A $20M Farewell: Katy Perry Sells L.A. Mansion, Embraces Montecito’s Charms

Katy Perry is bidding farewell to her magnificent Los Angeles estate.

Confirmed by PEOPLE, the 37-year-old songstress has put up her 5,427-square-foot residence for sale, enlisting Brett Lawyer from Hilton & Hyland with a staggering price tag of $19,475,000.

In 2020, Perry and her 45-year-old fiancé, Orlando Bloom, acquired a new property in the sought-after area of Montecito, California, according to an insider in the real estate domain.

Back then, an individual close to Bloom elucidated, “Katy has deep-rooted connections to Santa Barbara, and her fondness for the place is unwavering. Orlando, too, has developed a strong affinity for it. While he cherished Malibu, he finds Montecito even more desirable due to its enhanced privacy.”

The home they’re putting on the market comprises five bedrooms and six bathrooms, resting on over an acre of land. The listing highlights notable features such as ample parking for numerous cars, on-site security, a sauna, a private gym, a frigid plunge pool, and an elegant library adorned with wooden panels and a fireplace.

Nestled behind a commanding gate, the villa-inspired residence, covered in climbing vines, is approached via a quarter-mile-long driveway. Enveloped by a verdant lawn, it boasts an infinity pool, an outdoor lounge, and a dining terrace. The listing photos also reveаl a treehouse and swing for kids in the backyard, which offers views of the adjacent canyon.

As per the listing description, the property is conveniently close to private hiking trails and the paths of Franklin Canyon.

Perry and Bloom’s new abode spans 7,167 square feet and initially had a price tag of $16.25M. Constructed in 1934, the property boasts six bedrooms and twelve bathrooms, sprawling over 8.9 acres, as per insiders familiar with real estate matters.

The couple, whose romantic ties were first speculated in January 2016, formalized their engagement in February 2019. They welcomed their daughter Daisy in August 2020. Sources close to Bloom emphasized that the serene surroundings of their new residence offer an ideal environment for their child’s upbringing.