Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new neighbors are already predicting trouble in paradise.
The couple’s landscaping plans for their $5.35 million Bratenahl, Ohio, estate sparked a heated debate at a local town meeting, with one disgruntled resident brutally predicting the pair would be broken up within a decade.
“To be perfectly honest, I think it’s all stupid. It’s all subjective,” one neighbor declared during the Architectural Review Board meeting at the Bratenahl Community Center on Tuesday.
He continued, “This effort that’s being put in for Taylor Swift, I think for a property that’s pretty much going to be a timeshare and sold in seven to 10 years when the divorce happens, I think it’s ridiculous.”
The bitter remark prompted a chorus of boos from the crowd of 35 attendees.
“That’s fine, it’s just a different opinion,” the man fired back.
Another neighbor, who is a frequent attendee at village meetings, shared that he took issue with Kelce and Swift’s plans to plant 10-foot shrubs outside the residence for privacy measures.
“I live two houses away from the property in question and I do have complaints,” Chuck Bauernschmidt said. “This is not going to be open. This is a forest, and I’m not sure why the board is going in that direction. You’re going against ordinances? Am I mistaken? I don’t think I am. I feel bad for the village.”
Another neighbor who lives three doors down from the home voiced concern for how the landscaping plans will impact wildlife.
“Here is a wonderful opportunity for people who have money to put it into the caliber that this house should have,” Lucy Weller said.
“I think this is a wonderful opportunity for this camp to go back and learn a bit about native species and designs that show off what animals need in this area.
“They don’t need lawns; they need food and cover and they need places to have sex. I don’t think this landscape does anything to provide for any of the wildlife.”
Several locals jumped to their defense, arguing that the athlete and Grammy winner should be welcomed by the community.
“We should feel privileged that these people chose this location for their residence and instead we are arguing over landscape and privacy as opposed to coming together as a community and looking at it as, wow, they chose Bratenahl, because Bratenahl is a special place,” Vasiliki Diamantis said.
“We should accept them regardless of how many days they live here.”
Diamantis was met with applause, and another neighbor agreed, telling the crowd, “I have to mirror that.”
“I think it would be an absolute sin if this community goes in any way other than supporting people who are coming to our lovely neighborhood,” the man, a lawyer, said. “It would be a shame. I think we should support these people and welcome them with open arms.”
Despite the back-and-forth, the board unanimously approved the plans, which include updated brickwork and a mix of staggered deciduous shrubs that will reach a maximum height of 10 feet when fully grown.
Swift and Kelce did not attend the meeting. Instead, they were represented by house manager Patrick Hyland, landscape architect Derek Kuryla and Jacob Kutz of Tiny Construction.
As Page Six previously reported, the duo, who tied the knot in July, purchased the eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom historic mansion in March.
In September, they received approval to erect a six-foot black aluminum privacy fence around portions of the property, despite objections from nearby homeowners. That same month, Page Six exclusively reported that Swift and Kelce were taking extreme security measures at the Ohio home.
We previously reported that the pop star, 36, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 37, won’t be using the mansion as their primary home.
Swift already maintains an impressive real estate portfolio, with homes in Rhode Island, Beverly Hills, Nashville and New York City.
Page Six has reached out to reps for Swift and Kelce for comment.