A clifftop home next door to the Round the Twist lighthouse is up for sale.
The stunning ocean view property, which has been family-owned for over 85 years, is now on the market and fans of the iconic ’90s series are going nuts.
With unobstructed views of the sea and just a few metres away from the iconic Split Point Lighthouse – where the likes of Tamsin West, Ebonnie Masini and Rian McLean filmed the Aussie kids show – the home in Aireys Inlet is a prime holiday spot.
The home’s neighbouring lighthouse garnered nationwide fame when it featured as the address of the Round the Twist protagonists.
Local landmarks in the area include Eagle Rock and Table Rock, natural wonders that can be seen from the home itself and are waiting to be explored by its future owners.
Marty Maher, the listing agent for Great Ocean Properties, revealed that the home’s presence on the market was a steal considering it is one of the very few pieces of land on the Victorian coastline that features a bona fide clifftop site.
A clifftop home next door to the Round the Twist lighthouse is up for sale. Pictured: Round The Twist cast
The stunning ocean view property, which has been family-owned for over 85 years, is now on the market and fans of the iconic ’90s series are going nuts
‘My vendor is in her ’90s and it was bought by her husband’s father in the original release so it is certainly pretty iconic,’ Marty told realestate.com.au.
‘The views are just superb, so immediate – everyone just walks in and goes ‘wow”.
‘It is comfortable, it’s been a really strong rental, it averages about $50,000 a year, so it doesn’t have to be renovated but it I think cosmetically it could.’
As for the home itself, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom house was built in the 1980s.
However, the site was part of the original land release in 1937.
The abode boasts lots of natural light, exposed wooden ceiling beams and an open-plan living space.
Due to the home’s close proximity to the landmark, development on the site is limited, says Marty.
‘There is a little bit of restriction about what you could do because of the sensitivity of the lighthouse,’ he said.
‘A lot of people want to go up and put another storey on and we just don’t think that would be possible because of the historic nature of the lighthouse, it would distract from the lighthouse.’
As for the home itself, the three-bedroom, bathroom house was built in the 1980s. However, the site was part of an original land release in 1937
The abode boasts lots of natural light, exposed wooden ceiling beams and an open-plan living space
Due to the home’s close proximity to the landmark, development on the site is limited, says Marty
Round The Twist is a classic Aussie children’s program and iconic to many who grew up in the ’90s.
So much so that the four-season series was voted Australia’s Favourite Kids’ Show in 2023.
In a survey of adults who grew up watching Australian-made children’s television, the beloved show won out against other classics such as Play School, Bananas in Pyjamas and Blinky Bill.
The votes were gathered in a project run by Swinburne University of Technology.
After Round the Twist, Play School scored second place, followed by Mr Squiggle, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, Blinky Bill, The Ferals, Lift Off!, Ship to Shore, Bananas in Pyjamas, with The Genie from Down Under at number ten.
The university’s research team examined 542 survey responses and conducted 21 in-depth interviews with adults who were raised on Australian television to gauge the enduring influence of children’s TV.
Nine out of ten survey participants reported that some of their cherished childhood shows were of Australian origin.
The study also revealed that the most enduring Australian children’s programs possessed a ‘cheeky’ or ‘edgy’ quality, often combining a distinctive blend of eccentric elements with relatable depictions of Australian life.
The survey highlighted that the beloved series, Round the Twist, not only ranked as the respondents’ top choice but also emerged as the show most frequently revisited in their adult years. This was followed closely by Play School and Mr Squiggle.
