While the posh recording studio in this newly listed home provides a hint as to who the current proprietor is, you may not be familiar with the English musician selling this modern Beverly Hills retreat. Who is this somewhat reclusive individual? Taio Cruz, a singer, songwriter, lyricist, and record producer, appears to have done quite well for himself over the years, as evidenced by the fact that he is now selling this stunning property for an astounding $8.5 мιIIιоn.
This particular section of the Beverly Hills Post Office area bordering Benedict Canyon, where the median list price is $7.17 мιIIιоn, seems expensive at $1,494 per square foot. Not to mention that Cruz himself purchased the 1950s home for $4.05 мιIIιоn in 2012, despite the fact that it reportedly underwent a significant renovation in 1995 and has evidently been continuously upgraded since then.
The 35-year-old performer has a net worth of over $12.5 мιIIιоn. And while he has managed to live a life primarily away from the public eye, he has launched his own music label, as well as a clothing and accessory line (with his obvious affinity for fashion evident in the ‘to-die-for’ master suite’s enormous designer showroom closet).
Given the celebrity’s penchant for privacy, it comes as no surprise that the estate is secluded behind gates on a sprawling and wooded half-acre property at the end of a long and winding driveway, and is equipped with the most advanced security and surveillance systems.
Inside the entrance’s floor-to-ceiling glass doors is over 5,000 square feet of luxurious, light-filled living space with breathtaking canyon views. First-floor highlights include a spacious family room with soaring vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and walls of sliding glass doors that open seamlessly to an outdoor lounge area, as well as a chic professional chef’s kitchen with a large marble-topped island and high-end appliances. A guest suite and office area occupy the entirety of an entire wing.
A glass staircase with a view of a bamboo forest ascends to the luxurious master retreat. It encompasses the entire second floor and features a sitting area, private balcony, walk-in closet that rivals the finest department stores, and a spa-inspired bathroom with reclaimed wood finishes, dual vanities, a relaxing soaking tub, and a rainforest shower.
And as for the amenities, there is a plush media room/lounge (with a fully integrated sound system, of course), massage room, mirrored gym, a soundproof music studio that opens to the outdoors, and a resort-style backyard with an extremely inviting infinity pool and spa, as well as a stylish cabana.
