MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY
Home » Domain » Revamp extraordinaire: 53 Home Road, Newport, 3015

Revamp extraordinaire: 53 Home Road, Newport, 3015

All cute Victorian facade-wise, with cheeky yellow door to the street, this one has been treated to a stunning makeover by award-winning DX Architects.

The house is now an exceptional example of respecting the heritage while waving the wand of contemporary-chic pizzazz.

 

53 Home Road, Newport, 3015

 

Step through that yellow door and the tall ceiling, corbelled arch and deep skirting boards do their romantic period thing. But look up to see ebony designer pendants; look along and barn-style bedroom doors emerge; and look down to rich new Victorian ash floorboards: a juxtaposition masterclass.

The three grey-carpeted bedrooms are along the entry hall, as is the main bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have bespoke robes, one has a door to a small courtyard, and all have plantation shutters and much charm.

Both the en suite and larger bathroom ooze glamour, with a mix of sumptuous textures and palettes. Dual basins are in the en suite, and a totally discreet European laundry is in the other.

The large living hub can be summed up in that eloquent word: wow. The black and white palette (as all through) and polished concrete floors bounce around light, as do the clerestory windows under a soaring ceiling that shows off eye-catching dips and angles.

The shmick kitchen, with a wall of glossy black cabinetry and an opposite wall of white, has a waterfall stone island bench, a window splashback in a another wall of white cabinetry, and a host of European mod-cons.

Ducted heating, refrigerated cooling and a Bose surround-sound system are included.

Bifolds open right up to a covered alfresco area which links with a deck where a fireplace with a hearth on which to perch provides a riveting focus.

A small wedge of lawn, dense greenery and extensive soft-grey paving are also in the backyard, as are a shed and a rear-access parking area behind a roller door.

 

53 Home Road, Newport, 3015 (Photo supplied)
53 Home Road, Newport, 3015 (Photo supplied)
53 Home Road, Newport, 3015 (Photo supplied)
53 Home Road, Newport, 3015 (Photo supplied)
53 Home Road, Newport, 3015 (Photo supplied)
53 Home Road, Newport, 3015 (Photo supplied)

 

Digital Editions


  • Faces of the west

    Faces of the west

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 532699 Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west.

More News

  • Footscray’s day of hospital history

    Footscray’s day of hospital history

    Almost a decade since it was first announced and half a decade since it first broke ground, the new Footscray Hospital is now open. The doors of the $1.5 billion…

  • Health workers rally on new hospital

    Health workers rally on new hospital

    Thousands of striking health workers have rallied outside the new Footscray Hospital on its opening day on Wednesday, despite a personal intervention from the premier leading to a breakthrough in…

  • Altona City ready for challenge

    Altona City ready for challenge

    Altona City is hoping for a smoother Victorian Premier League 2 season than the pre-season it’s had so far. Injuries have interrupted the preparation of the side under new coach…

  • Man to face trial over granny’s ‘reprehensible’ rape

    Man to face trial over granny’s ‘reprehensible’ rape

    A magistrate has committed a man to stand trial over the rape of a grandmother more than 40 years ago. However, he has been cleared over an alleged second rape…

  • New chapter for festival

    New chapter for festival

    Lovers of literature rejoice! The Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival is returning next month for its biggest event to date. Thirty-four events will run over six days, from 12-17 March,…

  • Folk at your doorstep

    Folk at your doorstep

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as the Festival of Small Halls brings world-class folk talent to Ballan next month. On Wednesday 4 March, Ballan’s Neighbourhood…

  • Mount Players kick off 2026 season

    Mount Players kick off 2026 season

    The Mount Players has an exciting 2026 season coming up, with the first show about to open at the Mountview Theatre. Rehearsals have been in full swing as the players…

  • Guitar virtuoso to take centre stage

    Guitar virtuoso to take centre stage

    The tiny, et very mighty, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra is making its way to the west later this month. The orchestra will present its new show Flexible Sky, starring Slava Grigoryan,…

  • Fruity festival returns

    Fruity festival returns

    If you have a green thumb, are an aspiring gardener– or just really love fruit trees– then there’s an event for you. The much-loved Summer Fruit Tree Festival will burst…

  • Health workers to strike for hospital opening

    Health workers to strike for hospital opening

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 529470 A statewide health workers strike is threatening to overshadow the grand opening of the new Footscray Hospital on Wednesday. The $1.5 billion hospital…