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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Taylor Swift attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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The sprawling ch\u00e2teau where Taylor Swift<\/strong> filmed her iconic 2014 \u201cBlank Space\u201d music video has a new owner. Oheka Castle<\/strong>, one of America’s largest private residences, sold for $72 million at auction on October 27, 2026<\/strong>, marking a new chapter for the historic Long Island estate.<\/p>\n

Famous for its grand staircases, French-inspired gardens, and celebrity connections, the property has spent more than a century attracting America’s wealthiest families. Now, following financial difficulties and foreclosure proceedings, its future is making headlines.<\/p>\n

Why Taylor Swift\u2019s Famous \u201cBlank Space\u201d Mansion Was Sold<\/h2>\n

Located in West Hills, Long Island, approximately an hour from Manhattan, Oheka Castle went under the hammer through Concierge Auctions after its ownership entity filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.<\/p>\n

The 23-acre property, currently operating as a luxury hotel and wedding venue, attracted interest from buyers seeking a landmark hospitality property.<\/p>\n

Despite the ownership change, couples with existing wedding reservations have some reassurance: the buyer must honor scheduled events through at least March 31, 2028<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Huntington, N.Y.: Aerial view of the grounds of Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York on August 5, 2025. (Photo by J. Conrad Williams, Jr.\/Newsday RM via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inside One of America\u2019s Largest Mansions<\/h2>\n

Built between 1914 and 1919 for financier Otto Hermann Kahn<\/strong>, Oheka Castle was designed to rival the grandest European estates.<\/p>\n

The French ch\u00e2teau-style mansion boasts approximately 127 rooms and more than 100,000 square feet of space, making it widely recognized as the second-largest private residence in the United States, behind North Carolina’s Biltmore Estate.<\/p>\n

Construction reportedly cost $11 million at the time, an extraordinary fortune in the early 20th century.<\/p>\n

During its glamorous heyday, the estate welcomed royalty, politicians, and Hollywood personalities.<\/p>\n

But after Kahn’s death, the mansion gradually declined. It served several purposes, including as a military academy, before falling into disrepair.<\/p>\n

Developer Gary Melius<\/strong> purchased the property in the 1980s and launched an ambitious, multimillion-dollar restoration that eventually transformed it into the luxury destination visitors recognize today.<\/p>\n

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Huntington, N.Y.: Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York on January 15, 2019. (Photo by Raychel Brightman\/Newsday RM via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How Taylor Swift Made Oheka Castle Famous Again<\/h2>\n

Long before Swift arrived, Oheka Castle had already earned a place in Hollywood history as an inspiration for Xanadu, the fictional mansion in Citizen Kane<\/em>.<\/p>\n

But its biggest modern pop culture moment came in 2014.<\/p>\n

In the music video for \u201cBlank Space,\u201d Taylor Swift<\/strong> transformed the ch\u00e2teau into the setting for a glamorous, increasingly chaotic romance. Its sweeping staircases, ornate interiors, and manicured grounds provided the perfect backdrop for the singer’s unforgettable performance.<\/p>\n

The video introduced Oheka Castle to millions of fans worldwide, turning the historic estate into a destination for Swifties.<\/p>\n