After completing her exhausting—and very profitable—Eras Tour, Taylor Swift officially hit billionaire status. And following some generous bonuses to staff who worked alongside her throughout the world tour, it looks like the singer is planning some well-deserved rest and relaxation for herself—and forking out a pretty penny for it.
According to town records from Westerly, the singer is expanding her Watch Hill estate, the iconic Rhode Island holiday house that has inspired songs and been the setting for many a celebrity news story. A building permit issued in December revealed plans for a new bedroom, additional bathrooms, and a revamp of the existing kitchen. The renovations, reportedly costing USD $1.7 million, suggest Swift intends to host many more vacays at the waterside property.
The new bedroom, which will measure a roomy 16×24 feet, promises to match the grandeur of Swift’s style and aptly suit the storied mansion. The additional bathrooms and kitchen refresh suggest that the home will continue to host gatherings as fabulous as Swift’s legendary Fourth of July parties.
Swift purchased the sprawling estate in 2013 for USD $17.75 million, which has since become a staple of her downtime. The mansion’s previous owner, socialite Rebekah Harkness, even inspired the signer to write “The Last Great American Dynasty,” a track from her Grammy-winning Folklore album.
Eagle-eyed fans have already spotted signs of the estate’s change, including cranes and wooden framing beginning to take shape, suggesting a quick turnaround.
