Property of the Week: 117 Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi, NSW
Social media phenomenon the Norris Nuts are listing their architect-designed North Bondi home following a $5 million transformation.
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North Bondi is one of Sydney’s most coveted addresses thanks to its enviable proximity to Australia’s most famous beach – and the high-profile residents who call it home.
A contemporary six-bedroom house at 117 Brighton Boulevard is a beach house with a very 2026 twist – it’s owned by one of the country’s most influential families.
The vendors don’t come from “old money” and are not of a political persuasion, but the Norris family – also known as The Norris Nuts – have about 20 million social media followers. Former Olympic swimmer Justin Norris, his wife Brooke, and their six children, Sabre, Sockie, Biggy, Naz, Disco and Charm are known for sharing their daily escapades, which reportedly earn them as much as $10,000 a day.
The Norrises purchased the property in 2022 for $15.2 million and then set about transforming the home via a $5 million renovation that enlisted the expert help of award-winning architect Nick Tobias and renowned builders 3M.
Although the family originally intended for the home to house their growing brood, they are now offloading 117 Brighton Boulevard to focus on another North Bondi property they bought back in 2023 for $14.2 million.
Now their reimagined beach house is back on the market with Ric Serrao, Alex Lyons and Christophe Serrao of Raine & Horne Double Bay.
While the agents are not publicly disclosing a price guide, local properties have recently sold for between $13.9 million for a vacant land parcel at 108 Ramsgate Ave and $21.5 million for a penthouse at 6/124 Campbell Parade.
The sleek interiors of the two-storey Norris family home include European oak floors, Calacatta marble surfaces and extensive glazing to capture the coastal light.
At its heart, the spacious open-plan living and dining zone connects to an Instagram-worthy marble kitchen with a grand island bench large enough to welcome half a dozen kids. The space features top-of-the-line appliances and sliding doors opening out to a private backyard, complete with a sun deck and a plunge pool.
The ground floor also houses a family-friendly laundry, a media room, and a main bedroom suite with an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe with a skylight.
Upstairs, the views come into focus in the expansive second living room. There is a full communal bathroom and four more bedrooms, each with built-ins, one with an ensuite and two with integrated desks.
Fit for a family who works from home, the North Bondi property has a separate studio space out the back with a private entrance.
Throughout the house, the technology has been updated with Control4 automation, a Sonos sound system, Circadian lighting, VRV air-conditioning, automated blinds, heated bathroom floors, and a CCTV security system.
A front courtyard has plenty of room for three cars, a real estate rarity in Bondi, but there is also a DA approval for a double lock-up garage.
The Norris family’s residence at 117 Brighton Boulevard is listed via private treaty with Ric Serrao, Alex Lyons and Christophe Serrao of Raine & Horne Double Bay.
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A grand, heritage-style beach house with a tennis court, tower rooftop and bay views is redefining Sorrento luxury living.
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It’s a beach house, but not as you know it. Despite its heritage-inspired facade, Tower House in the coastal pocket of Sorrento has all the hallmarks of a grand estate with the benefits of a contemporary build.
Although the striking residence with a tennis court and pool on Victoria’s coveted Mornington Peninsula was only built in the 1990s, it oozes old-world charm, echoing the classic Sorrento tower houses that pepper the beachside suburb.
Sorrento real estate has had a rollercoaster ride in recent years after surfing a significant price wave during the pandemic.
The 12-month median house price in the area was down 23.9 per cent to $1.75 million over the June quarter last year, according to Domain data – the steepest drop on the peninsula. However, by the close of 2025, REA Group’s PropTrack figures showed Sorrento was down only 3.2 per cent over the 12 months to December, indicating that values are on a slow climb.
Tower House has been held by the same family since 2002, last changing hands for $1.47 million according to CoreLogic records. Today, Rob Curtain and Danielle Vains of Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty have listed the 1711sq m four-bedroom, four-bathroom property with a price guide of $7.3 million to $8 million.
Inside the palatial family residence, there are multiple living areas for formal and more casual entertaining spaces, which spill out onto traditional wraparound terraces.
The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a double oven, a unique black-and-white checkered floor, and an adjoining sunroom.
All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, three have their own ensuites and the fourth sits beside a full family bathroom. An additional multipurpose room could be a fifth bedroom or home office with a fireplace.
Beyond the entry portico and foyer, a statement spiral staircase rises up to the tower and vast rooftop terrace, complete with a built-in bar and sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay.
The grounds at Tower House have been designed for relaxed beachside living, ticking all the boxes for resort-style entertaining, from the full north-to-south-facing tennis court and heated pool to the spa and private manicured gardens. To showcase its peninsula setting, the property also features a row of iconic “Brighton beach boxes” as a colourful alternative poolside cabana.
Bonus features at the property include ducted heating, air-conditioning, and a double lock-up garage with loft storage.
Buyers seeking more space or an added income stream can seize a neighbouring opportunity with a three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage on seperate title fronting Hotham Rd for sale by the same owners.
Tower House is close to Sorrento’s shopping strip, Sorrento Park, the beach and coastal walking trails.
The property at 3395 Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento is listed with Rob Curtain and Danielle Vains of Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty.
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