She was ‘gifted’ a multi-million dollar waterfront mansion by ex-husband Karl Stefanovic in their November 2016 divorce settlement.
And Cassandra Thorburn’s dream home has turned into a living nightmare, with another estate being built on top of hers, causing major headaches for all the neighbours.
Residents of adjacent properties are complaining about the non-stop building work taking place since June, coincidentally when Cassandra and her children moved into the home in Cremorne, Sydney’s lower north shore.
Living nightmare! Cassandra Thorburn’s wealthy neighbour is building a new house ON TOP of her $8million mansion ‘gift’ from ex-husband Karl Stefanovic… and residents are LIVID over noise, dust and rampant mice
Pictures of the new mansion being constructed above from Cassandra’s $8million waterfront home from June until now, show almost no signs of building progress.
Neighbours have complained the road leading to their properties has been turned into a ‘highway for lorries’ due to numerous renovations in the area.
They also claim mice are much more prevalent in the neighbourhood because of the ongoing building work.
![There goes the neighbourhood! Cassandra's dream home in Cremorne, Sydney's lower north shore, has turned into a living nightmare, with another estate being built on top of hers, causing major headaches for all the neighbours](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/21/00/45829CE600000578-4999486-There_goes_the_neighbourhood_Cassandra_s_dream_home_in_Cremorne_-a-47_1508542882265.jpg)
There goes the neighbourhood! Cassandra’s dream home in Cremorne, Sydney’s lower north shore, has turned into a living nightmare, with another estate being built on top of hers, causing major headaches for all the neighbours
![Slow going: Pictures of the new mansion being constructed above Cassandra's $8 million waterfront home from June (pictured) until now show almost no signs of building progress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/21/00/45829CCA00000578-4999486-Slow_going_Pictures_of_the_new_mansion_being_constructed_above_C-a-48_1508542882484.jpg)
![Slow going: Pictures of the new mansion being constructed above Cassandra's $8 million waterfront home from June until now (pictured) show almost no signs of building progress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/21/00/45829D0600000578-4999486-Slow_going_Pictures_of_the_new_mansion_being_constructed_above_C-a-46_1508542882224.jpg)
Slow going: Pictures of the new mansion being constructed above Cassandra’s $8 million waterfront home from June (left) until now (right) show almost no signs of building progress
![¿I hear it all day, every day': Residents of adjacent properties are complaining about the non-stop building work taking place since June, coincidentally when Cassandra and her children moved in](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/21/00/45829D2500000578-4999486-_I_hear_it_all_day_every_day_Residents_of_adjacent_properties_ar-a-49_1508542882570.jpg)
‘I hear it all day, every day’: Residents of adjacent properties are complaining about the non-stop building work taking place since June, coincidentally when Cassandra and her children moved in
‘I hear it all day, every day. We can feel the noise, vibrations, dust and it’s from eight until five, but they don’t seem to be making much progress,’ explained one resident.
‘When is it actually going to be built? The noise means the mice and other animals run away, they’re petrified,’ they continued.
‘That’s what animals do, cats as well – we’ve had to put special pads down to trap the mice and deter them from the house,’ they added.
![Disruptions: Neighbours have complained the road leading to their properties has been turned into a ¿highway for lorries¿ due to numerous renovations occurring above Cassandra's (pictured) home](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/21/00/4581D77200000578-4999486-Disruptions_Neighbours_have_complained_the_road_leading_to_their-a-50_1508542882618.jpg)
Disruptions: Neighbours have complained the road leading to their properties has been turned into a ‘highway for lorries’ due to numerous renovations occurring above Cassandra’s (pictured) home
![A far cry: The outside is painted a tepid grey tone, unlike the gleaming white 'flawless' property promised. Pictured: Architect impressions of the development at completion](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/21/00/45829CD000000578-4999486-A_far_cry_The_outside_is_painted_a_tepid_grey_tone_unlike_the_gl-a-51_1508542882695.jpg)
A far cry: The outside is painted a tepid grey tone, unlike the gleaming white ‘flawless’ property promised. Pictured: Architect impressions of the development at completion
!['When is it actually going to be built?' Works on top of Cassandra's property have shown little progress since June (pictured), still looking a far cry from architect impressions in October](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/20/22/45829D3600000578-4999486-_When_is_it_actually_going_to_be_built_Works_on_top_of_Cassandra-a-5_1508535625368.jpg)
!['When is it actually going to be built?' Works on top of Cassandra's property have shown little progress since June, still looking a far cry from architect impressions in October (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/20/22/45829CFE00000578-4999486-_When_is_it_actually_going_to_be_built_Works_on_top_of_Cassandra-a-6_1508535625456.jpg)
‘When is it actually going to be built?’: Works on top of Cassandra’s property have shown little progress since June (left), still looking a long way from completion when pictured in October (right)
The outside is painted a tepid grey tone, unlike the gleaming white ‘flawless’ property promised.
Construction of the new mansion is set behind Cassandra’s house, but further up the incline, making it appear like it is being constructed directly on top.
‘Showcasing flawless architecture on a deep waterfront parcel of land with zoning to add your own private jetty, this property will rival any on the Harbour as a truly elite address,’ the copy of the brochure reads.
‘The home has been meticulously designed for minimum maintenance, optimum year-round sunlight and maximum enjoyment of the spectacular outlook,’ it continues.
While not as far behind as the mansion being built above it, Cassandra’s home also appears incomplete.
![New home: Karl, Cassandra and their three children Jackson, 17, Ava, 12, and River, ten, had never lived in the Cremorne property (pictured) as a family](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/20/22/45829CD600000578-4999486-New_home_Karl_Cassandra_and_their_three_children_Jackson_17_Ava_-a-11_1508535625801.jpg)
New home: Karl, Cassandra and their three children Jackson, 17, Ava, 12, and River, ten, had never lived in the Cremorne property (pictured) as a family
![Ongoing work: Despite the glamorous interior, Cassandra's outside staircase is reportedly unfinished and the roadside entrance to the property appears to be blocked off](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/20/22/457344AB00000578-4999486-Ongoing_work_Despite_the_glamorous_interior_Cassandra_s_outside_-a-8_1508535625527.jpg)
Ongoing work: Despite the glamorous interior, Cassandra’s outside staircase is reportedly unfinished and the roadside entrance to the property appears to be blocked off
![Split: September last year saw Karl and Cassandra announce their separation after 21 years of marriage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/20/22/45723A1300000578-4999486-Split_September_last_year_saw_Karl_and_Cassandra_announce_their_-a-10_1508535625782.jpg)
Split: September last year saw Karl and Cassandra announce their separation after 21 years of marriage
Her outside staircase is reportedly unfinished and the roadside entrance to the property appears to be blocked off.
Karl, Cassandra and their three children Jackson, 17, Ava, 12, and River, ten, had never lived in the Cremorne property as a family.
September last year saw Karl and Cassandra announce their separation after 21 years of marriage.
Karl moved out of their family home in Lindfield, on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, where Cassandra remained until June.
Since then, the father-of-three has been spotted on a number of occasions with former-model-turned footwear designer Jasmine Yarbrough, 33.
![Moving on: Karl moved out of their family home in Lindfield, on Sydney's Upper North Shore, where Cassandra remained until June](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/20/22/45723A2C00000578-4999486-Moving_on_Karl_moved_out_of_their_family_home_in_Lindfield_on_Sy-a-12_1508535625842.jpg)
Moving on: Karl moved out of their family home in Lindfield, on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, where Cassandra remained until June
![New flame: The father-of-three has been spotted on a number of occasions with former-model-turned footwear designer Jasmine Yarbrough, 33 (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/20/22/455EEA5300000578-4999486-New_flame_The_father_of_three_has_been_spotted_on_a_number_of_oc-a-13_1508535625966.jpg)
New flame: The father-of-three has been spotted on a number of occasions with former-model-turned footwear designer Jasmine Yarbrough, 33 (pictured)