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The Kansas City Chiefs tight end purchased a sprawling Cleveland-area mansion for $5.35 million, but the home’s appeal goes far beyond its price tag. Known as Moyenage, the 21,000-square-foot Tudor-style estate carries more than a century of stories, from its origins among wealthy industrialists to rumours of a secret Prohibition-era past. Kelce’s new residence, Moyenage, was commissioned in 1902 by industrialist Jay Morse. Hunt built a 10,000-square-foot Jacobean mansion called Seven Gable House for Morse’s daughter in Wheaton, Illinois. She led the company for more than two decades and left Cleveland charities $410,000 after her death in 1927, worth nearly $8 million today. The home’s entrance and staircase appeared in the 1960s television show Route 66 , adding a Hollywood connection to the estate’s past. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Travis Kelce’s new Ohio home is known as Moyenage.Photo: The Agency Cleveland “I doubt [Seville] was running a liquor establishment, I find that very far-fetched,” he said. An inscription reading “In Deo solo confido,” meaning “In God alone I trust,” adds another layer of character to the historic home. Travis Kelce has added a remarkable piece of Ohio history to his property portfolio. With grand architecture, striking interiors and unusual historical details, Kelce’s new home is a property unlike the typical celebrity mansion. The estate brought together two notable architects, Jarvis Hunt and Charles Schweinfurth, to create a distinctive Tudor-style home. Hunt, whose uncle designed the famous Biltmore estate, wanted the property to stand apart from his usual work. Architectural scholar Bob Goldborough noted that Hunt generally designed stucco houses, while Moyenage features brick construction. The entry and stairway of the home were featured in a television show. Photo: Cara Miller of The Agency Cleveland The mansion also has a fascinating connection to another historic property. He admired that home so much that he drew inspiration from it while designing Moyenage. The estate later passed to Morse’s wife, Seville, who took over her husband’s iron mining and shipping firm, Pickands Mather & Co. Beyond its grand exterior, Moyenage features lavish interiors and details that reflect its long history. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines The property also carries a rumour that its third-floor ballroom once operated as a speakeasy during Prohibition. However, Cleveland Architecture Foundation historian Thomas Matowitz questions that story, pointing to the backgrounds of the mansion’s former residents. The mansion’s design offers plenty of other memorable details. A lion’s head serves as the front door knocker, while eight lion figures line the staircase’s newel posts. The observatory features amber glass skylights made with copper tubing and crystal, creating a striking visual effect. For Kelce, Moyenage offers more than luxury living. Its architecture, remarkable past and distinctive details make the Ohio estate a home with a story all its own. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
