Bespoke homes designed
for the way people live
Every project begins with a different vision – a view to capture, a family to design for, or a block that demands a thoughtful response. Details that make that house your home.
Explore a selection of our bespoke builds across Port Stephens and Newcastle. Each project includes a short overview so you can see the thinking behind the design and the finish.
There is no need to compromise on your dream.
Guided by your budget, your land and your lifestyle, we will work with you to create a custom designed solution that meets your exact requirements.”
Custom Homes
One Seventy Five Soldiers
This knockdown rebuild on the waterfront at Salamander Bay was thoughtfully designed as a retirement retreat, creating a peaceful and functional home to enjoy for years to come.
Positioned to capture spectacular views across the bay towards Tomaree Headland, the design carefully balances openness with protection from the afternoon north-easterly winds, ensuring comfortable outdoor living throughout the seasons.
Combining timeless coastal style with practical living spaces, the home offers a relaxed environment for entertaining family and enjoying the beauty of the bay every day
Twenty Sunset
Located on Sunset Beach at Soldiers Point, this luxury knockdown rebuild duplex was designed to maximise its premium waterfront setting while delivering comfort, accessibility and timeless coastal style.
Featuring recycled hardwood timber posts creating warmth and character, the home also incorporates heated floors and an internal lift for effortless everyday living. With carefully considered spaces designed to capture the relaxed beachside atmosphere, the duplex combines high end finishes with practical living for modern coastal lifestyles.
Recognised for exceptional design and craftsmanship, the project was awarded Best Medium Density – Dual Occupancy at the 2015 Newcastle Master Builders Association (MBA) Awards.
Renovations
Fourteen Ocean
Overlooking the ocean at Fishermans Bay, this eclectic renovation was designed to reflect the client’s unique style and passion for craftsmanship.
Rich in character, the home features an array of statement timbers alongside carefully selected fixtures and fittings imported from around the worls, creating a truly one-of-a-kind coastal retreat.
An expansive timber deck extends the living space outdoors, providing the perfect place to relax, entertain and take in the stunning ocean views.
Thirty Eight Vista
This stunning Soldiers Point renovation transformed the existing home into a sophisticated coastal residence designed for modern family living and entertaining.
Thoughtfully reimagined to enhance both functionality and connection to it’s seaside surroundings, the project combines high-quality craftsmanship with timeless finishes and carefully considered living spaces, complete with internal lift.
Recognised for it’s outstanding design and construction, the home won the HIA (Housing Industry Association) Hunter Region Renovation/Additions Project in 2019.
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Under Construction
While we primarily build for clients with their own visions, we occasionally create a McDowell signature home available for purchase. This is your chance to secure a bespoke, architecturally-led home without the wait of the design and approval process.
Twelve Upton
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Originally a modest 2 bedroom cottage, this beautifully reimagined home has been transformed into a sophisticated family residence designed for modern coastal living.
Thoughtfully crafted to maximise space, natural light and connection to the outdoors, the renovation blends timeless materials with refined architectural detail to create a warm and inviting home for family and entertaining.
Featuring expansive open-plan living areas with high-pitched exposed rafters, VJ lining boards and bespoke finishes throughout, the home seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Complete with a family-sized swim spa, this beautiful residence perfectly balances luxury with relaxed functionality.
Seventeen Randall
Currently transforming this original beachside dwelling into a beautifully crafted custom home designed for contemporary family living complete with internal lift.
While the existing home has served its purpose for many years, the knockdown rebuild provided the opportunity to completely reimagine the site with a fresh architectural vision tailored to modern lifestyles.
The new residence introduces a sophisticated coastal aesthetic, combining clean lines, natural textures and thoughtfully considered spaces that maximise light, privacy and functionality.
Carefully designed to enhance both street presence and everyday living, the project reflects the seamless blend of quality craftsmanship, timeless design and relaxed coastal living that defines a McDowell Homes custom build.
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