A Inverloch waterfront listing at 46 Treadwells Rd is offering something Victoria almost never sees: private sandy beach access with sweeping inlet view for around $3m
Melburnians chasing a beach house usually settle for crowds and car park, but an Inverloch listing is offering private sand from the back door.
The waterfront home at 46 Treadwells Rd, Inverloch is on the market via expression of interest, with the listing spruiking private shoreline access and sweeping views across the inlet.
The listing is carrying $2.96m-$3.25m price hopes.
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Ray White Inverloch agent Fiona McMahon-Hughes said genuine private beach access was almost unheard of in Victoria, outside a small number of tightly held coastal pockets.
“Outside of a handful of tightly held Mornington Peninsula addresses, you almost never see this,” Ms McMahon-Hughes said.
“We use the word ‘rare’ a lot in real estate, but this genuinely is rare because it offers something extraordinary, your own beach.”
Water views are framed from the bedrooms, a design choice made so guests wake up to the inlet too.
The owners have held 46 Treadwells Rd, Inverloch for about 25-30 years after buying the land decades ago and building the home themselves.
Ms McMahon-Hughes said the difference for buyers was that the water wasn’t something you visited, it was something you lived with, every day.
“You’ve got uninterrupted water views, birdlife, weather rolling across the inlet, complete privacy, and no neighbours crowding you,” she said.
“You can wake up, step outside, go canoeing from your front door, come back for breakfast, then send the kids back out to fish for dinner.”
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been held by the current owners for about 25 to 30 years, after they bought the land decades ago and built the house from scratch.
Ms McMahon-Hughes said the couple were now ready to move closer to family, after purpose-designing the property for retirement, downsizing and family visits.
Uninterrupted inlet views stretch out with birdlife and changing weather rolling across the water.
Private beach access is the headline for prospective buyers letting them step straight onto their own sand without crowds or car trips.
One of the most striking choices was that the home had been planned so visitors were not tucked away,” she said.
“You can see water from every bedroom,”
“That was intentional, the home was designed so that even visiting family members would wake up to water views.”
Inside, the house centres around a grand open-plan living and kitchen zone, designed to frame the inlet through expansive glazing, with cathedral-style ceiling lines above the main space.
A wood fire anchors the living area for colder months, while comfort features include heating and ceiling fans to bedrooms, plus underfloor electric heating throughout, according to the listing.
The open-plan living and kitchen zone is designed around the view, with expansive glazing pulling the inlet into the room.
The home’s layout prioritises the water outlook so the beach and inlet stay in sight from the main living areas.
The kitchen is set up for everyday with ample storage and bench space, gas cooktop and electric ovens, and even a sink positioned to take in the water outlook.
For buyers wanting flexibility, the floorplan includes a second entrance with an additional lounge and kitchenette, described as a potential dual-living set up for multi-generational families.
Ms McMahon-Hughes said it would also appeal to purchasers considering premium short-stay accommodation, given Inverloch’s demand and the scarcity of top-end options offering true private shoreline access.
“Huge. I mean, who wouldn’t book an Airbnb with their own private beach?” she said.
A sandy shoreline sits at the edge of the property turning kayaking, fishing and morning walks into an everyday ritual.
The rare “private beach” drawcard is expected to tempt lifestyle buyers chasing true waterfront privacy.
She said Inverloch continued to attract buyers who loved coastal living but wanted a community feel rather than a “holiday-only” town.
“It’s a genuine coastal community,” Ms McMahon-Hughes said.
“Incredible cafes, restaurants, boutiques, clubs, and social groups.
“It’s welcoming, vibrant, and full of character. There’s always something happening, and a second point of difference is something waterfront homes often lack: serious storage.
The listing includes five car spaces, a large garage and workshop, plus a separate dual-door shed suited to boats, caravans or equipment.
“Very unusual. Waterfront homes rarely offer this level of shedding, 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 a lock-and-leave escape.
Outside, the property’s approach is designed to create a sense of seclusion, with native gardens and a winding driveway before the outlook opens to the inlet.
The listing also highlights a dam that attracts birdlife, along with fruit trees and vegetable gardens, and a mix of sheltered outdoor zones for entertaining or quiet time.
But Ms McMahon-Hughes said the one thing the photos could never properly convey was what it felt like standing there, away from the noise.
“The peace, the quiet, and the birdlife,” she said.
“Buyers can only truly understand it when you stand there.”
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