Andy Lee reveals shocking images of his dilapidated Melbourne mansion during TV star’s extensive $5million renovation

Andy Lee has shared images of the extensive $5million renovation work underway at his Melbourne mansion after he purchased the rundown property with his fiancee Rebecca Harding for $3.5million in 2021.

The veteran presenter, 43, took to Instagram to post a gallery of photos showcasing the massive transformation of the Hawthorn property.

The worksite has been completely excavated, with towering mounds of dirt, scattered debris and heavy machinery dominating the landscape.

One striking photo captured Andy grinning alongside a workman, both standing on the edge of a gaping pit surrounded by rubble and steel reinforcements. 

The background revealed a demolished wall from the soon-to-be luxury home, exposing its skeletal framework.

Adding a playful twist to his visit, Andy tossed a rock into a murky pool of water at the bottom of a massive in-progress tunnel. 

Andy captioned the gallery, ‘Tunnel buddies. Also, never too old to toss a rock off a cliff into water. The most exhilarating thing one can do.’

Fans were quick to marvel at the scale of the project.

‘A lick of paint and some cable ties and she will be good to go!’ one person joked.

‘This gives a great perspective on how huge it all is! I’m loving watching this very common man project,’ a second person added.

‘When the world is ending is there room for me in your fallout shelter?’ a third user cheekily asked.

With the walls down and the groundwork underway, it’s clear the transformation is set to be spectacular.

Andy and his partner Rebecca have grand plans for their Italianate manor (known as Ravenswood), with the planned renovation worth an estimated $5 million having begun last year.

The comedian has been hard at work on the derelict Melbourne mansion he bought in 2021 in a The Block-style rebuild.

The veteran presenter, 43, took to Instagram to post a gallery of photos showcasing the massive transformation of the property

One striking photo captured Andy grinning alongside a workman, both standing on the edge of a gaping pit surrounded by rubble and steel reinforcements

Andy and Rebecca won council approval for their development application in June last year.

Plans for the site include adding a second building which will be connected by a tunnel to the original Italianate mansion, which was built around 1876.

Other highlights planned for the 1950square metre holding include a home theatre, a gym, swimming pool and a ‘mega bedroom’. 

In a statement to the Herald Sun, Boroondara Council confirmed it had issued a notice of decision to grant a planning permit for the Yarra Grove address.