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Retired jockey Damien Oliver is selling his humble beach house on Jan Juc’s front row.
Champion jockey Damien Oliver is selling his Jan Juc holiday home of 25 years on a prime beachfront strip overlooking popular surf breaks.
The three-time Melbourne Cup winner has for decades escaped to the humble, three-bedroom holiday shack to pursue his passion for surfing.
He described the sport as the “perfect outlet” during his racing career, when he was often spotted catching waves at nearby Bird Rock and Bells Beach.
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Retired jockey Damien Oliver loves to surf.
Perth-born Oliver retired from the track in 2023 as Australia’s most decorated jockey after notching up almost 3200 winners, including a record 129 group one races.
He and his family have long been based in Port Melbourne, where a pool and sauna are among the features of their primary bayside home.
There’s no such luxuries at the modest Surf Coast beach house, which is listed for sale in original condition.
An outdoor toilet and laundry can still be found in a fibro outbuilding, though an indoor bathroom is also installed.
The beach house is opposite Jan Juc’s sandstone cliffs.
The interior has a relaxed beachy vibe.
The kitchen retains its original retro charm.
It’s the land value of the prized clifftop position that underpins the 587sq m property’s $1.75m price tag.
The house is listed for private sale through My Agent Real Estate in Port Melbourne, which is marketing it as a renovation or knockdown rebuild prospect.
Oliver’s wife Trish, who is handling the sale, said he had always loved the no fuss, humble beach shack but had decided to move it on now he was retired.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to buy into a tightly held street in Jan Juc,” Mrs Oliver said.
“Ocean Blvd speaks for itself in terms of opportunity for sea views and proximity to the spectacular Surf Coast.”
Trish Climas, who would become Damien Oliver’s wife, relaxing at home in Jan Juc some years ago.
New owners have potential to unlock ocean views by adding a second storey, while making the most of the 16.6m frontage.
The existing house has a beachy vibe, with polished timber floorboards in the open-plan living area and bedrooms and a retro kitchen.
A wide front veranda overlooks crown land across the road where the scenic Surf Coast clifftop walking trail runs past.
Jan Juc beach, Bird Rock and Steps surf breaks are within walking distance, as well as Jan Juc village and The Beach Hotel.
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