From the footy field to first home: Inside Cody Weightman’s Brunswick renovation project

Cody Weightman is a Western Bulldogs forward and artist, known for his creativity on the field and in the studio. Now, that same energy is being channelled into his most personal project yet: the renovation of his first home.

Finding the one

Cody’s search wasn’t a quick one. He had been looking for some time, even working with a buyer’s advocate early on to help uncover something that felt genuinely different. He’d done the homework, was clear on what he wanted and wasn’t interested in settling for something that didn’t quite fit.

The brief was simple: a space with character, a bit of edge and something he could shape over time.

That search eventually led him back to a building he already knew well. A few years earlier, Cody had tried to secure another residence within the same Brunswick complex but missed out. So when 3/393 Barkly Street, Brunswick became available, the decision came quickly.

Working closely with Jonathan West from Nelson Alexander’s Brunswick office, the property was secured via private sale. The process was smooth and straightforward – a reflection of a buyer who knew exactly what he was looking for and was ready to act when the right opportunity came up.

Cody purchased the converted Brunswick warehouse back in 2025, with plans to transform the space in his own way.

A century of history

The property itself is what sets it apart. Located in the heart of Brunswick, the building dates back over 100 years and was originally used as a wine cellar, earning the name ‘Spanish Cellar’.

In the early 2000s, the building was thoughtfully converted by Six Degrees and built by McCorkell Brown Construction into just four residences. This particular home spans three expansive levels, offering a sense of scale that’s rarely found in this type of conversion.

Despite the updates, much of the original character has been retained – from the soaring ceilings and exposed beams through to the original timber floors. It’s a space that feels considered without losing the industrial soul that made it special in the first place.

An artist in his own right, Cody is set to create a space that feels unmistakably his own.

The transformation: New Boots and bold plans

For Cody, this isn’t just a move into his first home; it’s his biggest creative undertaking to date.

The renovation is already shaping up to reflect the same approach he brings to both his football and his art: expressive, intentional and willing to take a few risks. Rather than stripping everything back, the focus is on working with the existing bones of the building and pushing them further.

This project also marks a unique collaboration, partnering with acclaimed renovation expert Jessica Bettenay from interior design studio By R.A. Together, they’ve launched 'New Boots' – a series that follows Cody as he steps into the world of property, documenting his first full renovation from start to finish.

The transformation will be documented in his new YouTube series, New Boots, in collaboration with By R.A.

You can learn more about the transformation here, or follow along with New Boots on YouTube.