In Taylor Swift's lavish $1.7 million Rhode Island mansion makeover

Taylor SwiftThe vacation home sits quietly on the beach, but now the singer is planning a lavish remodel of her seaside Rhode Island mansion.

According to the building permit and zoning certificate obtained by Us Weekly On Tuesday, January 14, Swift, 35, will expand the Westerly property, located in the exclusive enclave of Watch Hill, by 400 square feet.

The singer's construction plans, which will cost her $1.7 million to complete, include converting one of the 11,000-square-foot property's current bedrooms into an “enlarged bedroom suite” and lounge.

In addition, Swift, who purchased the property in 2013 for $17.75 million, according to Providence Journalplans to add a new bedroom to the house, known locally as 'High Watch' or 'Holiday House'. The kitchen will also be rebuilt.

While it is unclear when construction will begin on the property, construction documents were created on November 25 and December 4, 2024, with a stated expiration date of December 4, 2025. The work will be carried out by local contractors under the supervision of the author David W. Shafovalovwho is based in Hope Valley and is considered a “high-end builder serving the South Shore of Rhode Island,” according to a builder review site. BuildZoom.com.

Swift's Rhode Island getaway sits on more than five acres filled with pristine gardens, an expansive patio, a swimming pool with a pool house, and offers 700 feet of private beach. Newsweekand has eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms. There are also eight fireplaces on site, according to the outlet.

The property has become its own character during Swift's time in the spotlight, hosting many of her star-studded Fourth of July parties and inspiring the track for her 2020 album, The Last Great American Dynasty. Folklorewhich ostensibly describes the life of an American public figure Rebekah Harkness who used to own 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 Livelywho celebrated her 37th birthday while in town.

The group also included Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelcewhich she saw with pleasure quality time with the exterior on the patio at one stage, according to photographs obtained by TMZ at that time.

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Additional photos courtesy of Daily mail revealed that Travis' teammate Patrick Mahomes and his family, as well as Travis' brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Kylie Kelcealso joined the August festivities, which took place in the final months of Swift's 18 months. Era Tour.

An insider said We at the end of August that Swift adores Rhode Island retreat. “Taylor has been touring and working non-stop and she loves the Rhode Island house and wanted to spend time there while the weather is still good and she can enjoy it,” the source said. “It feels wonderful to be back home. It's been a reason to see friends and family and spend quality time with everyone, chat and get a download into everyone's world because she's been so busy and disconnected.