MasterChef judge Andy Allen has splurged $3.85 million on a stylish townhouse in the Melbourne suburb of Northcote.

The 36-year-old foodie and his wife Veronica announced the purchase on their social media earlier this month.

Situated 7 km from the CBD, the newly built pad boasts a pool, features five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

It comes nearly three years after Andy announced on Instagram that they were ready to settle in Melbourne permanently after a ten year stint in Sydney.

Featuring a stunning open plan layout the Allen’s new two-storey home was constructed in 2024.

Highlights include a large living space that opens out to to an under cover entertainment deck and pool area.

MasterChef judge Andy Allen has splurged $3.85 million on a stylish townhouse in the Melbourne suburb of Northcote. Pictured with his wife Veronica

MasterChef judge Andy Allen has splurged $3.85 million on a stylish townhouse in the Melbourne suburb of Northcote. Pictured with his wife Veronica

Situated 7 km from the CBD the pad, built in 2024, boasts a pool and features five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Pictured

Situated 7 km from the CBD the pad, built in 2024, boasts a pool and features five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Pictured

The home features a stunning open plan layout

The home features a stunning open plan layout

Its stylish design features include American oak floors, heated bathroom floors, glass stacker doors, timber finishings and soaring ceilings.

The property is perfect for entertaining, with a spacious backyard BBQ area and a gas fireplace.

The kitchen, meanwhile, features Dolomite stone, a large breakfast bar and a butler’s pantry.

Andy and his wife took to Instagram two weeks ago to share a picture of themselves posing proudly in front of their new abode.

‘Melbourne, we’re officially calling this place home!’ they announced.

Andy rose to fame after winning the fourth season of MasterChef Australia in 2012 and made his debut on the judging panel in 2020. 

It comes after controversial celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 58, is set to make his long-awaited return to MasterChef Australia.

Channel Ten announced on Tuesday that the notoriously hot-tempered British celebrity chef will be appearing as a guest judge on the new season’s Back to Win competition, set to premiere on April 28.

The kitchen features Dolomite stone, a large breakfast bar and a butler's pantry

The kitchen features Dolomite stone, a large breakfast bar and a butler’s pantry

Its stylish design features include American oak floors, heated bathroom floors, glass stacker doors, timber finishings and soaring ceilings. Pictured: One of five bedrooms

Its stylish design features include American oak floors, heated bathroom floors, glass stacker doors, timber finishings and soaring ceilings. Pictured: One of five bedrooms

Ramsay will be joined in the kitchen by regular judges Andy, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli.

Ramsay last appeared on the hit cooking competition in 2018.

The upcoming season sees 24 past contestants return win the MasterChef trophy and $250,000 in prize money.

Among the cast are MasterChef fan favourites, including season one’s Andre Ursini, Sarah Todd from 2022’s season 14 and Tim Bone from season 11.

Also among the contestants is season 6 runner-up Laura Sharrad.

Andre Ursini, who made his TV debut in 2009 as a contestant on MasterChef Australia, recently announced his return to the show.

The 44-year-old chef and restaurateur posted the news on his Instagram, along with a fresh trailer for the Back To Win season.

The preview features the dramatic moment he was booted off the show in season one.