Vibrant village life at Ormond Road, Elwood

Amongst all of Melbourne’s inner suburbs, Elwood is perhaps the quietest of quiet achievers. Yet this vibrant beachside neighbourhood does shout occasionally with projects like Ormond Road hitting the market.

An exclusive building of just 27 two and three bedroom apartments, Ormond Road sits squarely in the heart of Elwood’s village atmosphere, created with care and attention by developer Steller.

The facade of this low-rise building is a pleasing combination of formed concrete and timber shuttering, which results in a fresh look that still fits calmly into the treelined streets around the neighbourhood.

Circular motifs in the building’s facade are visually linked to circular entranceways that lead into the apartments, creating a welcome that’s perfectly pitched.

To the apartments, and when you take a look at the open plan living areas, two words tell you all you need to know – polished concrete. The must-have feature of a modern, urban home, this top-end floor finish sets the tone for a home that embraces Elwood’s quiet confidence. Nothing says sophistication like a concrete floor.

Floor to ceiling windows elegantly framed in black bring in plenty of natural light and also open up to expand these spacious homes out onto private courtyards or balcony areas. There’s more than enough space here to entertain and live a true indoor/outdoor lifestyle. What more reason could you need than the expansive beach or city views at sunset?

We love the simple yet effective use of timber for the roof above the kitchen, which helps define and delineate the space from the rest of the living area. Whether you love cooking or not, the French made De Dietrich appliances will always look great and lift the kitchen up a notch or two. Storage is also efficiently stylish. These are entertainer’s kitchens of the highest quality, completed by ocean grey marble island benches lit by cool pendant lighting.

Ormond Road’s approach to bathroom design is a perfect example of contemporary meets traditional, with the selection of fixtures and finishes helping create a space that’s both calming and functional. Timber flooring brings warmth to the space, whilst the large wall tiling, polished concrete vanity top and multi-toned copper splash back bring a level of luxury we deny anyone to be impressed by. Feature pendant lighting is again in play here, whilst the all-important storage is hidden beneath the vanity and in the large mirrored cabinetry. Could we picture ourselves waking up to and ending the day surrounded by these relaxing details? No question. 

The location has long been sought after, with Elwood offering the undeniable epitome of bayside lifestyle. Its laid back street vibe is populated by locals on the way to cool eateries and coffee shops or heading to the beach for a run with the dog. If you’ve ever dreamed of the coastal scene or already appreciate the difference it makes to your day, Elwood combines the best of nature and an authentic, vibrant village atmosphere.

In short, Ormond Road offers a modern home in an established community that knows how to relax. And when you can have all of this just 8km from Melbourne CBD, this is definitely the kind of village lifestyle you’ll want to get to know.

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