Beyoncé and Jay Z have placed a $120 million bid on a luxurious hilltop estate in Bel Air, featuring eight bedrooms, bulletproof windows, and four swimming pools.
The couple is considering relocating from New York to Los Angeles for increased privacy. The remarkable property, located at 454 Cuesta Way in Bel Air’s exclusive East Gate neighborhood, has recently undergone an extensive renovation and is being offered off-market for $135 million. Along with eleven bathrooms, the estate boasts a fifteen-car garage, a spa equipped with a steam room, sauna, and hot tub, a media room with potential for a recording studio, and numerous other high-end amenities.
The property’s secluded location is enhanced by its elevated position and braided metal security gates, offering exceptional privacy and stunning views of Los Angeles. Spanning two acres, the vast estate consists of six separate structures, with over 30,000 square feet of indoor living space and an additional 10,000 square feet of outdoor areas. The Irish firm McKillen Developments, known for its work on London’s prestigious Connaught and Berkeley hotels, undertook the extensive renovation, with acclaimed architect Paul McClean behind the visionary design, which has been described as an architectural masterpiece. “The home is beyond words,” a real estate insider shared with Pix, noting that no expense was spared during its construction.
Bel Air’s East Gate neighborhood is home to other celebrities like Salma Hayek, Tom Jones, and Michael Eisner. Beyoncé and Jay Z have been eyeing a Los Angeles residence for years, including a house built for them by Bruce Makowsky in 2014, which was later purchased by Minecraft creator Markus Persson for $70 million. They were also outbid by Tom Ford on a Beverly Hills property.