Adele has completely torn down and rebuilt the Beverly Hills compound she bought from actor Sylvester Stallone, turning the 3.5-acre estate into a custom home while keeping a bronze statue of Rocky Balboa.
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The singer bought the 1,700-square-metre property in the gated Beverly Park community in 2022 for $58 million (£46 million).
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The house was originally listed for $110 million before Stallone lowered the price, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Despite the major changes, the bronze sculpture near the infinity pool has stayed in place.
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Demolition work begins at Beverly Park
Aerial photos published by celebrity news outlet TMZ showed construction workers stripping the eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom house down to its foundations.
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The entire second floor, interior walls, and traditional Mediterranean-style exterior were removed as part of the complete rebuild.
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According to local property records, the original house was built in 1994 after Stallone bought the land.
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Architect Richard Landry designed the property, which included a screening room, cigar lounge, custom bar, and an eight-car garage.
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Bronze statue kept in its original spot
During negotiations for the property, Stallone planned to take the poolside statue of his famous film character, Rocky Balboa.
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Stallone → keep → character
However, Adele insisted that the artwork stay on the property as part of the deal.
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artwork → insist → deal
Stallone confirmed this condition in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
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"She said, 'That's a no-deal.
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That's gonna blow the whole deal,'" Stallone told the newspaper.
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"She wanted the statue."
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Stallone also said he was happy with the changes Adele was making to the estate.
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"I like what she's doing, she's making it gorgeous," Stallone said in the same interview.
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Multi-million-dollar project could take years
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Experts estimate that the full cost of construction, redesign, and interior work could be close to the original purchase price.
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"When it's all said and done, it's reasonable to expect the investment for the finished and furnished home could be equivalent to what she paid for it, upwards of $50 million," interior design specialist Leigh Anne Raines told property outlet Supercar Blondie.
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Brazilian outlet Caras reported that the main swimming pool and the surrounding deck were among the few original parts left untouched.
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This means the bronze Rocky statue can continue to overlook the valley.
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Major change in architectural style
The decision to tear down much of the mansion surprised local real estate observers because of the home's size and history.
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decision → tear → size
Stallone spent decades personalising the property, which he often called "the house that Rocky built," according to Globe Magazine.
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However, contractors working with luxury builder Valle Reinis removed the classic terracotta roof and Spanish-style arches.
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The new home has a much more modern design, with huge floor-to-ceiling glass panels to bring in natural light and offer wide views of the Los Angeles basin.
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The redesign also includes updated fire-safety measures.
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According to Music News, the property is in a designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
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The new roof follows modern local safety rules introduced after severe wildfires across Southern California.
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Construction causes disruption and delays
The large-scale rebuild has caused some tension in North Beverly Park, an exclusive neighborhood known for its high-profile residents.
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Local media reports say heavy machinery, delivery trucks, and construction crews have been using the private road for months.
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Work on the home began soon after the sale closed in 2022.
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Supply chain problems and updated building-code approvals have pushed the project well beyond its original timeline.
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The finished home will be used by Adele, her son Angelo, and her fiancé, sports agent Rich Paul.
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Plans submitted to the local building department show larger living areas and improved security around the 3.5-acre property.
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Expansion across nearby properties
The renovation is also part of a larger effort by Adele to build up her property holdings in Southern California.
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The singer has bought four separate homes in the Beverly Hills area over the past decade, including nearby properties once owned by musician Nicole Richie and television host Ellen DeGeneres.
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Local building permits show plans for a single-family home with a redesigned roofline, stronger security barriers, and larger landscaped areas across the estate.
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