Bidding Adieu to California: Ellen DeGeneres Sells Montecito Beachhouse for Big Bucks
Ellen DeGeneres has offloaded her Montecito beachfront property.
Ellen DeGeneres, the Once-Reigning Queen of Daytime TV, is parting ways with her beachside mansion in Montecito, California. The property sold at a whopping $5.2 million, putting a pin in her cottage life in the States[1]. Along with her wife Portia de Rossi, Ellen is embarking on a new adventure across the pond - the picturesque Cotswolds, United Kingdom, to be exact.
The beachhouse, a mid-century charmer built in 1954 and boasting 167 square meters, hit the market on March 10, 2023, priced at $4.995 million. It made a swift exit from the real estate sphere just ten days later, garnering multiple offers from eager buyers[2][3]. The updated abode boasts two cozy bedrooms, and its airy interiors offer a stunning view of California's glistening coastline[2].
But the glimmering shoreline is now a thing of Ellen’s past, as she and Portia pack their bags for a fresh start in the UK[1]. Ellen's exit hasn't been swift or sudden. Reports emerged that the pair, who have been married since 2008, were gradually distancing themselves from the Hollywood scene for several years[4].
The couple clearly had their eyes set on the UK, where they splurged a whopping $18 million on a picturesque country estate[4]. The neighborhood is buzzing with celebs, with neighbors like David and Victoria Beckham sharing the same zip code[4]. Talk about keeping (up with) the Joneses!
The UK likely beckoned to the couple due to a mix of personal and political reasons[4]. The re-election of Donald Trump in 2024 is rumored to have played a significant role in their departure, leaving Hollywood's red line in their rearview[4].
Despite stepping back from the public eye and TV, Ellen and Portia continue to make headlines. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this week, the lovebirds took to Instagram, expressing their devotion with an adorable post - "20 years together. Happy, everywhere and always with you," Ellen wrote alongside a snap of the couple[5].
Sources:
- ntv.de
- lme/spot
- E! News
- Harper's Bazaar UK
- Instagram - @TheEllenShow
- Topics: Hollywood, Real Estate, USA, United Kingdom
- Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi are reportedly leaving Hollywood for the United Kingdom, possibly due to the re-election of Donald Trump in 2024 and a desire for a change of scenery, as they have purchased a luxurious country estate worth $18 million in the UK.
- The community policy and employment policy of the UK may have played a role in attracting Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to the country, as they seek a fresh start away from their Montecito, California beachhouse that they sold in 2023 for $5.2 million.
- Ellen DeGeneres and her neighbors in Montecito will miss the celebrity TV host, as she and her wife Portia have withdrawn from their Hollywood life and embarked on a new journey in the Cotswolds, UK, amidst neighbors like the Beckhams.
