Inside Taylor Swift’s $1.7M Rhode Island Mansion Renovation

Taylor Swift
John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementTaylor Swift‘s vacation home sits quietly on the beach, but now the singer is planning a lavish makeover of her beachfront mansion in Rhode Island.
Based on the obtained building permit and zoning certificate US Weekly On Tuesday, January 14, Swift, 35, will expand her Westerly estate in the exclusive Watch Hill enclave by 400 square feet.
The singer’s building plans, which will cost $1.7 million to complete, include converting the 11,000-square-foot property’s current one bedroom into an “enlarged bedroom suite” and lounge.
Additionally, Swift reportedly purchased the property in 2013 for $17.75 million. providence magazineare planning to add a new bedroom to the house, known locally as a “senior watch” or “holiday home.” The kitchen will also be remodeled.
Although it is unclear when construction on the estate began, construction documents were created on November 25, 2024, and December 4, 2024, with an expiration date of December 4, 2025. Completed, the leader passed David W. ShafovalovHeadquartered in Hope Valley, it is considered a “high-end builder serving Rhode Island’s south coast,” according to builder review site BuildZoom.com.
Swift’s Rhode Island resort spans more than five acres and features pristine gardens, extensive grounds, a swimming pool with a pool house and “offers 700 feet of private beach.” newsweekand features eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms. There are also eight fireplaces on site, the outlet reported.
The hotel has grown into its own identity during Swift’s time in the spotlight, hosting many of her star-studded Fourth of July parties and providing the venue for a song from her 2020 album, “The Last Great American Dynasty.” inspiration folklorewhich seems to depict the life of an American socialite Rebecca Harkness Who previously owned the house.
Swift spent time at the property as recently as August 2024, when she hosted a close group of friends, including Ryan Reynolds and wife Blake Livelyshe celebrated her 37th birthday in the city.
The group also included Swift’s boyfriend, Travis KelceAccording to the photos obtained, she was seen enjoying some quality time with the great outdoors on the terrace TMZ then.
Additional photos obtained daily mail Revealing Travis’ teammates Patrick Mahomes and his family, as well as Travis’ brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Kelly Kellsalso attended the August celebrations, which take place during the final months of Swift’s 18-month-long journey of times.
An insider told us In late August, Swift enjoyed her vacation in Rhode Island. “Taylor has been touring and working non-stop and loves her house in Rhode Island and wants to spend some time there when the weather is nice and she can enjoy it,” the source said. It feels so good. Seeing friends and family, spending quality time with everyone, chatting and downloading everyone’s world makes her feel grounded because she is so busy and isolated.