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Adele's new mansion with husband Rich Paul is currently undergoing renovations but was once a stunning property owned by a Hollywood star.
The Rolling In The Deep singer purchased the Beverly Hills mansion from none other than Rocky star Sylvester Stallone and even insisted on keeping a Rocky bust which the actor had installed outside at the top of his pool. Originally, the stunning property was listed for $110million (£88million) and was featured by Forbes in March 2021, with a series of images showcasing the property's blend of contemporary and Mediterranean design.
The mansion remained on the market through the spring, with the price dropping to $85million (£68million) in August. In October, the price was lowered by an additional $5million (£4million).
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Adele is renovating the home (nobyline@backgrid / BACKGRID)The estate has two floors with a large wraparound balcony on the top level, and a covered terrace below with decorative columns and chandelier lighting. Adele bought the eight-bedroom home with a massive $37.7million (£30.4million) mortgage and a building permit was filed with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety last June for an "alteration/repair".
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The permit is for "interior non-structural remodel to existing SFD [single family dwelling]. No added floor area or change to building footprint. No change to exterior of structure."
Construction workers have set up a porta cabin as their temporary base while completing the renovation works, which seem to have only just started. There seems to be just one part of Sylvester's former home which has been left untouched, as a statue of his famous character Rocky punching the sky remains at one end of the pool area.
She insisted on keeping the Rocky statue (nobyline@backgrid / BACKGRID)It's the same iconic pose of the actor at the top of the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Sylvester's former property was full of Rambo and Rocky references when it went on the market, but it seems Adele wasn't a fan.
The listing had stated: "The timeless design of the living room is pretty much insane; paintings on the wall have a fireplace, billiards, unique big graffiti art with the name of Rambo, comfy couches with a dramatic view from the outside. You may notice a lot of Rambo memorabilia on the wall in the area.
"In a few steps, the memorabilia room and office are excellent there's a big and tall Rambo statue, cabinet with Rambo figures, Trophies, different sculptures, and paintings. Watching the natural beauty of nature while swimming in an infinity pool with Rocky Balboa Sculpture will never miss out.
She bought the home with her new man Rich (Instagram)"The sprawling property is 18,587 square feet and offers 12 bathrooms on a staggering 3.5 acres." It also has the advantages of seclusion and privacy, nestled at the end of a private driveway and flanked by rolling hills and trees.
An outdoor terrace offered a large swimming pool with a paved seating area providing ample space to relax. The home also has a gym, a professional theatre, a large chef's kitchen and even a cigar room.