Prepare to be breathless as you step into The Weeknd’s astonishing $70 million Bel Air mansion. Although it was never officially on the market, this palatial Los Angeles estate has been sold to Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, in a record-𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 sale for California.

The Wall Street Journal reported this remarkable purchase, making it one of the most expensive home sales of 2021. The “Blinding Lights” singer has now acquired a sprawling approximately 33,000-square-foot mega-mansion in the prestigious lower Bel Air area, representing a significant upgrade from his previous residence in Hidden Hills, which Madonna purchased for $19.3 million in April.

According to property documents, the sellers of the Bel Air home were the Dutch celebrity couple Reinout and Danielle Oerlemans. Reinout is the founder of the TV production company Eyeworks, while Danielle is a former professional cyclist who dated Lance Armstrong. The couple purchased the existing home for $21.4 million in the summer of 2015 and embarked on a three-year renovation that transformed it into a contemporary showcase.

The renovation added an additional 13,000 square feet of living space, including an indoor pool/spa and a variety of opulent amenities. The Oerlemans also curated modern furnishings from around the world, turning the vaguely Tuscan mansion from the early 2000s into a luxurious and stylish retreat.

Situated on an ultra-private, island-like parcel of land spanning 1.6 acres and overlooking the Bel Air Country Club, the residence is accessed through double gates and a lengthy driveway. The Weeknd will enjoy access to a Turkish-style hammam, a movie theater, a fitness center, and a distinct music studio within the expansive property.

The mansion boasts a formal living room with glossy orange walls and a soaring black marble fireplace, exuding a sense of grandeur. An industrial-style office and a formal dining room feature coffered ceilings, while nearly all of the living spaces open up through floor-to-ceiling glass walls to an outdoor living room and terraces, providing picturesque views of the adjacent golf course.

The tastefully updated gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring high-end appliances, a pair of marble waterfall-edge islands, and drawers and cabinets adorned with leather belt-crafted handles. The meticulously landscaped grounds surrounding the mansion include a sports court and a pool with an infinity edge and a cascading design, adding to the allure and luxury of the property.

Representing the sellers in this remarkable transaction were Rayni and Branden Williams of Beverly Hills Estates, renowned experts in the luxury real estate market. On the other side of the deal, Angel Salvador, also of Beverly Hills Estates, represented The Weeknd, ensuring a seamless and successful purchase.

With his latest acquisition, The Weeknd has cemented his status as a discerning connoisseur of luxury real estate. This $70 million Bel Air mansion offers a world of opulence and exclusivity, providing the artist with the perfect sanctuary befitting his illustrious career. As he continues to captivate audiences with his chart-topping hits, this extraordinary home will undoubtedly serve as an inspiring backdrop for his creative endeavors and a testament to his exceptional taste and success.