Taylor Swift has revealed her grand renovation plans for her Rhode Island mansion, where she’s been frequently staying with her boyfriend Travis Kelce.
The superstar couple took refuge in the stunning seaside estate in the exclusive Watch Hill neighborhood after Swift wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour in August.
This $17 million vacation home, which became a celeb hotspot after hosting Taylor’s legendary Independence Day parties with her A-list friends like Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, is now set for a lavish upgrade.
Swift is planning a $1.7 million overhaul, which includes a 400-square-foot expansion, according to a building permit and zoning certificate obtained by UsWeekly on Tuesday.
The renovation will see one of the estate’s 11,000 square feet transformed into an ‘enlarged bedroom suite and lounge.’
Additionally, the Cardigan singer, who bought the property in 2013, is eyeing a new bedroom for the main house and a complete kitchen remodel.
While construction details are still under wraps, the building permits were issued in late November and early December 2024, with an expiration date of December 2025.
Set on more than five acres of pristine gardens and featuring a wide patio, swimming pool with a pool house, and 700 feet of private beachfront, Swift’s Rhode Island retreat is nothing short of a dream.
With eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and eight fireplaces, it’s the ultimate getaway.
Swift was last spotted there in August 2024, when she hosted Travis and a tight-knit group of friends.
Taylor appeared to be letting her hair down after missing out on her annual July 4 bash because she was on tour, with sold-out dates across Europe.
The lovebirds have spent much of their time jetting off to see one another amid their busy schedules since the start of their romance.
Meanwhile, Travis, Blake and Ryan aren’t the only stars to have recently found refuge at Taylor’s Rhode Island getaway.
NFL star Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, also spent some time at the property.
Since purchasing the estate in 2013, Taylor has hosted countless A-listers, including ex-boyfriends Tom Hiddleston, Calvin Harris, and Joe Jonas, as well as her famous ‘Taymerica’ Fourth of July parties.
Her former girl squad members—Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez, and Cara Delevingne—are frequent visitors, too.
When she was just 23 years old, Taylor set her sights on the 11,000sqft estate – which was on the market for $17.75m.
The pop sensation – who had recently released the album Red – is said to have paid for the property in full via a single wire transfer.
At the time, it was reported Taylor initially expressed interest in the property as it was close to her ex-boyfriend Connor Kennedy’s family home in nearby Newport.
However, Taylor was pictured moving into the mansion with her father Scott in May 2013 – when her split from Connor was confirmed by People magazine in October 2012.
