Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Embrace New Chapter with Move to the Cotswolds
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are making waves by trading in their high-profile Hollywood lifestyle for a more tranquil existence abroad. The couple has reportedly settled in the idyllic Cotswolds, a region renowned for its charming villages, lush green hills, and quintessential English beauty, marking a stark departure from their former glitzy California life.
The Cotswolds’ peaceful, slow-paced atmosphere is worlds away from the Hollywood hustle, offering the perfect backdrop for Ellen and Portia’s quest for serenity. In a clear commitment to their new life, they’ve invested in a stunning $18 million estate in the heart of this picturesque region, making their intentions to fully embrace the UK lifestyle crystal clear.
This move comes after a series of significant real estate decisions in the U.S. Earlier this year, Ellen and Portia sold their lavish California mansion, complete with six luxurious bathrooms and high-end amenities, for an impressive $29.9 million. The couple also parted with a charming two-bedroom bungalow in Montecito, a stone’s throw from the popular Butterfly Beach. Despite its modest size, the property garnered considerable attention, selling quickly for $5.2 million after receiving multiple offers in just two days.
However, their transition to country living has not been entirely without hiccups. According to a source close to the couple, their first English property encountered some unexpected challenges. “There was flooding at the start, which was a bit disruptive,” the source revealed. “Then, there were some complaints from locals about the renovations taking place at the house.”
Despite these initial hurdles, Ellen and Portia seem determined to make their new life in the Cotswolds work, as they continue to embrace their quiet escape from the spotlight.