Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hit a snag as they try to bulk up security around Ohio mansion

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly had plans to build a high fence surrounding their new lakeside Ohio mansion for privacy and security, but were shot down by village planners. According to the Daily Mail, the couple wanted to erect an 8-foot fence to wall in their Bratenahl estate, which sits along Lake Erie. However, the Bratenahl Architectural Review Board either scrapped or ignored the request on two separate meeting dates earlier this month and in August, due to code that requires fences around lakefront homes be capped at 2 and a half feet — unless they are at least 75 percent see-through — in order to preserve lake views and property values. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (pictured above in March 2026) reportedly wanted to build a high fence surrounding their new Ohio mansion for privacy, but were shot down by village planners. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio According to the Daily Mail, the couple wanted to build a full, 8-foot fence surrounding the property. (Seen above: Their new Ohio house.) FOX Per the outlet, discussion with neighbors and the village convinced the couple to settle for a lower fence that did not enclose their entire property. Kelce — who purchased the house in March — was reportedly “gracious” when dealing with the village officials regarding the structural request. Page Six has reached out to Swift’s representatives for comment. Swift and Kelce have taken other precautions besides fencing to secure their new home. Page Six exclusively learned that the couple have set up a warning alarm surrounding the house. The village board says fences around lakefront homes need to be capped at 2 and a half feet to preserve views of Lake Erie. (Seen above is an aerial shot of the pair’s mansion.) Google Maps Swift and Kelce reportedly discussed this with the village and neighbors, and agreed on a shorter fence that doesn’t completely enclose the property (pictured above). FOX Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “A neighbor approached the house and got a voice warning about not passing onto the property after getting too close to the house,” a neighbor recently shared with us.However, the superstar couple apparently haven’t caused much commotion moving in, we’ve been told. “Something may have been set up at that particular home, which is their private estate, but in terms of any additional fencing for the village, I’m not aware of that,” a veteran real estate agent in the area, Patricia Knight Gary of Howard Hanna realty, exclusively told Page Six. “We found out publicly when everyone else did [about their move].” Kelce, who bought the house in March prior to marrying Swift in July, was reportedly “gracious” about the matter. (The couple are pictured above in September 2026.) Tatiana / BACKGRID Swift and Kelce (seen here in September 2026) have installed other means of security in the new home, including a spoken alarm that warns trespassers away. GC Images Knight Gary added that the neighbors are excited to see if they can catch a glimpse of the newlyweds. Kelce purchased the home prior to marrying Swift in July at Madison Square Garden. The 21,000-square-foot mansion went for $5.35 million, and boasts 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a game room and a theater. It’s part of the couple’s growing real estate portfolio, which includes properties in Kansas, New York, Tennessee, Rhode Island and California. Bratenahl, Ohio, is a few miles away from where the Kansas City Chiefs player grew up in Cleveland Heights. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!