SOLD at first sight! MAFS expert John Aiken snaps up $2.9million historic estate in North Sydney before its scheduled auction
Married At First Sight’s resident expert John Aiken has snapped up a magnificent Victorian mansion on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
According to The Daily Telegraph, the psychologist, who pairs strangers on Nine’s dating series, secured the impressive estate for $2.93 million.
Built in the 1880s, John and wife Kelly Swanson-Roe have become the fifth owner of the historic sandstone property in more than 135 years.
SOLD at first sight! MAFS expert John Aiken snaps up $2.9million historic estate in North Sydney before its scheduled auction
PICTURED: Psychologist John Aiken is the resident relationship expert on Channel Nine’s controversial social experiment, Married At First Sight
The landmark residence has five bedrooms and two bathrooms – perfect for the couple and their two children.
The home has both formal and informal living areas and a formal dining room with wooden floors throughout.
Each room also has outward facing doors with glass panelling that step out onto the lower ground porch/terrace areas, or upper floor verandahs/balconies.
Forever home: The landmark residence has five bedrooms and two bathrooms – perfect for the couple and their two children
The home has a modern, renovated kitchen, a fireplace and charming restored bathrooms.
A swimming pool and alfresco entertainment area is also a short stroll from the property’s back doors.
According to Property Observer, the TV personality snapped up the desirable abode before its scheduled auction in November.
Lifestyle: A swimming pool and alfresco entertainment area is also a short stroll from the property’s back doors
John’s wife, interior designer Kelly Swanson-Roe, is believed to be preparing renovation plans for the home.
The psychologist marked his 13-year wedding anniversary to wife Kelly last month.
John and Kelly share two children: son Aston, eight, and daughter Piper, five.
John will appear on Married At First Sight’s seventh season, which premieres on Monday night from 7:30pm.
Modern touch with old charm: The home has a modern, renovated kitchen, a fireplace and charming restored bathrooms