Rove McManus and his wife Tasma Walton splashed out $6.4million on a luxurious clifftop bungalow in Bronte, Sydney in 2016.
And after renovation permits were approved last year, the 44-year-old TV presenter has been busy transforming the beachside home – much to the anger of locals.
With extensive demolition and earthworks underway, neighbours have described the build as ‘excessive’, ‘disruptive’ and ‘inappropriate’.
Reno rumble! Rove McManus continues $4 million renovations on his $6.4 million Sydney clifftop beachside property as locals bemoan the ‘disruptive’ build
Sold! The former Rove Live host (L) splashed out $6.4 million for a luxurious clifftop beach bungalow in Sydney’s Bronte in 2016 with TV wife Tasma Walton (R)
The proposed renovations could potentially add $4million to the value of the home.
It is understood the couple made multiple attempts to have a planning application approved to build on the sloping block, which was granted last year.
After Waverley Council approved the plans in late 2017, work began earlier this year.
With extensive demolition and earthworks underway on the property, the TV star’s neighbours have described the build as ‘excessive’, ‘disruptive’ and ‘inappropriate’
Picturesque spot! The 1920s redesigned beach home has unparalleled views of Bronte beach
Construction zone: Dirt piles, concrete slabs, and building equipment are seen strewn across the property, which has been barricaded by security fences
The land is currently barricaded by security fences and is quite an eyesore.
Photos of the property show dirt piles, concrete slabs and building equipment strewn across the construction zone.
Rove is believed to be upgrading the home with a second-storey as well as a two-car basement garage with lift access.
Turn back! The build is also inconveniencing the public, as a footpath on the high side of street is currently blocked during Rove’s construction
‘Use other footpath’: Providing direct access up the road to the local Bronte village shops and cafes, commuters are being diverted to another path across the road
The build is also inconveniencing the public, as a footpath on the high side of street is blocked as a result of construction.
Pedestrians are being diverted to another path across the road to access the local shops and cafés.
The footpath is expected to be accessible again when the full renovations are completed.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Rove McManus for comment.
Extension: Rove is believed to be upgrading the stylish home with a second-storey addition, as well as a two-car basement garage with lift access
Stunning! The glamorous five-bedroom house, which overlooks Bronte beach, boasts a 740sqm landscaped block and a self-contained studio
Stylish! To add to the grand layout, the home also includes a custom fitted home office and library, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar
The couple purchased the five-bedroom property, which overlooks Bronte Beach and boasts a home library and temperature-controlled wine cellar, after selling their Avalon abode.
Rove and Tasma, who married in 2009 and share a two-year-old daughter Ruby, previously lived in America and still own a house in Los Angeles.
The media personality is best known as the host of long-running talk show Rove Live. He also runs the production company Roving Enterprises.
Rove was the host of Australian variety show Rove Live for 10 years and had the signature catchphrase sign off ‘say hi to your mum for me’