Clifftop Aireys Inlet home near Round the Twist lighthouse hits market for about $2.3 million

A clifftop home in Aireys Inlet, directly beside the Split Point Lighthouse that anchored the rounds of the beloved 1990s series Round the Twist, is on the market for about $2.1 million to $2.3 million. The property has been in the same family for more than 85 years and offers unobstructed ocean views just metres from the landmark that helped launch a generation of fans into its quirky adventures across Australia’s coastline.

Listing agent Marty Maher of Great Ocean Properties said the home’s location makes it a rare find on the Victorian coast, noting that it sits on one of the few bona fide clifftop sites available. The listing emphasizes not just views but also the immediate cultural cachet attached to the nearby lighthouse and its longstanding ties to the Round the Twist storyline.

The three-bedroom, one-bathroom residence was built in the 1980s, though the site itself was part of a 1937 land release. The dwelling features generous natural light, exposed wooden ceiling beams and an open-plan living space, all of which contribute to a simple, comfortable holiday-style layout. The property has operated as a reliable rental, averaging around $50,000 a year, and has not required a full renovation to attract tenants. Yet buyers should be mindful of development limits tied to the lighthouse’s heritage status, which Maher says constrain what can be added or altered on the site. “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.”

The house stands amid a landscape where coastal landmarks like Eagle Rock and Table Rock are visible from the property, underscoring its appeal as a prime holiday spot for fans and visitors alike who want a slice of iconic Australian shore life. The vendor’s perspective is colored by decades of ownership; the seller is described as being in her 90s, with the property passing through generations, a factor that underscores the urgency some buyers feel to secure a piece of the region before it becomes unavailable.

The Round the Twist franchise remains a cultural touchstone for Australians who grew up in the 1990s. The lighthouse area near Aireys Inlet became part of the show’s identity, with the Split Point Lighthouse serving as the address of the show’s protagonists in the early episodes. The program’s lasting legacy is reflected in a broader cultural study conducted by Swinburne University of Technology, which in 2023 named Round the Twist Australia’s favourite kids’ show. In a survey of 542 adults who grew up watching Australian television, the study found that a majority connected with Australian-origin programs that blended eccentric elements with everyday life. Round the Twist topped the list of programs most revisited in adulthood, ahead of Play School and Mr Squiggle, among others, highlighting the enduring appeal of uniquely Australian storytelling that viewers associate with home-grown landscapes and landmarks.

For prospective buyers, the Aireys Inlet listing offers more than a house in a scenic setting. It combines a tangible, long-held family asset with cultural resonance tied to a national favorite, and the opportunity to own a slice of the region where a storied lighthouse and a beloved 1990s children’s show intersect on the edge of the Southern Ocean.