Award-winning custom home builder Latitude 37 have launched their latest bespoke design and build development comprising of two luxury family residences, Promenade and Haven. They’re driven by a contemporary expression of raw materiality that connects residents to the surrounding natural landscape through blurring the distinction between indoor and out.
Located within Mount Eliza’s prestigious ‘Golden Mile’ on Glen Shian Crescent, Promenade is a 5-bedroom residence anchored by an off-form concrete wall that leads occupants from the front to the back of the home. Brutalist in nature, the concrete spine is offset by the warm timber finishes, and an abundance of natural light created by expansive glazing.
Sitting next to Promenade is Haven, a 4-bedroom residence featuring an archetypal roof shape that plays on the Australian shed vernacular along with the typical child’s drawing of a house. The double pitched roofs identify the domestic function of the dwelling, reinforcing the idea of ‘home’.
“Promenade and Haven embody the essence of sophistication, merging cutting edge design with timeless elegance,” said Doug MacLeod, founder of Latitude 37.
“These homes represent a new era for Latitude 37. We have delivered these homes from concept to completion entirely with our experienced in-house design and build team. With the launch of Haven and Promenade, we are able to offer residents of L37 homes the experience of living in an elevated contemporary home in one of Victoria’s most sought-after coastal locations.”
Nestled on a combined 2,934 square metres, the luxury residences offer the utmost in seclusion and privacy whilst catering to the suburb’s in-demand lifestyle. The homes lie just moments away from the bustling café strip, prestigious schools and a short walk to Canadian Bay Beach and Club.
Both homes are built on sprawling sloped blocks overlooking a tree-lined vista, with split-level, open-plan living designed around central courtyards, creating a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Complete with luxury finishes and premium appliances, both Haven and Promenade also feature generous alfresco areas with a solar-heated pool, spa, barbecue and bar, perfect for year-round entertaining.
Sustainability has been considered throughout the design, delivering optimised solar access, crossflow ventilation, zoning and thermal mass across both homes. Semi-commercial windows with Low-E glazing and low-energy LED downlights work to minimise power consumption and create an exceptional living experience for residents.
“The concept for the Glen Shian development builds upon the design philosophy of the nearby Ranelagh Estate, an exclusive estate of holiday houses by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin,” said Steve Wyatt, design professional at Latitude 37.
“Haven and Promenade embody thoughtful and considered design, effortlessly balancing functionality with luxury. These homes have been designed to complement the natural beauty of the hilly terrain nestled between coast and bushland, with a focus on connecting the homes to the surrounding landscape through expansive windows and skylights.”
The completion of the Glen Shian project marks a significant milestone for Latitude 37, which has delivered several luxury developments and custom-tailored homes in the Mount Eliza area since its inception in 2006. Having recently expanded its area of service to include Melbourne’s inner-northern suburbs such as Essendon, Aberfeldie, and Strathmore, the company has a number of bespoke builds in progress across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.