Summary:
Elm Ocean Grove provides guests with a year-round resort-style sanctuary in an unrivalled setting. This luxurious home is a quiet retreat for couples and families to wind down, tune out and spend time together both indoors and outdoors. A beautiful sparkling pool, sublime master suite, quiet reading nooks, fully equipped kitchen, tranquil tropical inspired gardens surrounded by a chorus of birdlife and private access to the Blue Waters Lake and walking trail via a rear access gate.
The Space:
Elm Ocean Grove is a statement in sophisticated design and bespoke luxury. A day in the life here presents a different dynamic depending on the time of the day; it’s waking up to the birdlife in the mornings, it’s being able to walk around the lake or to the local coffee shop during the day, and it’s enjoying the beautiful outdoor setting in the evening.
Designed to promote nature connectedness, Elm Ocean Grove is a pared back stylish home where you can escape your everyday. Extensive glazing provides stimulation through views of natural elements such as the gardens, sky, birds, tranquil waterfall and pond, and the edgeless mineral pool. Every space in the home encourages you to observe and appreciate the views.
From the driveway to the lakeside trail below, everything is special. The Elm tree commands the streetscape, while breathtaking landscaped gardens create a lush tropical vibe and the towering Manna Gum tree on the lake reserve provide more visual anchors for the home. Beyond the arrival courtyard, a double height space is revealed that links all levels of the home together. The home’s interior is configured around this central hall, with tiered levels that change throughout the floorplan and playfully segregate the space.
Intuitively planned windows and skylights create interior-exterior connections that result in meaningful spaces that evoke a feeling of ‘home’. Thoughtfully renovated with its mid-century origins in mind, you will love the warm and inviting ambience, with rich textures and coastal comfort throughout. The furniture and homewares take tonal cues from earthy elements; Blackbutt timber interiors and exterior cladding link the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a seamless flow between environments.
The kitchen is truly unique. Plants feature in an elevated indoor garden that adds sensory appeal. Sunlight permeates the space through clerestory windows to the west, bringing the outside in. Home cooks will adore the sleek kitchen with integrated fridge, dishwasher, coffee pod machine, stone island bench and butler’s pantry.
The sophisticated combination of timber and stone creates luxe interiors. The open plan kitchen, living and breakfast booth is the main gathering hub, with south and east facing aspects taking in the surrounding verdant garden. A gas log fireplace adds to the cosy ambience, with a Smart TV (Netflix connectivity).
A second living space includes a home office with bi-fold doors to conceal the working environment when not in use. The dining room overlooks the pool and connects to the covered alfresco area - outdoor living is made easy with an outdoor kitchen and barbecue. Recently winners of the “Master Pool Builders Award for best pool and landscape” in its division, this mineral water swimming pool is the crowning jewel of the exterior setting, with dual solar and gas heating for year-round use.
The spacious floorplan offers five beautifully appointed bedrooms with hotel quality sheets and bath towels, making your stay as pleasurable as possible. Please BYO pool towels. Master bedroom suite features a solid Blackbutt timber King bed and direct access to an outdoor courtyard. Velux skylights with motorised screens are designed to retract to let the sunshine pour in, or stargaze at night. Special features include a gas log fireplace, ceiling fan and dressing room with feature timber grain cabinetry. The luxurious ensuite continues the elegance with underfloor heating and floor-to-ceiling glazing taking in the outdoor waterfall and pond.
Four additional bedrooms (all with ceiling fans, 2 with SSAC) include a 2nd master with French door access to the outdoor courtyard. Relax in the central family bathroom, equipped with underfloor heating and a freestanding egg-shaped bath with full wall window and garden/pond outlook. There are powder rooms to the lower and mid-levels.
Bedroom Configuration Summary:
*Master bedroom – King Bed with ensuite
*Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed
*Bedroom 3 – Queen Bed (SSAC)
*Bedroom 4 – Twin Single Beds (SSAC)
*Bedroom 5 – Single Bed
Elm Ocean Grove offers tranquil resort-style family living with direct access to the Blue Water’s Lake Reserve walking track. This is the perfect base within the Ocean grove community, with parks, shops and cafés a leisurely walk or ride away and only a short drive to local surf beaches, golf courses and wineries on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Visitors are not allowed to attend this property Only those nominated as guests staying are to attend the house
All outside activity's are to cease by 9pm and all groups are yo be inside at this time.
*All Bookings are subject to approval from the host
Guest Access:
As guests you have access to the whole property, including parking in the garage.
Visitors are not allowed to attend this property Only those nominated as guests staying are to attend the house
All outside activity's are to cease by 9pm and all groups are to be inside at this time.
The Neighborhood:
Elm Ocean Grove is located on the Blue Water’s Lake Reserve, with garden gate access to the lakeside trail. You can walk or ride your bikes around the lake and see the ducks, birds and pelicans that call this place home. Walk to The Groove café for your morning coffee, and onward to the Barwon River walking trails. A short 5minute drive to the main shopping precinct (The Terrace), and Ocean Grove beach. Off-street parking is available, plus a double garage.
Ocean Grove is 1 hour 30 mins by car from Melbourne.
Beaches - Our beautiful local beaches including family-favourite, Ocean Grove Main Beach for swimming, surfing, and walking and is patrolled in summer months. Reefs and 13th Beach offer waves for advanced surfers.
The Barwon River caters to family fishing, boating, SUPing, kayaking.
There are plenty of cafes and restaurants locally, with many more restaurants, wineries and breweries around the region.
Adventure Park is also a great day out with the kids – approx. 10mins drive away.
Visitors are not allowed to attend this property Only those nominated as guests staying are to attend the house
All outside activity's are to cease by 9pm and all groups are to be inside at this time.
Getting Around:
Elm Ocean Grove is located on the Blue Water’s Lake Reserve, with garden gate access to the lakeside trail. You can walk or ride your bikes around the lake and see the ducks, birds and pelicans that call this place home. Walk to The Groove café for your morning coffee, and onward to the Barwon River walking trails. A short 5minute drive to the main shopping precinct (The Terrace), and Ocean Grove beach. Off-street parking is available, plus a double garage.
Ocean Grove is 1 hour 30 mins by car from Melbourne.
Other Things to Note:
Strictly NO pets allowed.
Reverse cycle air con units are provided in two bedrooms, ceiling fans in other bedrooms and natural flow-through ventilation in the living area on the lower level of the home.
The property is situated on a steep site with a sloping path to the front entrance. Inside the home there are stairs connecting each level.
The swimming pool is a raised concrete pool. Caution is advised when using the pool area to avoid any accidents from reckless behaviour.
The pool is heated all year round.
BYO pool towels
Visitors are not allowed to attend this property Only those nominated as guests staying are to attend the house
All outside activity's are to cease by 9pm and all groups are to be inside at this time.
*All Bookings are subject to approval from the host and guests must agree to our terms and conditions to book this property.
Interaction with Guests:
Ocean Edge Holiday Rentals proudly manages this home, and are available if needed.
Visitors are not allowed to attend this property Only those nominated as guests staying are to attend the house
All outside activity's are to cease by 9pm and all groups are to be inside at this time.
