In a surprising lifestyle change, Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi have packed up their California lives and relocated to England’s countryside. The couple recently purchased an $18 million property in the idyllic Cotswolds region, known for its storybook villages and peaceful atmosphere.
This move to another country happened after they sold their homes in the U.S. They sold a large estate for almost $30 million. Their smaller beach house in Montecito sold very quickly for $5.
While adjusting to their new English home hasn’t been completely smooth sailing – with flooding issues and noisy renovations causing some local friction – the move represents a conscious choice to step away from their high-profile Hollywood existence. The Cotswolds offers the privacy and slower pace that many celebrities crave but rarely achieve in the States.
