Celebrity real estate decisions often make headlines, but Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s recent property maneuvers are particularly noteworthy. The couple has executed a complete lifestyle pivot, selling their California homes and acquiring an $18 million estate in England’s prestigious Cotswolds region.
They sold their U.S. properties, including a huge estate for $29.9 million and a smaller Montecito beach house for $5.2 million, which received multiple offers within 48 hours. These sales helped fund their move to the English countryside, though they faced some challenges at first.
Sources indicate their new UK home required significant renovations, leading to some local complaints, while unexpected flooding added to the challenges. Despite these obstacles, the couple’s substantial investment suggests they’re committed long-term to their new transatlantic lifestyle, trading Hollywood glamour for Cotswold charm.
