17 Bendigo Avenue
Elwood

Displaying a breathtaking evolution between Edwardian-era grandeur and contemporary architectural brilliance, this luxuriously appointed five-bedroom Elwood family home has a flexible, adaptable floorplan designed to offer a choice of living, working, and entertaining spaces, complemented by a built-in swimming pool, and a double-storey self-contained poolhouse/studio.

Privately and securely positioned on a 627sqm* block in a leafy, beachside street, just eight doors from the Esplanade, the circa-1925 brick façade with a timber fretwork edged verandah has been resplendently rejuvenated and sits proudly amidst elegantly landscaped gardens and a blue-stone forecourt. The gracious original front rooms retain their Edwardian era elegance including ornate soaring ceilings and leadlight windows while the lavishly proportioned dimensions are matched in the light-filled architectural extension that comprises a grand-scale living, dining and culinary space capped off with an upper-level luxe parental domain. Professionally designed and outstandingly fitted out the gourmet stone kitchen exemplifies the utmost in effortless family liveability and impressive entertaining incorporating a walk-in pantry, mud-room, and wet bar, and is equipped with double Smeg ovens, an Ilve freestanding cooker, and a Miele dishwasher.

A vine-draped pergola frames the alfresco entertaining terrace, while the fully tiled swimming pool is salt chlorinated and has an automatic cleaning system. The fabulous pool house/studio has a shower ensuite and could serve as guest or teenager accommodation or an additional home-based business space, while additional working-from-home options include an upper-level fitted home office, and a formal study. With a five star walk-in robe/dressing room and a make-up station, the principal bedroom suite is further complemented by a stunning ensuite with designer freestanding bath, double vanity and double walk-in shower. Additional features include a terrazzo-tiled family bathroom, a powder room, and laundry with external access. The home is also equipped with hydronic heating, split system cooling, gas central heating, a gas log flame heater, Google-nest home-automation, an integrated sound system, Engineered oak flooring, pure wool carpeting, and there is secure off-street parking, plus a rear access gate.

Superbly positioned in a leafy quintessential Elwood beachside street with the spectacular foreshore and Elwood Park just steps away, along with Elwood Village cafes, Elwood Canal trails and the Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve, this elite location offers an indulgent and privileged lifestyle.

*approximate land size