[gd124]

His land probably was but the land they are restricting has never been sold. It's more like me living next door to a public park and one day deciding to fence off half of the park for my own private use.

[Rebelbase]

"land they are restricting has never been sold."

But is has been privately owned land and never was a "park" or public property. The beach behind the property can still be accessed from either end.