Is this the last of the Bondi Beach shacks?
As developers and renovators change the face of the suburb, a rare example of old Bondi hits the market
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Bondi Beach might be better known for development and construction than a relaxed, sun-drenched lifestyle these days, but there are still hidden gems to be found in the iconic coastal suburb.
Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of North Bondi Beach, 144 Murriverie Road offers the kind of carefree beachside living that the area has become synonymous with.
Offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two car spaces, the post-war home has been stylishly updated while still retaining its coastal charm.
There’s self-contained accommodation and storage space at street level while, upstairs, the open plan living, kitchen and dining area leads onto a spacious deck with district views across to Rose Bay and the Harbour Bridge. A generous study on this floor is buffered from the living space by the central staircase, making it an ideal home office environment, as long as the sound of the waves doesn’t distract.
On the top floor, three light-filled bedrooms clustered around the bathroom also enjoy views of the treetops and district views.
With 490sqm to play with, there’s plenty of scope for growing families, who might also be attracted by the range of schools within easy walking distance.
Others still might be won over by this home’s charms as it is, with its gently nostalgic reminders for a time when this Sydney suburb truly was a surfer’s paradise.
Auction: Tuesday December 6
Open for Inspection: Thursday November 17 11.30am-12pm
Price guide: $5 million
Agent: Alex Lyons 0488 201 377, Ric Serrao 0412 072 178
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
Ever wondered what it takes to create a car like the Maserati? Meet the German designer taking on an Italian icon.
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Klaus Busse would like you to close your eyes and imagine yourself behind the wheel of a Maserati. Picture the GranTurismo, which launched in Australia in 2024. Where do you see yourself? Chances are, Busse suggests, it’s not during the school pick-up or commuting to the office.
“You’re probably on a wonderful road in Tuscany, or Highway 1, or you’re going to a red carpet event,” says Busse, who holds the enviable title of Head of Design at Maserati, the iconic Italian car manufacturer. “Basically, it’s about emotion.”
At the luxury end of the market, the GranTurismo Coupe—priced between $375,000 and $450,000—is designed to transform the driving experience into something extraordinary. For Busse and his team, these “sculptures on wheels” are not just status symbols or exhilarating machines but expressions of pure joy. Their mission is to encapsulate that feeling and translate it into their cars.
“I really feel the responsibility to create emotion,” he says. “We have a wonderful word in Italy: allegria, which is best translated as ‘joyful.’ Our job as a brand is to lift you into this area of joy, perfectly positioned just short of ecstasy. It’s that tingling sensation you feel in your body when you drive the car.”
Even as 60 percent of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, Maserati’s design ethos captures the essence of “everyday exceptional.” Whether navigating city streets or open roads, a Maserati turns heads without being ostentatious or aggressive. “I’ve driven these cars all over the world, and no matter where I go, people smile at me and give a thumbs-up,” says Busse.
Since joining Maserati in 2015, Busse has reimagined and redefined the brand, steering his team through the reinvention of classic models and the transition to electric vehicles. Iconic designs like the Fiat 500, which entered the EV market in 2020, serve as a testament to Maserati’s ability to blend tradition with innovation.
Unlike other luxury car brands, Maserati embraces radical change with new designs every 10 to 15 years. Busse loves connecting with fans who follow the brand closely. He explains that each Maserati model reflects a specific era, from the elegant 35GT of the 1950s to the wedge-shaped designs of the 1970s and the bold aesthetics of the 1980s.
“I often ask fans, ‘What is Maserati for you?’ because their responses tell me so much about how they connect with the brand,” he shares.
Inspired by legendary Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, Busse balances tradition with modernity in his designs. As Giugiaro once told him, “We always do the best in the moment.” This philosophy resonates deeply with Busse, who believes in honouring the past while embracing future possibilities.
Through advances in technology, techniques, and societal trends, Busse ensures Maserati remains at the forefront of automotive design. For him, the creative process is more than just a job—it’s a way to create joy, connection, and timeless elegance.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
