Basking in sprawling splendour of Hamptons

This beautiful five-bedroom riverfront mansion in Ashmore has been stylishly updated from the solid ‘80s to offer the latest any discerning family would require

A POOL, sauna and tennis court spread across a 1560sq m block was just the kind of space the Sheather family were hunting for two years ago.

Neil and Michelle Sheather said they bought this grand riverfront mansion after an afternoon walk around Ashmore.

“We were living at the Isle of Capri and were motivated to move to a bigger place so the kids could have more space,” Mr Sheather said.

“We did have a contract on a home down the road on Riverbank Court but it was taking a long time to process so one afternoon we just went for a walk.

“There was a sale sign on this home which is probably about 10 houses down from Riverbank Court.

“We had a wander around and ended up buying it that afternoon.

The father-of-two said while the house had an aged 80s design he could see enormous potential.

After spending more than $350,000 on renovations, the family of four moved in and called it home in 2015.

“It would have been crazy to knock the home down and start again because it was such a solid construction,” Mr Sheather said. “I hate renovating but it was worth it.”

The home has been styled to channel a modern Hamptons look with high ceilings and a fireplace.

Quantum quartz benchtops feature in the kitchen and heated towel racks in the bathroom add a touch of luxury.