“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
— Mark 6:31
Welcome to White Cedars – a place to rest… to see and hear the sea.
This remote suburban beach home south of Adelaide provides a pleasing getaway. The rippling sound of not-too-distant waves, along with elevated views that extend up the coast and to the ranges, are pleasant reminders of having left the hustle of the city.
For us, White Cedars is a place to unwind. From an early sunrise over the eastern escarpment to the sunset over the sea it never fails to shift us down a gear or two. Moreover, and most happily, it is also a place from which to access the wineries, cafes and markets of the delightful Fleurieu.
Truth be told, we love to put our feet up and relax in the garden. Invariably, however, the lane at the side of our house beckons us on down to the wide, firm beach at its endpoint. Apart from summer public holidays the beach is quiet. But never without some point of interest. Early morning there are the locals who like to fish off the shore. Summer time is for swimming in the expansive, sandy bottomed, clear-blue waters. No regrets here.
Being here by the sea not only provides memories but also chance to regain a hold on the-things-that-matter and, maybe, dream a little… We find a good deal of pleasure in providing that same opportunity for others. Sharing our place is important to us. We sincerely hope that its restorative powers become your gift as well, as you embrace and enjoy your stay.
SellicksBeach…
Before the British colonisation of South Australia, the Sellicks Beach area, along with most of the Adelaide plains area and down the western side of the Fleurieu Peninsula, was/is home for the Kaurna people. It is of significance as being the site of a freshwater spring. This is noted nearby on a commemorative plaque at the end of Francis Street on the Esplanade.
The name Sellicks Beach, now without the apostrophe, originated in 1925 as "Sellick’s Beach Estate", which was developed by George and Robert Herrick, two farmers who lived at Aldinga. Today Herrick Street runs parallel to Alexander St towards the beach.
