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19 December 2024
The design possibilities are endless at Ellendale. Whether you’ve already secured your piece of land here or are exploring possibilities, our community Design Standards provide a solid framework for creating a residence that not only enhances your lifestyle but also complements the beautiful address that Is Ellendale.
These standards are designed to protect your home and the community’s value while fostering a cohesive and visually appealing environment for those who call Ellendale home.
Let’s explore some inspiring ways to build a home that embodies the beauty and elevated life Ellendale has to offer.
Harmonising with Nature: A Unique Setting for Sustainable Design
Nestled against South D’Aguilar National Park, Ellendale offers a rare opportunity to immerse your home in nature while maintaining proximity to Brisbane CBD. A design that prioritises sustainability is a natural choice for this location. Orienting your indoor and outdoor living areas to maximise natural light and cooling breezes, enhancing comfort year-round while reducing energy consumption. Consider incorporating energy-efficient elements, such as LED lighting and water-saving taps and showerheads and embrace the possibility of adding rainwater tanks and greywater systems to further reduce environmental impact.
Contemporary Australian Aesthetic: Modern Yet Timeless
Ellendale’s design standards promote a contemporary Australian architectural style that emphasises clean lines, high-quality materials, and a colour palette that is inspired by the surrounding landscape. To capture this look, consider a balance of light-coloured render, natural timbers, and feature elements like stone or brick that enhance your home’s character. Colours should be natural, consider accents inspired by shades of eucalyptus and ironbark, reflecting Ellendale’s lush green and earthy setting.
Featuring at least one substantial element in your façade, such as a portico or a feature wall will help add visual interest. For roofs, skillion or flat pitches in matte-finish materials align well with the area’s contemporary aesthetic, and these designs also allow you to create multiple roof planes for added visual appeal.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living: Bringing the Outside In
One of the greatest advantages of building at Ellendale is the opportunity to incorporate seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces. With 91 hectares of dedicated nature corridors and recreational spaces surrounding the development, every home has the potential to feel connected to the outdoors.
Designing open living spaces that flow into covered alfresco areas creates a natural extension of your home, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing while taking in the serene views. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors bring light into your home and provide uninterrupted views of the natural landscape, blurring the boundaries between indoors and out.
Landscaping in Sync with the Surroundings
Your design vision should also extend to the landscaping around your home. Choosing native and drought-tolerant plants will help support the local ecosystem, such as eucalyptus trees, low-maintenance shrubs, and groundcovers.
A layered approach to garden design, with a mix of native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers, will help blend your property into the natural beauty of Ellendale, creating a sense of calm that’s an extension of the neighbouring nature reserves. For paths, driveways, and other hardscaping, consider exposed aggregate concrete, which is encouraged to match the community’s contemporary style and natural feel.
Elevated Living: Working with the Natural Topography
Embrace Ellendale’s elevation and unique topography by designing a floorplan that can take advantage of the locale’s stunning views and natural breezes. For homesites that have a slope, a multi-level home will provide the flexibility to adapting to the landform while also opening possibilities for innovative floor plans. Multi-level homes work well with the area’s varied landscape, allowing for separated parent and kids retreats and multi-generational living opportunities as well as maximising light, breezes and view lines.
Start Building Your Dream Home at Ellendale
Designing a home in Ellendale is about more than just the structure itself. It’s about creating a sanctuary that connects you to the beauty around you. As you plan, let Ellendale’s elevated lifestyle and natural surroundings inspire a design that not only meets your practical needs but also creates breathtaking moments every day.
