71 Marine Parade
Elwood

Privileged with unhindered water views and a northerly aspect, this luxe, bay-facing Elwood beach residence has been recently enhanced with inspired aesthetics and resort-style amenities. Impressively appointed, with two viewing/entertaining balconies, the four-bedroom home, created by architect Matt Gibson, offers wide-spanning bay and park vistas, with passing ships and parachute landings adding interest by day, while the twinkling city skyline lights up the night.

Ease of liveability along this prized stretch is assured, with rear lane vehicle access to double lock-up garage (with internal access), as well as rare (for Elwood) 24-hour permit-free parking directly out front. Behind a secure, intercom-operated entry gate is a newly planted designer garden. Upon entry you'll note the high ceilings, wide format engineered oak flooring, and gallery lights lining a long hallway. There are two bedrooms with BIRs on this level, and a luxe bathroom. Sun soaked all day, the fully-decked northern side courtyard features a large 8-person gas-heated spa, a sauna and an outdoor shower. There is also workshop/studio space at the rear of the garage. The three levels are connected by a timber staircase, or take the lift, featuring an arty photographic mural. The second level contains another large bedroom suite (or teenager's/guest retreat), another splendid bathroom, powder room, home office, and the open plan kitchen/dining and living space that is framed by the incredible bay views through floor-to-ceiling sliding (double-glazed) glass doors leading to a good-sized alfresco dining balcony. A gas-log heater, with imported tiled surrounds, and new feature lighting creates ambience and interest. Designed for gourmet entertaining, the kitchen is resplendent with marbled stone benchtops, island/breakfast bar, an extra-wide Liebherr integrated fridge, Gaggenau cooking appliances including double oven and cooktop with gas wok burner, integrated dishwasher plus fully serviced butler's pantry with Vintec wine fridge. Views from the top level master suite, include the city skyline, from the private balcony. With a luxe ensuite, (freestanding tub/double shower) plus twin, fully-fitted WIRs, this 'parental penthouse' is a real showstopper.

Additional features include zoned reverse cycle heating and cooling, CCTV and security system, video intercom, double glazed windows throughout, under floor heating in all bathrooms, laundry with external access and under stair storage. Superbly located, just steps to the beach and Bay Trail and close to village shops, trams, trains, and schools.