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As one of the most powerful musicians in the world, Taylor Swift generally gets what she wants and since the beginning of the year she's had her sights set on making her home a heritage listed property.

The determined star claimed victory this week with the news she's won landmark status for her estate located outside of Los Angeles.

However, while the singer is certainly mega famous and incredibly successful, Swift cited the reason why the property is worthy of such an honour had nothing to do with her.