A listing on Inverloch’s waterfront at 46 Treadwells Rd offers something Victoria almost never sees: access to a private sandy beach with sweeping views of the inlet for around $3 million
Melburnians chasing a beach house usually settle for crowds and a parking space, but a listing in Inverloch offers private sand from the back door.
The waterfront house at 46 Treadwells Rd, Inverloch is for sale via expressions of interest, with a listing for private access to the coastline and stunning views over the inlet.
The listing has a price expectation of $2.96 million to $3.25 million.
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Ray White Inverloch agent Fiona McMahon-Hughes said true private beach access was almost unheard of in Victoria, outside a small number of tightly controlled coastal areas.
“Apart from a handful of well-kept addresses on the Mornington Peninsula, you almost never see this,” Ms McMahon-Hughes said.
“We use the word ‘rare’ a lot in real estate, but this is really rare because it offers something special: your own beach.”
The bedrooms overlook the water, a design choice made so that guests also wake up at the inlet.
The owners have owned 46 Treadwells Rd, Inverloch for approximately 25-30 years after purchasing the land decades ago and building the house themselves.
Ms McMahon-Hughes said the difference for buyers was that the water was not something you visited, but something you lived with every day.
“You have uninterrupted views of the water, birds, the weather rolling over the inlet, complete privacy and no neighbors to crowd you,” she said.
“You can wake up, go outside, go canoeing from your front door, come back for breakfast and then send the kids back to go fishing for dinner.”
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been in the current owners’ possession for about 25 to 30 years, after they bought the land decades ago and built the house from scratch.
Mrs McMahon-Hughes said the couple were now ready to move closer to their family, having designed the property specifically for retirement, downsizing and family visits.
Uninterrupted views of the inlet stretch with birds and changing weather rolling over the water.
Private beach access is the trend for potential buyers, allowing them to step straight onto their own sand without crowds or car trips.
One of the most striking choices was that the house was planned so that visitors did not become hidden away,” she said.
‘You can see water from every bedroom’
“That was intentional, the house was designed so that even visiting relatives would wake up with a view of the water.”
Inside, the house centers around a large open-plan living and kitchen area, designed to frame the intake through expansive glazing, with cathedral-style ceiling lines above the main room.
A wood fire anchors the living space for the colder months, while comfort features include heating and ceiling fans in the bedrooms, plus electric underfloor heating throughout, according to the listing.
The open plan living and kitchen area is designed around the view, with large glazing drawing the entrance into the room.
The home’s layout prioritizes water views, keeping the beach and cove in view from the main living areas.
The kitchen is equipped for everyday living with ample storage and bench space, a gas hob and electric ovens, and even a sink positioned to enjoy the water views.
For buyers looking for flexibility, the floor plan includes a second entrance with an additional living room and kitchenette, described as a potential dual living space for multi-generational families.
Ms McMahon-Hughes said it would also appeal to buyers considering premium short-stay accommodation, given Inverloch’s demand and the scarcity of top options offering true private access to the coastline.
“Huge. I mean, who wouldn’t book an Airbnb with their own private beach?” she said.
A sandy beach on the edge of the property makes kayaking, fishing and morning walks an everyday ritual.
The rare ‘private beach’ attraction is expected to entice lifestyle buyers looking for true waterfront privacy.
She said Inverloch continued to attract buyers who loved coastal living but wanted a sense of community rather than a ‘holiday only’ town.
“It’s a real coastal community,” Ms McMahon-Hughes said.
“Incredible cafes, restaurants, boutiques, clubs and social groups.
“It’s welcoming, lively and full of character. There’s always something happening, and a second point of difference is something that waterfront homes often lack: serious storage space.
The offer includes five parking spaces, a large garage and workshop, plus a separate double door shed, suitable for boats, caravans or equipment.
“Very unusual. Waterfront homes rarely offer this level of shed, storage and land,” Ms McMahon-Hughes said.
The home’s bathrooms are part of a practical, low-maintenance coastal setup, aimed at comfortable full-time living or an escape from the lock and box.
Outside, the approach to the property has been designed to create a sense of seclusion, with native gardens and a winding driveway before views open out onto the cove.
The listing also highlights a dam that attracts birds, along with fruit trees and vegetable gardens, and a mix of sheltered outdoor areas for entertaining or quiet time.
But Ms McMahon-Hughes said the one thing the photos never quite conveyed was what it felt like to stand there, away from the noise.
“The peace and quiet and the bird life,” she said.
“Buyers can only really understand it when you are there.”
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