around a marble-draped kitchen featuring fluted timber panelling, twin Smeg ovens, Dolomite stone benchtops and a butler’s pantry.
Botanical-themed artwork and pendant lighting add polish, while a gas fireplace brings warmth to the living zone.
Andy Allen and Jean-Christophe Novelli are gearing up for the 2025 season of MasterChef Australia. – Picture: Richard Walker
Vaulted ceilings, warm textures and sleek pendant lights give the living space a serene yet luxe feel.
Glass sliding doors open to a statement deck complete with the home’s second culinary hub, a timber outdoor kitchen, integrated barbecue and glass-framed plunge pool surrounded by terrazzo-style paving.
Vertical white battens and a geometric pergola offer both privacy and architectural flair.
Upstairs, vaulted ceilings and skylights flood the four bedrooms with light.
The home’s main suite includes a boutique-style walk-in wardrobe and a luxe ensuite with brushed-brass tapware, fluted timber vanity and a freestanding tub.
Andy Allen and wife Alexandra made it Instagram official: Melbourne is now home sweet home. Photo: Instagram/andyallencooks
Scandi meets Japandi in this architect-designed stunner, with clean lines and minimalist landscaping throughout.
Heated bathroom floors add comfort, and there are also solid American oak timber throughout, a 6kW solar electricity system, ducted reverse-cycle airconditioning, electric gates, and a 22kW electric vehicle charger in the garage, which also has a kitchenette.
Food critic Sofia Levin returns to the MasterChef panel with Andy Allen. Picture, Portia Large.
Flooded with light, the main suite includes a walk-in robe, freestanding tub and touches of boutique luxury.
A separate sitting room downstairs could be used as a fifth bedroom, guest suite or home office.
Industry insiders said Allen’s move reflects his desire to put down permanent roots in Melbourne, and the showstopping property offered the kind of style and serenity that suits the chef’s calm, considered approach both on and off the screen.
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