Former Triple J host Tom Tilley sells his modest red-brick Redfern unit for nearly $1million - almost twice what he paid for it 10 years ago By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:08 BST, 15 September 2021 | Updated: 01:11 BST, 15 September 2021 Viewcomments Former Triple J presenter Tom Tilley has sold his two-bedroom Redfern investment property for nearly $1million. The 40-year-old journalist, who also owns a home in Bondi Beach, sold the modest red-brick unit for $930,000. Tom had purchased the apartment for $542,000 in 2011, reports realestate.com.au. Investment pays off: Former Triple J presenter Tom Tilley has sold his two-bedroom Redfern investment property for nearly $1million Home: The 40-year-old journalist sold the modest red-brick unit for $930,000, after paying $542,000 for it in 2011, according to realestate.com.au. Pictured: the living room The home is located in a small block of six units and has ample living space and a sizable balcony. The kitchen has been renovated, with the interiors getting a fresh paint job and floating floors added. The home is near the restaurant district of Crown Street and Redfern Street, and is a short walk from the Surry Hills light-rail and Central Station. Neat and tidy: The kitchen (pictured) has been renovated, with the interiors getting a fresh paint job and floating floors added Light : The home is located in a small block of six units. Pictured: one of the bedrooms Tom is perhaps looking to free up some cash after he and his partner, Amanda, recently welcomed a son named Maxwell. In December 2019, he purchased an art deco apartment in Bondi for $1.06million. The 1930s two-bedroom abode is located just 200 metres from the beach, and also boasts a sunroom. Growing family: Tom is perhaps looking to free up some cash after he and his partner, Amanda (left), recently welcomed a son named Maxwell Tom previously said his upbringing in the country helped made him such a good journalist, saying it allowed him to escape 'group think' in big cities. 'You have to get on with people even though you have really different views,' he said of growing up in Mudgee. 'In the city, it's easier to surround yourself with people you agree with and retreat into your comfortable echo chamber,' he added. Different perspective: Tom previously said his upbringing in the country helped made him such a good journalist, saying it allowed him to escape 'group think' in big cities Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility