Pon De Palisades! Rihanna's Stunning New $12 Million Home: Take A Peek Inside

Dec. 19 2012, Published 11:00 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
Rihanna might have found love in a hopeless place, but her new home is anything but.
The pop singer recently dropped $12 million on an absolutely stunning home in the exclusive Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, and Breaking Celebrity News has pics of her pricey pad.
However, it seems Rihanna, 24, may be having some trouble settling into her new abode, cryptically tweeting on Tuesday: "I literally wake up every morning at 5:30ish and stare at my pool til the sun comes up! Just waiting! Is this my life."
Built in 2010, the magnificent 11,000 square foot home boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and 14-foot high ceilings with a full complement of amenities, including a pool, a spa and a bar.
It compliments the singer's Caribbean roots with simple architecture, sleek finishes, sandy walls and tile flooring.
An outdoor area boasts a BBQ bar and a sundeck, and there's parking spaces for 20 cars.
And, one thing that's sure to be an improvement on her last home? I