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Herald Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Ellen DeGeneres takes $47m US home off market amid UK move
Ellen DeGeneres takes $47m US home off market amid UK move. Picture: Getty; Realtor Ellen DeGeneres has taken one of her last remaining US properties off the market just months after she and wife Portia de Rossi relocated to the UK. The comedian, who is currently living in an $US18 million ($A28 million) farmhouse in the Cotswolds, about two hours outside of London, listed the sprawling house for sale in January with an asking price of $US29.99 million ($A47.8 million). It was the second time that the funnywoman had attempted to offload the estate and was originally put on the market in March 2024 with a much higher asking price of $US33.9 million ($A53.9 million), Realtor reports. However, after going three months without finding a buyer, the home was delisted — only to appear again with a discounted price less than a year later. It's believed that the property is one of the last remaining homes DeGeneres and de Rossi currently own in the US. RELATED: 'Get the hell out': Ellen's sad goodbye 'Toxic' Ellen's final $8m insult to US exposed Ellen DeGeneres' $6m loss in Trump flee fail Ellen DeGeneres has taken one of her last remaining US homes off the market, four months after listing it for $US29.99 million. Picture: Realtor The comedian and her wife, Portia de Rossi, purchased the dwelling in 2022 for $US29 million. Picture: Realtor They originally put it on the market in 2024 with a much higher asking price of $US33.9 million. Picture: Realtor The couple have been selling several properties over the past year since moving to the British countryside. The duo recently sold a two-bedroom in Montecito for $US5.2 million ($A8.2 million), more than $US200,000 ($A312,000) over its $US4.995 million ($A7.9 million) asking price. The property flew off the market less than two weeks after it was listed in March this year, around four months after DeGeneres and de Rossi moved to the UK. However, the success they had with that home has not translated to the Neutra property, which sat on the market for 109 days before its listing was removed. A sale would mark only the fourth time the property has changed hands since it was built in 1955 by famous Austrian-American architect Richard Neutra, having been owned by the same family for 40 years until finally being sold for the first time in 1994. That owner, who purchased the modernist home for the bargain price of just $US1.42 million, held onto the property for a further 25 years before putting it on the market in 2019, when it sold for $US20 million. The five-bedroom home was designed by famed architect Richard Neutra. Picture: Realtor It's unclear whether the couple plan to hold on to the property and use it as their Los Angeles base, having relocated to the U.K. in late 2024. Picture: Realtor Three years later, DeGeneres and de Rossi added the five-bedroom pad to their already-impressive property portfolio, paying out $US29 million for the dwelling. They have since renovated the home extensively, helping to restore Neutra's 'pioneering vision,' while also adding a host of modern-day amenities. Per the listing description, the home, which is widely known as 'The Brown House,' has plenty to offer a potential buyer, not least the architectural caché that comes from owning a Neutra design. 'Originally crafted in 1955 by the renowned Richard Neutra, [the house] stands as a quintessential architectural masterpiece nestled in the prestigious enclave of Bel Air,' the listing states. 'One of the most iconic homes to be built, it has undergone a meticulous restoration, thoughtfully revering Neutra's pioneering vision while integrating modern luxuries. A true encapsulation of living in a work of art.' The home also offers sweeping views of the Los Angeles skyline, as well as two 'state-of-the-art' kitchens and a sizeable living area. 'This is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of architectural heritage, offering a lifestyle marked by grandeur and exclusivity in one of the most coveted locations,' the listing concludes. The couple have since moved to an $18 million farmhouse in the British countryside. Picture: ellendegeneres/Instagram They have shared several glimpses of the property on social media. Picture: ellendegeneres/Instagram Their struggle to find a buyer for the property has not held the couple back from investing in new real estate in the UK, where they are understood to have snapped up an $US18 million ($A28 million) farmhouse in 2024, according to People magazine. Since then, the couple — who made a second career out of flipping homes in and around California while they were living in Montecito — have been carrying out extensive renovations to the abode, which have landed them in some hot water with their neighbours. According to the Daily Mail, DeGeneres found herself 'in peril of getting on the wrong side' of a high-profile member of her new neighbourhood after she 'committed a 'technical breach'' during the build of a single-story extension at her new home. The outlet described it as a 'planning clash.' Several neighbours voiced their objections to the couple's plans. Despite the protests, a spokesperson for West Oxfordshire Direct Council insisted that the work was 'completed to a high standard,' according to the New York Post. 'The works at the property involved a single-story extension and garden landscaping,' the spokesperson said. 'Although the extension technically breached permitted development rights, it was considered acceptable in planning terms. 'As the works were completed to a high standard with no impact on surrounding amenities or other planning concerns, no further enforcement action was necessary, and the case has been closed.' Parts of this story first appeared in Realtor and was republished with permission. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: 'Outrageous' Pope move slammed in US DiCaprio exposed as $4.6m fortune blown Rory McIlroy to ditch US mansion and move to UK full time
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Rural hideout celebrities are flocking to
Celebrities have been ditching city life and flocking to the Cotswolds — a picturesque region in the English countryside that offers unparalleled luxury and privacy. Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, recently set up camp in the ritzy neighbourhood, which is a known favourite among the Hollywood elite. The former talk show host, 67, and 'Arrested Development' alum left Los Angeles five months ago after buying a sprawling farmhouse in the area in South West England, nearly two hours from London, the New York Post reports. The couple forked over an eye-popping $US18 million ($A28 million) — some $US3 million ($A4.7 million) over the asking price for the stunning property. TMZ reported that while the duo had purchased their UK home in June, months before Donald Trump's second presidential win, their decision to 'get the hell out' of America was cemented by his victory. DeGeneres was an outspoken supporter of Harris during the 2024 presidential election, publicly endorsing her in a post shared on Instagram. While it's not clear exactly why the pair decided on the Cotswolds, the region is a picturesque and wealthy part of England. Celebrities who call the Cotswolds home DeGeneres' star-studded list of neighbours includes David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Elizabeth Hurley, Hugh Grant and Jeremy Clarkson, who owns a successful farm shop and pub in the area. Other known residents include Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, singer Lily Allen and artist Damien Hirst. The location is also home to royalty, as King Charles and Queen Camilla own Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. According to the Daily Mail, Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, are looking to follow suit and snap up a property in the swanky neighbourhood. Properties aside, the area sees large amounts of celebrities come and go each month thanks to the several luxurious hotels that are peppered around the region. 'Get the hell out': Ellen's sad goodbye Lucknam Park This includes Lucknam Park, a five-star oasis located in the luscious area of Chippenham. The hotel, which is set in 500 acres of listed parkland, has recently welcomed a host of famous faces, including Donatella Versace, Kylie Minogue and Jerry Hall, The Post revealed. The main house, which dates back to the 17th century, sits atop a mile-long driveway, which is lined with 200-year-old lime and beech trees, and is located just 30 minutes away from the picturesque city of Bath. The estate also offers Michelin-starred dining at Restaurant Hywel Jones, which is often frequented by A-listers. The restaurant recently celebrated its 20th consecutive year holding a Michelin star. The grand property had been previously passed down through several families before opening its doors as a hotel. Its current owners snapped it up in 1994, but preserved the historic elements of the estate where possible. The Lygon Arms Those wanting a more central location often stay at the Lygon Arms — a historic 4-star hotel that boasts close proximity to cinematic landmarks, such as 'Downton Abbey' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary' filming locations. The hotel is set in Broadway — a stunning village in the Cotswolds that offers wisteria-adorned stone cottages and Disney-like buildings surrounding it. Beyond famous film sets, guests can feel like an A-lister through the hotel's partnership with Cotswold Tours & Travel, which offers an array of sightseeing trips in and around the area. These include — but aren't limited to — the ultimate set-jetting experience, which includes a tour of the nearby Blenheim Palace and a chance to uncover the area's hidden gems. The hotel proudly dates back to the 14th century. Over the years, its hosted some famous historical figures and celebrities, including Oliver Cromwell, King Charles I, Prince Phillip, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and Cary Grant. More recently, the hotel has been frequented by James Bond alum Pierce Brosnan, Renée Zellweger, Grant and Sophia Loren, The Post revealed. The sprawling lodge offers guests 86 individually designed rooms to choose from, and boasts two restaurants helmed by British chef supremo James Martin.
