17 Balmore Street, Beveridge Victoria 3753
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17 Balmore Street, Beveridge Victoria 3753
Two Independent Homes on One Title: A Purpose-Built Robust Design SDA Property
Robust SDA | Two Independent Homes on One Title
17 Balmore Street, Beveridge is a purpose-built 2-bedroom SDA home designed under the Robust design category. This property is built as Two Independent Homes on One Title, offering a unique opportunity for flexibility in how the home can be used and managed. This dual-title structure provides additional options for support arrangements, funding, or management, while maintaining a cohesive home environment.
The property has been specifically designed to provide a durable, accessible home environment that can withstand heavy use while maintaining dignity and comfort for participants. Every aspect of the design has been considered from a support and accessibility perspective, creating a home that is both robust and welcoming.
The Heart of the Home
Open, Accessible and Built to Last
The open-plan living and dining area sits at the centre of the home, connecting naturally to the kitchen, bedrooms, and the secure outdoor space. The layout has been carefully planned to support independent living while enabling support staff to assist effectively. The home is designed to feel like a real home rather than an institutional space, with practical features built in from the beginning.
Lighting is designed to be practical for everyday living, with dimmable lighting provided in the main living areas and bedrooms. Light switches and power points are positioned consistently throughout the home at accessible heights to make daily routines simpler and easier to manage.
All internal corridors and passageways provide a minimum clear width of 1000mm, ensuring smooth, accessible movement throughout the home. Door handles are installed at consistent heights between 900mm and 1100mm above floor level, making them easy to reach and use.
Participant Bedrooms
Private, Comfortable and Designed for Real Life
Both participant bedrooms are designed to feel like proper private rooms rather than adapted spaces. Each bedroom is generously proportioned with plenty of personal space, and includes dedicated storage, giving participants real space to live independently and make their room their own.
Sound insulation in both bedrooms reduces noise transfer and stress, allowing residents to maintain privacy and separate routines within the same home. This makes a real difference in shared living, reducing conflict and the pressure of constant proximity. The separation between bedrooms means both participants can live comfortably in the same home while maintaining their own personal routine and space.
Kitchen
Simple, Practical and Built to Last
The kitchen is designed with durability at the core. Benchtops and cabinetry are made of robust materials that can withstand heavy use and maintain their appearance over time.
The kitchen is positioned to connect directly with the living and dining area, making the home feel open and accessible. Plenty of clear space is provided in front of benches and appliances, allowing participants and support staff to move comfortably and safely when preparing meals or using the kitchen.
The kitchen is equipped with the minimum fixtures required: a fixed cooktop with rangehood, an in-built oven, a sink with tap, and a dishwasher. This practical setup supports participants who want to be involved in cooking and meal preparation.
Task lighting is provided above workspaces, ensuring the kitchen is well-lit and easy to work in throughout the day and evening. Power points and controls are positioned at consistent heights throughout the kitchen, making everyday use simpler and more intuitive. Light switches are positioned consistently at accessible heights, horizontally aligned with door handles for predictability.
Bathrooms and Sanitary Facilities
Accessible, Safe and Dignified
The home includes a full bathroom with a corner shower designed for accessibility and ease of use. The shower features a spacious, step-free design that provides plenty of room for safe showering with support if needed.
The toilet area is laid out with generous clear space, allowing participants to use the bathroom safely and with dignity. This spacious, accessible layout ensures comfortable movement with or without support.
All bathroom walls have been reinforced to Robust standards, providing structural support where it's needed most. The wall reinforcements positioned adjacent to the toilet are built into the design, providing support when assistance is needed. These reinforcements are structurally robust while remaining visually discreet.
Slip-resistant flooring throughout all sanitary facilities meets the highest safety standards, ensuring safety in wet areas. All floor surfaces are firm, even, and feature level transitions between abutting surfaces, making the bathroom safe and easy to navigate.
Laundry
Practical and Accessible
A dedicated laundry area is provided with a sink or tub with taps. Plenty of clear space is provided in front of benches and appliances, ensuring the laundry space can be used comfortably by participants or support staff. Slip-resistant flooring meets the highest safety standards.
Overnight On-Call (OOA) Room
Support Nearby Without Losing Independence
The home includes a dedicated OOA room so overnight support can be provided when needed. This space allows participants to live independently while still having the reassurance that support is close by if required during the night or in emergencies.
The OOA room is positioned to maintain participant privacy while ensuring support staff can respond quickly when assistance is needed. The layout keeps participant spaces separate from the OOA area, helping maintain the boundaries between private and support spaces.
Outdoor Area
Safe, Secure and Easy to Navigate
The home includes secure outdoor space that connects directly to the living area, making it easy to move between indoor and outdoor areas. This direct connection encourages independence while supporting practical access to the outdoors.
Slip-resistant flooring is provided in outdoor areas, helping make these spaces safer while still feeling comfortable and relaxed. The outdoor design is straightforward and easy to maintain, giving participants an outdoor space to enjoy without complexity.
Accessibility Features
Built Into the Design from the Beginning
This home has been designed from the start to meet Robust design category requirements. Unlike homes where accessibility is added later, the features here are fundamental to how the home works.
Features include:
- Wide doorways throughout the home for smooth, accessible movement
- Step-free internal access with level transitions between all abutting surfaces
- Slip-resistant flooring in all areas
- Consistent light switch and power point heights for predictability
- High-impact/vandal-proof fittings and fixtures that are resilient yet inconspicuous
- Solid core doors throughout
- Laminated glass or polycarbonate resin to all glazed areas and doors
- Lockable windows for security
- Reinforced walls in bathrooms and sanitary facilities
- Sound insulation in participant bedrooms
- Recessed lighting fixtures for a finished appearance
- A spacious level landing area at the main external entry doorway with a covered roof for weather protection
- A safe, continuous step-free accessway from the car parking space to an entry doorway of the dwelling
All internal flooring is firm, even, and features level transitions between surfaces. The home is built with robust materials and high-impact wall linings, ensuring durability even with heavy use. Yet despite this durability, the home maintains a warm, residential character rather than an institutional appearance.
Location and Local Amenities
17 Balmore Street is located in Beveridge, a growing residential area in Melbourne's north, with convenient access to essential services and everyday amenities.
Shopping
Fountain Gate Shopping Centre
367 Mountain Highway, Fountain Gate VIC 3805
Approx. 15 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Coles Supermarket
Beveridge Horne Street, Beveridge VIC 3753
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Edgars Creek Park
Edgars Lane, Beveridge VIC 3753
Approx. 5 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car
Merri Creek Trail
Coburg North VIC 3058
Approx. 10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car
Medical
Broadmeadows Health Service
35-51 Johnstone Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047
Approx. 15 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Northern Hospital
185 Cooper Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047
Approx. 12 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
Transport
Beveridge Train Station
Horne Street, Beveridge VIC 3753
Approx. 8 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or walking (with support if needed)
Beveridge Bus Stops (Horne Street)
Horne Street, Beveridge VIC 3753 Approx.
10 minutes by car
Most suitable transport: car or support vehicle
