A look inside the controversial rebuild of Jackie O’s $5 million Clovelly mansion revealed – realestate.com.au

Radio star Jackie O Henderson’s controversial construction of her mega-mansion is well underway as new photos reveal the current state of the site.

Henderson bought the Clovelly block in March 2023 for $13.2 million, and since the previous property was demolished to make way for a luxury mansion with a swimming pool, the $5 million rebuild of the house has caused a stir in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

New exclusive photos obtained by News Corp Australia reveal the epic construction site underway in Clovelly’s tight cul-de-sac.

The images show no trace of the previous house, which has now been completely demolished. The block is now filled with construction equipment and scaffolding, the foundation has been laid and the lower half of the house is starting to take shape.

Jackie O’s Clovelly mansion is starting to take shape. Photo: NewsWire/Nikki Short

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Jackie O has said she wants it to be an ‘Amalfi Coast’ inspired home. Image: Instagram

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The brick pillars and the first floor foundation have been placed, ready for the next construction phase. According to renderings of the architectural plans, what appears to be the lower level is taking shape and will eventually become a gym leading to a swimming pool.

The block is in the ideal location to capture beautiful, uninterrupted views over Gordons Bay.

The plans for the four-bedroom house were designed by architect Madeleine Blanchfield and Henderson thinks it will be “like being in Italy on the Amalfi Coast” when complete.

Local agents expect the home to be worth $25 million or more upon completion.

The reconstruction of Jackie O’s home hit the headlines in April when demolition and construction started, with Randwick City Council confirming that multiple complaints had been received from locals.

One floor has been constructed. Photo: NewsWire/Nikki Short

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The house overlooks Gordons Bay. Photo: NewsWire/Nikki Short

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Complaints included ‘horrendous noise’, increased traffic, large trucks and the addition of a site office.

One neighbor, Lynn, reported that traders blocked access to her driveway.

“I don’t want to have to go to them every time I want to leave my driveway,” she said.

As demolition began, a Randwick City Council spokesperson confirmed that two complaints had been received during the demolition process and neither had anything to do with noise, traffic or trucks – both were related to concerns about environmental impacts, reports from April showed.

“The municipality has received two complaints regarding the disposal of sedimentation,” the spokesperson said.

Jackie O is building her dream home in Clovelly. Photo: NewsWire/John Appleyard

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Artist impression of what the house will look like.

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“After receiving the complaints, city officials visited the property and requested that the builder implement additional sediment control measures to reduce potential runoff to the ocean.”

The municipality confirmed that the builders have met the request satisfactorily.

However, neighbors feared the problem would worsen in the coming months, with builders confirming construction would likely not be completed until June 2026.

Complaints from neighbors turned into personal attacks on Henderson instead of focusing on problems with the property.

“They’re disgusting. I can’t imagine what kind of person she is with all her potty humor,” neighbor Lynn said of Henderson.

Before purchasing the Clovelly home, Henderson sold her Woollahra home in March 2023 for $13.25 million, $2 million more than she paid for it in 2020.

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