It has been reported that Rihanna has rented an entire island in Essex to record her new album
Rihanna has rented an entire island in Essex to record her new album – and a peek inside the idyllic Osea Island shows the hot spot is certainly fit for a superstar.
The singer, 31, is said to havesplashed out on a lavish studio on the island, which is owned by music producer Nigel Frieda.
It comes after Rihanna stunned fans with the news that she had been secretly living in London for a year and said she was enjoying the relative anonymity that came with living in the city.
Osea Island is favoured by stars, with the website for the location detailing a host of its stunning details including an entire English country village and miles of serene coastline – with the setting perfect for any Anglophile.
The insider continued: ‘But since she moved to London, she has had friends and family staying with her so she can work at her own pace, surrounded by the people she loves.’he exquisite Osea Island is home to the Miloco Studios, which had been long been used as a private space for musicians to work on their craft, and is its own little haven.
Incredibly, the island can only be reached twice a day for four hours at a time thanks to tidal waves.
On the official website for the island, the location is detailed as: ‘An idyllic haven of peace and tranquillity basking serenely on the Blackwater Estuary, yet remarkably, little over an hour’s drive from the city…
‘This hidden oasis lies nestled within 4½ miles of secluded coastline, where one can wander its private beaches and rarely see another soul. The island is also a sanctuary for wildlife with some breath taking scenery.’
The descriptions are further detailed as: ‘Surrounded by 550 acres of rustic gardens, orchards, meadows and salt marsh the island has an eclectic mix of accommodation…