It could be considered the quintessential Weekend getaway. Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, has lived in this farmhouse-style residence for the past three years. It is located in the celebrity enclave of Hidden Hills, north of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
According to reports, Tesfaye, 30, who was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine for his estimated 2017 earnings of $92 million, paid $18.2 million for the then-new 13,500-square-foot home.
The home’s eye-popping orange basketball court makes it simple to locate on Google Earth, as it is situated on three acres of verdant land off a road with the highest level of privacy.
And at night, you may be able to see dazzling illumination emanating from the home’s garage.
Built to accommodate Tesfaye’s ever-changing car collection — he is rumored to presently own a 618 hp McLaren P1 hypercar, a Lamborghini Aventador SV roadster, a new Bentley Mulsanne, and a classic 1980s Porsche 911 — the mirror-floored auto gallery has the ability to toggle between purple, blue, and green neon lighting.
The glass-paneled doors and diffused ceiling lighting of the five-bay garage make it simpler to admire the automobile masterpieces within.
The compound consists of a two-story main house, a detached guest cottage, an eight-stall barn, a swimming pool, a cabana, a fitness center, and a yoga studio, all of which are surrounded by towering redwood trees, manicured lawns, and tall hedgerows for privacy.
A security gate and driveway lead to the concrete and grass parking area in front of the main residence, which is elegant but unpretentious.
In case you were curious, the array of exotic automobiles parked outside, including a black Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV, are not The Weeknd’s newest toys. They were gathered for the photographs.
The interior design of the primary residence is minimalist and almost Scandinavian. There are white walls, tall ceilings, and wide-plank wood floors throughout. The rooms are all spacious, airy, and open-concept, with enormous glass pocket doors with a black frame for indoor/outdoor living.
The chef’s kitchen has two granite waterfall islands, a professional-grade range, and a large stainless refrigerator and freezer. There is a blue neon-lit climate-controlled wine cellar nearby.
The adjoining family room features a modern fireplace with a marble surround and doors leading to a heated, covered patio for al fresco dining. In addition to a formal dining area, a movie screening room, an opulent office and a corner bar are located on this level.
The second floor contains seven bedrooms, including the master suite with its enormous walk-in closet, marble-lined bathroom with distinct tub and shower, and private terrace, which is accessed via an elegant wooden staircase.
Outside, overseeing the infinity-edged saltwater pool, the 1,200-square-foot guest cottage with two bedrooms features expansive covered lounging areas.
Tesfaye decided to replace the horses in the eight-stall barn with exercise equipment, comfortable couches, and a ping-pong table.
It is unknown if he intends to bring the table with him to his new residence on the 18th floor of the boutique Beverly West condominium tower on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, which he purchased in December for $21 million. The 8,200-square-foot, four-bedroom condominium occupies the entire 22nd floor of the tower.
The singer, known for such megahits as “Wicked Games,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” and “The Hills,” is attempting to sell the Hidden Hills home through agent Angel Salvador of The Agency, who has the property listed for $24.995 million.
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