17 Durkin Street

Newport VIC 3015

Elegant formal lounge + spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/family opening to a wraparound alfresco entertaining deck overlooking the large, lovingly landscaped back garden

Resort-style family bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower + large laundry

Conveniently positioned just 11km* from the CBD in a picturesque tree-lined street within a family-friendly neighbourhood. Stroll to schools, Newport Village, playgrounds, and transport

Zoned to Newport Lakes Primary School (ten-minute walk*) and Bayside P-12 (Williamstown campus). Option of Sacred Heart Primary School (six-minute walk*)

Built in the 1920's, this stunning three-bedroom Californian Bungalow has been masterfully renovated and extended, creating an ideal family home exuding sophistication and comfort.

Environmentally sustainable design, with skilfully preserved period features perfectly complementing timeless contemporary updates. With gas hydronic heating in every room, efficient split-system air-conditioning, and a raft of eco-friendly design features, you can be assured of year-round comfort in this architecturally designed home.

With an overhead skylight, ample storage, and a large island bench, the kitchen provides an inviting focal point for the open-plan living space at the rear of the home, incorporating the dining and family areas. The soaring cathedral and curved ceilings create a thermal chimney which keeps this light-filled open-plan space cosy. Fully insulated polished concrete floors are 'bare-foot friendly' even in the depths of winter. Bi-fold doors open to the wrap-around entertaining deck overlooking the lovingly landscaped back garden, complete with a firepit, veggie patch, and plenty of play space.

The stunning formal lounge is a celebration of the home's heritage, providing an inviting retreat to complement the main living area. The master bedroom with a garden outlook has a walk-in robe and stunning ensuite. Two additional bedrooms, one with built-in robes, share the contemporary bathroom, with a free-standing bath, floor-to-ceiling tiling, and recycled timber vanity.

Other highlights of this impressive home include a study, a large laundry and rear-access off-street parking with remote operating gate.

Why you'll love this location:

Perfectly positioned for convenience and an idyllic family-friendly lifestyle, this beautiful home occupies a pretty, tree-lined street just metres from Newport's vibrant village.

Stroll to the cafes, shops, and services of Mason Street in just two minutes* or walk to Hall Street in seven minutes* for shopping, cafes, and a bite to eat at the Junction Hotel. Drive to Williamstown's iconic beach in only six minutes* or enjoy exploring Newport Lakes with the family.

Soak up some culture at The Substation or spend quiet afternoons at the Newport Library with the convenience of the Paine Reserve playground right out the front. Walk the children to school at Newport Lakes Primary School or Sacred Heart Primary School in minutes and take advantage of the Bryan Martyn Reserve at the end of the street for netball, cricket and footy practice.

Walk to Newport's train station and bus depot in three minutes* for easy access to the CBD and neighbouring inner-west suburbs.

*Approximate.