The Block stars and design experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie have put their meticulously renovated Newport home on the market, citing a desire to maintain a Northern Beaches presence but in a more manageable property.
The couple, who gained national recognition on The Block’s Oslo Hotel series in St Kilda (2019) and later on The Block All Stars in Hampton (2021), purchased the 1970s-built Grandview Drive property for $1.7 million in 2019. Their extensive renovation has transformed it into what listing agent Josephine Cowling describes as a “flawless fusion of high-end luxury and relaxed coastal sophistication.”
According to the listing, the renovation took a full year to complete due to the size of the home and extent of the work, which included moving walls on each of the three levels.
The three-level home sits on a 630-square-meter sloping block and features five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The entrance level offers open-plan living with multiple terraces flanking the kitchen, dining, and living areas, including an integrated outdoor barbecue space. The middle level contains three bedrooms, while the lower level has been converted into a self-contained studio with two bedrooms.
The property comes fully furnished and styled, with Cowling noting that buyers “will just need to walk in with their clothes and personal items.” While official pricing hasn’t been announced, market feedback suggests it will exceed a nearby $3.93 million sale from last month. According to PropTrack data, Newport saw 13 sales above $4 million in 2024.
The Newport project represents the couple’s largest renovation to date among their approximately 20 Sydney projects. Their decision to sell comes as they plan to spend more time at their city residence while maintaining a presence in the Northern Beaches area.
Published 18-March-2025
