9 Bendigo Avenue
Elwood

INSPECTION DURING THE SCHEDULED OPEN TIME IS STRICTLY BY PRIOR REGISTRATION.

Widely acclaimed as Port Phillip’s best architecturally extended Edwardian home, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom Elwood beauty, on 1140sqm* between the Village and the Beach, was conceived as a multi-generational family sanctuary where the focus is on harmonised living and impressive entertaining, with gallery-like spaces to display fine art and a eight-car garage to showcase a collection of luxury vehicles.

Barely perceptible from its traditional Edwardian façade, an extraordinary tri-level contemporary concrete and glass extension, designed by award-winning Hayball Architects and constructed by Hickory Group, elevates this ultra-luxurious property to veritable dream home status.

Privately and securely positioned behind automated gates, the refined grandeur of the home’s century-old origins are celebrated in the front section of the property. Soaring ceilings, leadlight glazing, ornate plasterwork and intricate marble fireplaces adorn a formal office/library, music room, and guest bedroom (or second master) with a lavish ensuite. A wide gallery-like hallway illuminated with a duo of Christopher Boots ‘Prometheus’ crystal pendants introduces the high-end designer lighting collection and leads to the jaw-dropping wraparound extension where a black steel threshold heralds the stark contrast between the old and the new. Transcending expectations at every corner, precisely aligned flooring of travertine and spotted gum between floor-to-ceiling glazing and towering cedar stamped concrete ceilings provides a powerful spatial effect, while Kerlite and limestone benchtops underscore the uncompromised materials palette.

‘Wow factors’ abound including the resort-style travertine self-cleaning heated mineral pool and spa with porthole windows to the five-star basement cocktail bar which adjoins the epic eight-car showroom/garage and gym, lined with mural artworks by renown street artist Goodie.

At the centre of the vast main living and entertaining zone, edged by a Castlemaine rock wall which extends to the undercover alfresco area, is an epicurean culinary domain, equipped with Gaggenau appliances including convection and steam ovens, gas and induction cooktops, dishwasher, Billi boiling and filtered water, and Sub-Zero wine and kitchen refrigeration.

Take the commercial-grade lift, or the architectural open staircase, to the first level where there are four beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms, including the opulent master suite with sitting area, drop-down TV, walk-in robe/dressing room with extensive storage, and breathtaking marble ensuite showcasing a shower and freestanding designer bath with garden outlooks.

Additional standouts include two luxe powder rooms, with a steam room in the downstairs powder room, sensor lighting, large laundry with drying cupboard and chute, storage room, multiple open fireplaces, zoned hydronic in-floor and panel heating, ducted air conditioning, multi-zone SONOS sound inside and out, home automation, video intercom with door release, code/electronic entry, CCTV and alarm, zoned auto garden irrigation, and solar panels.

Superbly positioned within Elwood’s ‘Golden Mile’ with the foreshore parkland and beachfront at one end of the street, and Ormond Road's cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques at the other.

*approximate land size