Taylor Swift
John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images TAS Rights ManagementTaylor Swift's Holiday House sits quietly on the beach – but the singer is now planning a lavish redesign of the Rhode Island beachfront mansion.
According to the building permit and zoning certificate obtained before Us Weekly On Tuesday, January 14, Swift, 35, will expand the western property located in the exclusive Watch Hill area by 400 square feet.
The singer's building plans, which will cost $1.7 million to complete, include converting one of the existing bedrooms in the 11,000-square-foot property into an “expanded bedroom suite” and lounge.
Additionally, Swift purchased the property in 2013 for $17.75 million, according to Providence Magazineplans to add a new bedroom to the house known locally as the “High Watch” or “Holiday House.” The kitchen will also be remodeled.
Although it is unclear when construction will begin on the property, construction documents have been created for November 25, 2024 and December 4, 2024, with a set completion date of December 4, 2025. The work will be carried out by local contractors, led by David W. Shavovalovwhich is based in Hope Valley and is viewed as “an upscale builder serving Rhode Island's south coast,” according to the Construction Review website BuildZoom.com.
Set on more than five acres filled with pristine gardens, an expansive courtyard and a pool with a pool house, Swift's Rhode Island resort offers “700 feet of private beachfront” for every NewsweekIt includes eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms. There are also eight fireplaces on site, according to the outlet.
The property has evolved into a character of its own during Swift's time in the spotlight, hosting several star-studded Fourth of July parties and inspiring the song “The Last Great American Dynasty” from her 2020 album. Folklorewhich seems to chart the life of an American socialite Rebecca Harkness Who previously owned the house.
Swift spent time at the property until August 2024, when she hosted a tight-knit group of friends including Ryan Reynolds And the wife Blake Livelywho celebrated Her thirty-seventh birthday While in town.
The group also includes Swift's friend, Travis Kelseywhich she was seen enjoying Quality time With the outside being in the courtyard at one stage, according to the pictures I got TMZ at that time.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reunited after weeks of breaking up due to their busy schedules. The couple, both 34, were spotted out for the first time since Swift wrapped up her European tour of the Eras Tour, enjoying a cozy date at her Rhode Island mansion on Saturday, August 24, according to photos obtained by TMZ. In the footage (…)
Additional photos obtained Daily Mail Revealed to be Travis' classmate Patrick Mahomes and his family, as well as Travis' brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Kylie Kelseyalso joined in the August festivities, held during the final months of Swift's 18-month celebrations. Tour of the ages.
An insider said we At the end of August that Swift He loves Rhode Island decline. “Taylor has been on tour and working non-stop and she loves the Rhode Island house and wanted to spend some time there while the weather is still good and she can enjoy it,” the source said. “It was a great feeling to be home again. It was great to see friends and family and have a good time with everyone and chat and download into everyone's worlds because it was so busy and disconnected.
