40 Tennyson St, Elwood is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 474m2 and floor size of 168m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2018.
With beautiful street appeal and Spanish Mission grandeur, this time-honoured 3 bedroom + study period home is an inspiring canvas of well-proportioned 1930s beauty.
Partly updated with scope to bring out its untouched elegance, this enchanting home enjoys security doors to a double door etched glass entry, charming timber paneling, high intricate ceilings, a wide entry hall, delightful main bedroom (bay window with window seat and wall of BIRs), 2 further bedrooms (1 with bookcase), double doors to the superb sitting room, original bi-fold doors to a majestic dining room with study alcove and cellar; retro 70s kitchen with servery & Miele appliances, charming meals room with white washed floors, a renovated bathroom and external laundry.
The tranquil rear garden has a north-east paved patio and would welcome your landscaping prowess.
A comfortable home you can make your own, this solid brick treasure enjoys an alarm system, ducted heating, polished boards, rose glass chandeliers, plantation shutters and ample off street parking including garage.
In this leafy street, around the corner from the St Kilda Botanical Gardens, an easy walk to Brighton Road's hip new caf scene, trams, St Kilda Primary School, childcare and Acland Street.
Stunning period detail
Superb proportioned rooms
3 living areas
Ample parking + garage
Metres to Brighton Road cafes & tram
The size of Elwood is approximately 2.6 square kilometres. There are 14 parks, covering nearly 14.0% of the total area. The population of Elwood in 2016 was 15543 people. By 2021 the population was 15153 showing a population decline of 2.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Elwood is 30-39 years. Households in Elwood are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Elwood work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 46.90% of the homes in Elwood were owner-occupied compared with 41.90% in 2016.
Elwood has 10,294 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Elwood have seen a -4.21% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -0.43% decrease. As at 30 June 2026:
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