Roger Taylor, the renowned Queen drummer, is bidding farewell to his Los Angeles home after more than 40 years.
The musician, aged 74, has placed his Spanish-style villa in the Hollywood Hills on the market for nearly US$6.2 million, a significant leap from its original purchase price of US$352,000 in the early 1980s.
Hidden behind a gated driveway and surrounded by high hedges, the property spans one-third of an acre, according to the Robb Report.
The home is a picturesque combination of white stucco and brick accents under a traditional terra-cotta roof.
It features a spacious motorcourt and an attached two-car garage. Inside, the residence boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms across two levels and over 399sq m of living space.
According to the listing by Greg Holcomb and Tim Durkovic of Douglas Elliman, the house has been “remarkably restored and lovingly maintained”.
Upon entering through a hand-carved wooden door, visitors are greeted by an elegant foyer with a curving staircase adorned with mosaic.
The layout includes a formal living room with a vaulted ceiling, a black marble fireplace, and French doors that open to a brick terrace.
This outdoor space is perfect for dining alfresco and features a fire pit.
The home also includes a cozy den resembling a lodge with a striking stone fireplace and wine closet, a dining room with built-in shelving, and an all-white kitchen equipped with top-notch appliances and an island bench.
The master suite, situated upstairs, includes a fireplace, private balcony, walk-in robe, and a spa-like bathroom with dual vanities, a freestanding bathtub, and a large steam shower.
Additional spaces include a bedroom currently used as an office and a guest suite with its own entrance, kitchenette, and living area.
The property’s grounds are adorned with a garden, a lagoon-style pool, and a path leading to a hillside spa.
Taylor, originally from the UK, is celebrated for co-founding Queen alongside Freddie Mercury and Brian May in the early ’70s.
Recognised as the eighth-greatest drummer in classic rock by a 2005 Planet Rock poll, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Queen in 2001.
