After an X-haustive Miami house hunt, “X Factor” judge and music mogul Simon Cowell and girlfriend Lauren Silverman have decided to build their own dream house, sources tell Gimme Shelter.
“They looked at everything in the $20 million-plus range,” a spy says, checking out high-profile luxury condos and private residences — with no luck.
A source says Cowell wants a garage big enough to house his flashy car collection (if not his ego).
The desire to live in Florida came from socialite Silverman, who grew up there. One spot the couple checked out — and ultimately voted off — was a $36 million listing at 252 Bal Bay Drive in Bal Harbour.
The eight-bedroom home, designed by Chad Oppenheim and listed with Douglas Elliman’s Oren Alexander, is 20,198 square feet — leaving plenty of room for your vocal coach.