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- The Goldwyn Estate. Since her request for landmark status was approved in 2017, Taylor Swift has been in the midst of restoring the mansion, which housed two generations of Goldwyns until purchased by Swift in 2015.
- Landmark Status. There are pros and cons for Swift now that her home has been deemed a historic landmark; while she’ll enjoy some hefty tax breaks, she’ll also need approval from Beverly Hills City Council if she wants to do any renovations and updates (say, adding a recording studio).
- Fab Foyer. Old Hollywwood glamour permeates the home, and is evident in the grand sweeping staircase that dominates the foyer. Swift is the first person to own the home outside of the Goldwyn family, and was once the site of legendary parties attended by some iconic stars.
- Restoration. The goal of Swift and her architect is to restore the home to the exact same condition it was in when it was built for Samuel Goldwyn in 1934, to the last detail.
The Samuel Goldwyn Estate is a house at 1200 Laurel Lane in Beverly Hills, California. It was designed by American architects Douglas Honnold and George Vernon Russell for Polish-American film producer Samuel Goldwyn and American actress Frances Howard , finishing construction in 1934.
Nov 26, 2020 · But while she is often found on the east coast, closer to family and friends, she also owns a historic 10,982 square-foot residence in Beverly Hills, California, which she purchased in 2015 — previously owned by movie mogul Samuel L. Goldwyn.
Jan 15, 2017 · Ms. Swift, who bought the family estate of iconic Hollywood producer Samuel Goldwyn for $25 million a year ago, is going to great lengths to have the property restored to its original 1934...
Apr 7, 2017 · Swift bought the 11,000-square-foot, four-bedroom estate from the heirs of Hollywood producer Samuel Goldwyn — co-founder of Goldwyn Pictures, which later became MGM — in 2015 for $25 million...
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Jan 27, 2017 · Goldwyn passed away in 1974 and the estate was then owned by his son, the late Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., who put it on the market back in 2008 for $24 million. After his death in 2015, the home was listed at $39 million and Swift purchased the home for a bargain at $25 million the same year.
Apr 5, 2017 · Ms. Swift, 27, bought the four-bedroom home from the Goldwyn family in 2015 for $25 million and has launched a meticulous restoration effort.
