9 Bendigo Avenue, ElwoodVIC

Cutting Edge Elwood Icon - A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity

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On a remarkable 1142sqm (approx.) northeast parcel in Elwood’s elite Golden Mile, a cutting-edge contemporary design by industry luminary Hayball has transformed this significant Federation-era home into a breathtaking iconic extension, 1120 sqm (approx.) of sophisticated luxury with multiple living and entertaining areas, lift, sumptuous travertine pool and spa, state-of-the-art security and 8 car basement garage. Certainly, Elwood’s and without doubt, one of bayside’s most exceptional family homes, its grand five-bedroom five-bathroom proportions provide the ultimate in luxury and lifestyle just 300m approx. from the beachfront and 150m approx. to exclusive Elwood Village.

Built to the highest international standards by multi award winning Hickory Group, the striking design links the original home’s exquisite classical proportions to jaw-dropping contemporary dimensions that unfold to a large private north facing garden with the sumptuous pool as its centrepiece.
Framed by landscaped gardens behind a 28m frontage, the beautiful Federation façade hides a series of original rooms that retain their soaring ceilings, open fireplaces and delicate leadlight windows in a large office/library, music room and a ground floor 2nd master bedroom featuring built-in robes/storage and lavish double ensuite. Beyond, exhilarating contemporary dimensions host multiple areas for living and indoor/outdoor entertaining including a large open plan living domain with striking Castlemaine rock feature wall extending out to undercover alfresco areas that feature a custom-designed coals rotisserie, Thurlo hotplate, pizza oven, wet bar and open fireplace. At basement level, a mind-blowing “Mykonos” room finished in white formed concrete further elevates the entertaining experience with its fully fitted bar featuring dual under bench fridges, two dish drawer dishwashers, Zip hydro tap and port hole windows to the pool.

A world-class kitchen makes a grand epicurean statement with Gaggenau appliances including convection and steam ovens, gas and induction cooktops, Miele dishwasher, Billi filtration system, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, automatic drawers and large butler’s pantry created for outstanding entertaining.
On the first floor, four beautifully appointed bedrooms include two with robes/storage served by two bathrooms, another with walk-in robe, ensuite and balcony, and an opulent hotel-style master suite featuring private lounge area, drop-down TV, huge walk-in robe with extensive storage and dressing, and a divine private ensuite with twin vanities and freestanding bath.

An exhaustive list of other features includes a steam room, two powder rooms, large laundry with drying cupboard and chute, storage room, multiple open fireplaces, zoned hydronic in-floor and panel heating, ducted air conditioning, cedar stamped concrete ceilings, travertine and Spotted Gum timber floors, Kerlite and limestone bench tops, multi-zone SONOS sound inside and out, leading-edge technology and security including Otis commercial lift, hands-free video intercom with door release, fingerprint entry, CCTV and alarm, zoned auto garden irrigation, heated self-cleaning mineral pool, solar panels, gymnasium, 8 car basement parking with custom mural and feature lighting.

Superbly positioned only 300m away from Elwood's renowned foreshore parkland and beachfront at one end of the street, and Ormond Road's cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques at the other.