Seaside dream: Property with private beach hits the market
For Victorian retirees John and Glenys Dale, selling their much-loved seaside home - with a private beach - has been an emotional decision.
With five children and 10 grandchildren, the Dales said their Inverloch home was a hive of activity for special occasions like Christmas.
“Family come down for holidays, and the grandkids drag their swags out the front and camp,” Mrs Dale said.
Mr Dale said kayaking and swimming often topped the list of things to do when friends and family visited.
Mr Dale said he hoped another family would enjoy the home just like they have.
“When we bought this place it didn’t have one tree on it. We have transformed the land completely - even down to the spear-grass we planted bordering the beach,” he said.
“It’s such a peaceful place with plenty of wildlife to enjoy.”
Mrs Dale described the property as “paradise” with their own zoo.
“We put our heart and soul into this property and now we have kangaroos, echidnas, a wombat and the odd koala,” she said.
“There’s a magpie that comes for breakfast and the fresh water dam in front fills up with birds.”
Mr Dale said: “When the frogs are breeding he can hardly hear himself think. We have identified five species of frogs and thoroughly enjoy listening to them in full voice”.
“We are sad to leave and our family are just as sad,” he said.