Inside The Home Of: Elton John

1. The luxuriously lavish English Mansion

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Step inside Elton John's English mansion's dining room and you'll find the place decked out with Parquet de Versailles patterned floors. The room has been done in Venetian style and there's a Thomas Lindsay portrait on the wall. The room is practically dripping with wealth and extravagance.

2. He bought it for £400,00

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You may be thinking...how did Elton John buy his Windsor home for just £400,000? But, this was back in 1974 which is thought to be equivalent to £4.2 million today, which makes more sense! The location of the mansion is amongst other celebrities and even royals.

3. It spans 37 acres and has multiple houses!

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The property was built in the mid-19th century and the mansion itself is Georgian style, spanning 37 acres including many different houses, cottages, and gardens. Here is the library, which itself is an entire room with sculptures made by famous artists, cast in bronze!

4. He has his own recording studio!

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Elton John decided that since he was one of the world's most renowned singers...her would just have a recording studio built inside his house! The room has all of the latest equipment and his awards are displayed on all of the walls. Since he stopped recording, he's turned the room into a bar!

5. He had his own Roman-style baths created

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When it comes to the bathroom, it's got to be one of the most decadent of all the rooms. Famous artists and designers came to build the room in the style of a Roman bath. The entire room is made out of marble, and the walls are decorated with Roman-style portraits.

6. Elton John spent a LOT on renovations

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The exact amount of money that Elton John spent on renovating his home is not known, but it was high in the millions. The mansion has been described as tastefully excessive, due to the traditional and classic styles which have been created, but to an undeniably excessive point.

7. He had a full shell room made by artists

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Elton John has an entire room in his mansion which is made out of shells. Thousands and thousands of shells make up the walls and there is a water fountain sculpture feature which has been made by renowned artists. The white pillars by the side are made of pure marble!

8. He has a dinosaur sculpture

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If you thought all that was a lot, there's actually a Tyrannosaurus rex sculpture in his garden. The sculpture was a gift from Ringo Starr, which has fondly been named Daisy by Elton John and it has become one of the main features of the 37-acre grounds.

9. Inside his Beverley Hills Mansion

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Elton John doesn't just have a home in England, he splits his time between the United Kingdom and the USA. His Beverley Hills Mansion is known as the 'Trousdale Estate'. The house neighbors lots of celebrity properties and is in one of the wealthiest regions.

10. It was bought for $33 million

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The property cost $33 million when it was first bought. The house had been custom-built in 2011 for Guess co-founder Armand Marciano. He then sold it to the second owner who is Elton John. The mansion is designed modern and elegantly with high ceilings and lots of windows.

11. It was listed for $63 million

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Despite buying it for $33 million, the mansion is now worth $63 million. The mansion was re-decorated with the most luxurious designs and finishes, using the most high-end materials and sophisticated furnishings. This sitting room is just one of many in the luxury property.

12. He bought the place with his husband David Furnish

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Elton John both the property with his husband David Furnish. The mansion became a place to spend time and build another home with their two sons, Elijah and Zachary. One of the main features of the home is the artwork, which has been both bought and custom-made for the property.

13. It has 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms

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The property is a huge 20 acres, and it has a whopping 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms as well as many more rooms. The property also has an 11-car garage, which is filled with a luxury car collection. The property is one story, its size coming from the width of the property.

14. The mansion is totally decadent

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The winding staircase and decadent artwork are just a few of the many features of the home. Other amenities include a swimming pool, a home gym, and also a theatre room. The home has become a renowned space that has been ideal for entertaining other celebrity friends and guests.

15. It's part of a gated community

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The community where the estate lives is characterized by extreme wealth. The property and the surrounding properties live inside a gated community, making it an ultra-safe environment. The gated community not only proved communal protection through gates but also enhances security for all the residents.

16. The home was decorated with earth tones

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The home was decorated in earth tones to create a very classic style, and relaxing home atmosphere. The luxury decorations cost millions for the couple. But, the Beverley Hills estate became one of the family's most well-loved properties and they spent a lot of time there.

17. Elton John Los Angeles Home

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Elton John and his husband and children frequently live in their Los Angeles home which boasts views across LA, whilst being located in one of the wealthiest most exclusive communities. The property was first built in 1966, and since then Elton has totally restyled the place.

18. It cost $6 million

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The estate cost $6 million, which is now valued even more since the home has had many renovations. His Los Angeles residence is one of the favorites among him and his family and the four of them regularly spend a lot of time here. It was purposefully styled to accommodate the family.

19. It's art Deco style

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One of the first things you notice about the Los Angeles home is the art deco style. While the furnishings are fairly minimal and white, the pops of color bring vibrance and life. The entire place is full of artwork, which reflects one of Elton John's strongest passions.

20. The children LOVE the house

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This home is where the family has had many memories, including birthday parties, and Elton John and his husband were even isolated here throughout the lockdown during the pandemic. This property (amongst Elton John's numerous properties) as well as his English home, is where the family spends the majority of their time.

21. It has its very own cinema room

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The house boasts a HUGE garden, a cinema room, a pool, a tennis court, and more. The property is now estimated to be worth around $10.3 million. In particular, the cinema room is a huge hit with the two boys Elijah and Zachary and the two kids spend a lot of family time here.

22. The luxury master suite

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This is just one of the master suites within the property, yet each and every bedroom are so luxuriously expensive that it's hard to decipher between the suites and the master suite. The tall panel windows overlook their private grounds and garden and the suite is full of art pieces.

23. The extremely lavish bathroom

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The bathroom as you can see is made up of silver furnishings. The size of the bathroom is more like the average bedroom, and there is a sculpture in the middle that was custom-made for Elton John, specifically designed for this very bathroom. Even the walls are extremely lavish, made up of thousands of little tiles to create an intricate design.

24. His wardrobe takes up an entire room

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So we've heard of a walk-in wardrobe, but here Elton Joh has an entire room for his wardrobe. This whole wall is taken up just for his shoe collection - an entire wall dedicated solely to his foot gear. Now that's one impressive trainer collection...

25. Millions spent on artwork

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Artwork is expensive, but Elton John has a HUGE collection of artwork. In fact, his Los Angeles home was intended to display thousands of pieces of art. This feature wall shows rows of amazing and bright photography which stand out against the white wall, tying in with the theme of the house.

26. A pool overlooking Los Angeles

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The building itself is extremely modern (white, square, and minimalist style) and when you step onto the veranda you meet a square pool in the middle of the lawn which overlooks Los Angeles.  The whole aesthetic is expensive and luxurious, exactly as it was intended!

27. One of the funkiest rooms in the house

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Despite some of the exterior and the majority of the interior being minimalist and modern, some fun rooms take the art deco theme a little more to the extreme. One of the dining rooms, for example, has very big and bold artwork, and the industrial-looking chairs aren't to everyone's tastes.

28. Elton John's mansion in Nice!

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Okay, here's yet ANOTHER property of Elton John's. This is his European holiday home in Nice where he and his family stay for long vacations, very frequently. However, alongside his family he also allows other people to stay there. Recently Harry and Meghan Markle stayed here on vacation with their children!

29. It cost $15 million!

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Considering this was his holiday home, you may expect it to be less expensive. However, this project cost $15 million. It's a stunning home which is located on the French Riviera, perched overlooking Nice. Of course, it wouldn't be a home of Elton John's if it wasn't for the unusual pieces of artwork as we can see here.

30. It was styled by French designers

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The interior of the home has been designed by renowned French designers in the true and classic French style. Ornate furnishings and decadent ornaments are the style of the home and no expense was spared in making this home one of the most luxurious of all.