Ellen DeGeneres, Portia De Rossi Sell Cotswolds Farmhouse After Major £22.5M Renovation

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have fully relocated to the UK after initially planning a part-time stay, prompted by the re-election of President Trump in 2024. The couple sold their $20 million Cotswolds farmhouse, Kitesbridge Farm, which they had bought for £15 million, and moved into a newly built modern home in Oxfordshire, described as a stark contrast to traditional Cotswolds architecture with its extensive glass and concrete design. While some Brits have criticized their new home as a 'monstrosity' and likened it to industrial buildings, the property was designed by architects specializing in restoring such structures and aims to redefine rural modern living. The single-storey, 11,000 sq ft house features a Japanese-inspired courtyard garden, large windows with countryside views, and minimalist interiors, set on 100 acres providing privacy and space for animals. The buying agent noted a trend of American buyers moving to the Cotswolds for its beauty, excellent schools, and as an escape from the US political climate. DeGeneres and de Rossi's move reflects a broader American interest in authentic English countryside living combined with modern amenities.