Beyoncé & Jay-Z Demolish $17M Mansion for More Lawn

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Bel-Air estate? Honey, it’s not just a house, it’s a whole vibe – a testament to their reign as THE power couple. Word on the street is they snagged it back in 2017 for a cool $88 million, and it’s a modern architectural dream. We talking nearly 19,000 square feet spread across six buildings, eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and a 15-car garage! Now, the latest tea? They’re expanding that lawn, bulldozing a $17 million property next door. Let’s get into it.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly bulldozing a property next to their Bel-Air mansion

That Bel-Air mansion? It’s a masterclass in luxury. Imagine nearly 19,000 square feet of interconnected structures, offering privacy AND a feeling of wide-open space. High ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open layout that just bathes everything in natural light and gives you panoramic views of Los Angeles. Goals, right?

Entertainment? On point. We talking a full-size basketball court, a private screening room for those exclusive viewings, lounges for days, and four outdoor pools hugged by manicured gardens and terraces. And the inside? Italian limestone, exotic woods, custom fixtures – the works. Wellness is key too, with a spa, fitness center, and separate staff quarters, according to Rethinking the Future. Because who got time for that?

The DailyMail.com says Jay-Z and Beyoncé just dropped $17 million on the place next door. But instead of moving in, they’re bulldozing it to supersize their existing land! No word on the master plan yet, but you know the Beyhive’s buzzing for the deets.

And that’s not all! The Carters are working on a special “kids’ area” for Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir. Gotta keep the royal family happy, right?

The power couple took out a $57 million mortgage on the Bel-Air mansion

Now, this is interesting. Word is that in 2025, Jay-Z and Beyoncé took out a hefty $57.75 million mortgage on their $88 million Bel-Air estate. That brings their total borrowing against the property to over $110 million. Now, some folks were surprised, considering their bank accounts runneth over. Realtor.com says the 30-year loan from Morgan Stanley’s Private Banking Division has a 5% interest rate for the first decade. Smart move, or what?

When they first copped the crib, they took out a $52.8 million mortgage and later refinanced for the same amount. Y’all keeping up?

The New York Post is saying they’re probably shelling out around $637,000 a month before utilities! And the property tax bill? Over $1.2 million. Ouch!

But let’s be real, Jay-Z and Beyoncé are doing alright. They got a combined net worth of $3.2 billion, making them the richest celeb couple of 2025. Coins!

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly buying a new home in the Cotswolds

Hold up, there’s more! Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly finalizing the purchase of a 58-acre estate near Wigginton in the Cotswolds. This spot in Oxfordshire is all about rolling hills and peaceful vibes. With multi-million-pound homes already in LA and the Hamptons, they’re now looking at a seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion with a lakeside view. The Times estimates the property at £7.5 million. And once they’re done with the upgrades, that value’s gonna skyrocket!

Looks like they’re joining the celebrity migration to the Cotswolds, aka the “Hamptons of the UK,” rubbing elbows with the Beckhams and Ellen DeGeneres. Star power!

But not everyone’s thrilled. One resident told The Times that prices are going up and folks are tacking extra zeros onto everything ’cause of where they live. “If I wanted to buy a larger property around here, then I wouldn’t be able to afford it as these celebrities have priced me out, which is not good.” Gentrification is real, y’all.