48 Ormond Road

Elwood VIC 3184

Crowning a tightly held contemporary complex on the Golden Mile, this extraordinary penthouse residence delivers over 300 sqm of indoor and outdoor living, with direct lift access to a private foyer, offering house-sized proportions, city-view brilliance, and a seclusion that juxtaposes its enviable village setting.Double pivot doors reveal palatial north-facing interiors that stop you in your tracks, with floor-to-ceiling glass on either side of the living and dining spaces dissolving the boundary between inside and out. The sky terrace is unlike anything else, elevated above the tree-lined streetscape stretching to the sweeping city panorama beyond, wrapping around the entire north-west side of the home for the ultimate in entertaining. A stacked-stone feature wall housing the gas fireplace adds ambience inside, spilling into a kitchen which continues the entertainment appeal with stone benchtops, a Bertazzoni 900 series range with gas cooktops, a Miele dishwasher, and a walk-in pantry.Three substantial bedrooms all boast built-in robes, with two offering direct terrace access. The main suite is a true sanctuary, with Japanese-inspired walk-in robes, a lavishly sized twin-shower ensuite, and direct access to a private balcony overlooking the Plane trees. An oversized main bathroom with a freestanding bath, rainfall shower, and marble finishes further enhances the impressive amenities, adjoining a laundry and a wealth of storage in the hallway.Elwood Primary School and Elwood College, bus routes, and Ormond Village's European-style outdoor dining and boutiques are within easy walking distance, with the beach, parks, and the area's best cafes and wine bars equally close at hand. Motorised external blinds, hydronic heating panels, split-system air conditioning, a powder room, two secure basement car spaces, and a dedicated storeroom complete a first-class home that is equally suitable to discerning owner-occupiers as it is to astute investors, all in an unmatched beachside setting.