1930s Art Deco former dance hall turned coastal residence and creative retreat, owned by film producer David Elfick listed for sale
Australian film producer and writer David Elfick, known for Blackrock and Rabbit-Proof Fence, is selling his Palm Beach property.
LJ Hooker Palm Beach has listed 16 Ocean Road, a 1930s Art Deco former dance hall known as the Palladium, which has since been transformed into a coastal residence and creative retreat.
Originally built in the early 1930s, the Palladium operated as a beachfront social venue and community dance hall overlooking Palm Beach. It was used for dances, surf club events and local gatherings, and formed part of the area’s early social life.
The building has since been adapted into a private home while retaining its original structure, scale and coastal orientation.
The main residence is arranged across a large open-plan living, dining and kitchen area positioned to face the ocean.
This level includes four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, along with a covered deck, private courtyard and outdoor beach shower.
A separate upper-level studio is fully self-contained and includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, second laundry and private deck and has spectacular views across Palm Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
The property sits on 1,151sqm and includes landscaped grounds with native planting, edible gardens and informal coastal vegetation.
The home reflects its transition from a 1930s dance hall into a private coastal residence, while maintaining its connection to the beach environment and its original architectural character.