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Floodwaters Reclaim Ellen DeGeneres's Pricy Farmhouse
2 Dec
Summary
- Ellen DeGeneres's £22.5M farmhouse in Cotswolds faces recurrent flooding.
- The property remains unsold five months after being listed.
- The couple has already purchased a new £25M property elsewhere.
Floodwaters have again surrounded Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi's Kitesbridge Farm estate in Asthall, Oxfordshire, less than a year after they purchased it. The seven-bedroom property, bought for £15 million in June 2024, was listed for £22.5 million in July 2024 but has yet to find a buyer. This latest flooding occurred after Storm Claudia caused a tributary of the River Thames to overflow.
The couple, who had previously experienced flooding weeks after moving in, have already purchased and moved into a new £25 million property situated on higher ground in the Cotswolds. This new home reportedly offers ample land for horses and a more comfortable living environment, especially considering their reported decision to spend more time in California due to missing friends and dreading British winters.
Despite the recurring flood issues and an estate agent deeming the listing price 'absolutely crazy,' the property remains on the market. The price reflects a significant increase from their purchase price, with reports indicating a £10 million markup in just one year. The couple's decision to sell and potentially spend more time in the US comes amid past statements about preferring life in the UK.
