Thanks to a combination of three award-winning albums, plus countless Grammys and Brit Awards, multimillionaire Adele has seen her life change pretty dramatically over the years. The North London born artist has also built up quite the real estate collection during her rise to the top. From a Beverly Hills mansion to two Kensington townhouses and more, let's take a look at her property empire...

Have you ever wondered where Hollywood stars lived before they were famous? ​A far cry from the glitz and glamour that would await her in later life, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham in 1988. At the age of nine, she moved to Brighton with her mum, Penny, though she didn't stay away from London for long.

In 2011, the same year that her follow-up album 21 was released, Adele began renting this 13-bedroom palatial mansion in West Sussex for around £15,000 ($19k) a month. With the singer quickly rising to the heady heights of stardom after two Grammy wins in 2009, its remote location in this middle of the countryside was a big attraction. This was just the start of the star's property portfolio...

The dwelling offered a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of life in London. During a televised tour, Adele told US TV host Anderson Cooper that she was there "for safety". Nestled within 25 private acres, it certainly provided the privacy she craved, with the traditional home's wood-panelled walls and Persian rugs offering the ultimate country retreat away from the cameras.

Built in 1900, the property has retained many of the Art Deco touches added during its 1930s redecoration. Although the interior is kitted out with modern luxuries, it still features quirky traditional spaces like this billiard room. Following her surgery after a vocal haemorrhage in November 2011, we can imagine this was a pretty comfortable space for Adele to convalesce.   

Featuring an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and even a helicopter pad, the luxurious house went on the market in 2018 for £7.25 million ($8.9m). But Adele confessed that her use of the place was modest. "This house is a bit of a cliché, really", she said, admitting that many of the rooms were left empty.

Located on Western Esplanade, or Millionaires' Row as it's known, the property would've been similar to this, with four bedrooms and spacious open-plan rooms spread across two storeys. This affluent stretch of homes is the go-to spot for celebs in search of the sea, with Fatboy Slim, David Walliams and Heather Mills among its past and present residents.

Around the same time, Adele made moves on the London property scene too, snapping up a mews house in exclusive Kensington for £5.65 million ($7m) and then purchasing the house next door for £5.38 million ($6.6m) with the intention of combining the properties. She also went on to buy her mum, Penny, an apartment nearby for £600,000 ($738k). All the while though, Adele had her sights set on the US...

The huge property's main house stretches 12,000 square feet with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, plus a three-car garage and plenty of surrounding land. With a huge bar and wine cellar on the lower level, we've no doubt that this home has seen its fair share of shindigs.

While the hunt for the perfect Beverly Hills pad continued, Adele added to her property collection with a holiday home on the sunny shores of Malibu in 2015. It was said to be love at first sight for the singer when she laid eyes on the hacienda-style house and really, who can blame her? 

Complete with an infinity pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the ocean, Adele would bring her family here to soak up the winter sun. The 3,770 square-foot mansion is set within a secure, gated community while being a mere stone's throw away from the beach below. A star-studded complex, Adele's new neighbours included Pierce Brosnan, Barbra Streisand and Pamela Anderson.

After a busy few years, this luxury retreat must've been the ideal place for Adele to enjoy some much-needed downtime – in 2012 she released the James Bond theme song Skyfall, which went on to win an Academy Award, and the following year she was awarded an MBE by the Queen for services to music. At this time, she was likely working on her third album 25, which would be released in November of 2015.

When the Adele Live tour arrived in New York City, this mind-blowing penthouse became the megastar's home away from home during her run of sell-out shows at Madison Square Garden. Owned by basketball star Deron Williams, Adele forked out £48,700 ($60k) a week to rent the stylish piece of real estate.

Built in 1977, the elegant estate has an airy open-plan layout that's perfect for family living. A whitewashed fireplace offers a cool and calming focal point in the lounge, however we're not sure that mantelpiece is big enough for the star's numerous awards.

White-beamed ceilings and an open kitchen add to the beach house vibe in the chic 6,500-square-foot property. Popular among the rich and famous, the home is nestled in the gated community of Hidden Valley, with actresses Jennifer Lawrence and Cameron Diaz for celebrity neighbours. 

Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, including the master suite which comes complete with two walk-in closets to accommodate the singer's vast wardrobe. However, our favourite space has to be this library nook on the first floor – we can just imagine curling up with a book here beneath that impressive vaulted ceiling.

This restful residence offered the ideal space for the family to enjoy a private life away from the limelight. When her mammoth world tour of 107 shows was cut short after the singer damaged her vocal cords, Adele returned home to Beverly Hills to see this heart-warming banner from her son Angelo in the entrance hall.

Bursting with character, the property has an amazing history and is thought to date back to the 16th century. Original beams, brickwork and exposed timber show off the traditional period features, with several original open fireplaces still remaining. This double-height living room is particularly impressive – just imagine how snug that hearth would be come winter!

Decked out in traditional country-inspired decor, the estate also includes three additional cottages for visiting guests, while bluebell meadows and two Victorian greenhouses offer a true taste of affluent country living. However, after Adele filed for divorce from Simon in September 2019, she sold the home at the end of the year for £3 million ($3.7m), at a loss of £1 million ($1.2m). 

With a stunning landscaped garden, large pool and Jacuzzi, we're supremely envious of this lavish property. While she may have a hit a few bumps in the road, there's no chance of a swan song yet for this acclaimed superstar.