Rihanna’s initial Beverly Hills residence has been successfully sold for $14.9 million, as discovered by Gimme. The modern home, boasting seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, situated at 9152 Janice Place, was previously listed for $16.49 million.
Nestled within an exclusive gated community, the property boasts captivating canyon vistas and holds a notable celebrity aura. This Grammy-winning Barbadian artist and entrepreneur acquired the home for around $5.1 million in 2011 and later sold it for $7.65 million in 2014.
Subsequently, in 2016, the EGOT-winning musician John “All of Me” Legend and his partner, model/cookbook author Chrissy Teigen, purchased the property for $14.1 million. The couple resided there with their two children and Teigen’s mother, Vilailuck, also known as “Pepper Thai,” during a portion of the pandemic. Teigen expressed her gratitude for the living arrangements, acknowledging the support of her family, including her mother, and the assistance of staff, including multiple nannies and a house manager.
After Teigen’s pregnancy, the couple put the home on the market for $24 million in August 2020. It was eventually sold a year later for $16.8 million. The subsequent owner attempted to flip the property after a few months of ownership, listing it for $19.25 million, but faced difficulties in finding a buyer.
Following price reductions and changes in real estate agents, the property was relisted in February and eventually sold, closing four months later. The sale incurred a loss of nearly $2 million for the seller. The house, recognized for its appearance on Teigen’s Instagram account, which boasts 40.1 million followers, also served as a backdrop for her cookbook, “Cravings: Hungry for More.”
Originally built in 1966, the residence underwent significant renovations, including upgrades overseen by Legend and Teigen’s Hollywood interior designer. Encompassing 8,520 square feet, the house features towering 33-foot ceilings, an artistic staircase, and distinctive design elements such as patterned ceilings from Thailand, oak floors, and walls crafted from clay and steel.
The expansive mansion, spanning 8,250 square feet, showcases lofty 33-foot ceilings. The Janice Place abode offers a generous onsite gym. Outside, the property boasts a sleek saltwater pool, a Jacuzzi, and an outdoor kitchen complete with a wood-burning oven, grill, and a pergola adorned with grapevines – all situated on 0.86 acres.
Within the residence, a foyer leads to a living room and sitting room divided by a statement-making concrete and brass fireplace. Other highlights encompass a chef’s kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows, a spacious home gym, and a home theater.