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Famed contestants from The Block, Mitch Edwards and Mark McVie, have put their “relaxed coastal” Newport entertainer on the market after revealing they plan to split their time between Sydney’s northern beaches and the city. “As magnificent and wonderful as it is, it’s probably bigger than we need,” Mitch said in an Instagram post.
Drawn to its 280-degree ocean and treetop panoramas, the vivacious couple secured the ’70s fixer-upper in 2019 for $1.7 million. It’s been their biggest renovation project since starring on The Block in 2019 and returning in 2021, when they took home almost $745,000 in prize money as that season’s exuberant winners.
The auction result of this glamorous three-storey, five-bedroom beachside retreat may surpass the recent sale of a nearby Newport home that fetched $3.93 million. The median price for a 5-bedroom house in Newport is $3.3 million, according to Domain.
“This home has been a true labour of love,” the couple told Homes To Love. “We poured our hearts into reimagining every space, creating a home that is both beautiful and functional — a place to relax, entertain, soak up the incredible ocean views… and to call home.”
Mitch and Mark’s home: the details
Since it’s a fully curated turnkey property, replete with furniture and decor, the lucky buyer can simply move in with their clothes and possibly a CoolCabana for those heady beach days.
The street level comprises the open-plan living, kitchen and dining zone that expands onto a dreamy wraparound deck and barbecue zone, plus a spacious butler’s pantry with a cellar. Between the marble-topped dining table and island bench, Mitch and Mark can easily cook for a dozen people.
“It’s all been designed around this sweeping view of the ocean, and the outdoor terrace,” Mark said on Instagram. “We spend a lot of time entertaining out here.”
The middle floor features three bedrooms, a laundry and a rock-walled workshop and storeroom. Upping the ante is a main bedroom suite with a glamorous walk-in robe featuring a marble-clad island and a palatial ensuite bathroom sporting a double shower and freestanding bath fit for royalty.
For buyers keen on multi-generational living or Airbnb-ing their property, there’s a self-contained guest apartment with a kitchen, living room, fireplace, bathroom, deck and even a laundry.
Every level enjoys twinkling ocean views, while a sprawling terraced garden by Landscapes by Linton unfurls below the house — doubling as a shortcut to the beach. Determined to bed down the landscaping early so they could enjoy the fruits of their labour, Mitch and Mark helped the gardeners plant and manicure the lush backyard. Mitch even transplanted cuttings from his father’s garden.
We can’t wait to see TV’s most glamorous grandads pop the champagne once again.
