12 Joyce Street, Elwood

Subscribe to regular market updates. Branch Manager & Auctioneer Expressions of Interest Extraordinary in scale and uncompromising in execution, this Richard Swansson–designed residence occupies a quiet court within Elwood’s Golden Mile, presenting a level of architectural luxury unlike anything in the area. Hidden beyond a high-walled frontage within a tree-lined cul-de-sac just steps from Elwood Beach, the discreet garden approach opens to a floating concrete slab and oversized pivot door, introducing robust, high-end finishes and substantial ceiling heights that continue throughout multiple levels and intelligently designed wings. A landscaped central courtyard draws light and greenery deep into the interior, with a mature Queensland bottle tree framed by full-height glass on three sides, maintaining a continuous relationship between the living spaces and the central heated pool and spa. The long internal gallery leads to a rear retreat where sliding doors and integrated joinery sit alongside an in-built workspace, buffered by a bamboo-lined garden. Here, the relationship between the interior and al-fresco areas is deliberate and calming, with full-height glazing that addresses the pool directly and a double sided gas fireplace. This continuity extends to a large main suite, opening to the pool, where a second fireplace, dressing room, and bespoke en-suite connect to a sheltered garden. Toward the north facing front, expansive open concept living and dining areas with a gas fire expand beneath soaring 3.6m ceilings, extending through stacked sliding doors to the poolside terrace. A marble kitchen with walnut-veneer cabinetry, integrated bar seating, and premium appliances connects seamlessly to a fitted home office, while opposing windows reveal a private terrace framed by olive trees and an in-ground trampoline. Upstairs, a floating timber stair ascends to three additional bedrooms with built-in desks and robes, supported by two bathrooms and a central powder room. Below, an additional bedroom or studio with an adjoining bathroom sits alongside a basement garage with a gym space. Comprehensive appointments include hydronic heating (slab and panels), solar power, integrated audio, air conditioning, video intercom, keyless entry, a guest powder room, and a laundry with drying cupboard, all within easy walking distance of Ormond Rd Village, Elsternwick Park, and elite schools. Elsternwick Primary School Murphy Street Brighton 101 Glenhuntly Road Elwood Star of the Sea College Martin Street Gardenvale Elwood Primary School 24 Glenhuntly Road Elwood Sholem Aleichem College 28 Sandham Street Elsternwick 6 St James Close Gardenvale Leibler Yavneh College 2 Nagle Avenue Elsternwick 10-12 King Street Elsternwick Caulfield Grammar School 217 Glen Eira Road St Kilda East Firbank Grammar School 51 Outer Crescent Brighton St Kilda Primary School Brighton Rd St Kilda Ripponlea Primary School 25 Carrington Grove St Kilda East Shelford Girls' Grammar 3 Hood Crescent Caulfield Brighton Grammar School 90 Outer Crescent Brighton Yeshivah and Beth Rivkah Colleges Beth Rivkah Ladies College 14-20 Balaclava Road St Kilda East Melbourne Grammar School 67 Balaclava Road Caulfield Japanese School of Melbourne 6 Ellington Street Caulfield South Caulfield Primary School 724 Glenhuntly Road Caulfield South Brighton Primary School Wilson Street Brighton Gardenvale Primary School 66 Landcox Street Brighton East Melbourne Community School 435 Inkerman Street East St Kilda Melbourne Montessori School 4-6 Roselea Street Caulfield South St Michael's Grammar School 214 Dandenong Road St Kilda East Christian Brothers' College 11 Westbury Street St Kilda East St Joan of Arc School 30 Dendy Street Brighton St Kilda Park Primary School 68 Fitzroy Street St Kilda Branch Manager & Auctioneer