Much has been made of the fact that TV star Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia De Rossi, fled the United States after Donald Trump was re-elected.
The superstar couple reportedly chose the celeb-studded Cotswolds as their new base, joining the likes of the Beckhams in the countryside heaven.
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However, it hasn't been plain sailing since they arrived on UK shores, with the talk show icon reportedly committing a 'technical breach' when building a single-storey extension on her Cotswolds farmhouse.
Property perils
According to Eden Confidential for the Daily Mail, "Three parish councillors feared that [the extension] could disturb Roman remains, which prompted them to contact local planning enforcement officers.
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"The onus is on the owner to report any historic remains uncovered," records a note from the parish council minutes. It adds: "Concern was expressed by residents that the hedge and wire fence could increase flood risk in the village' if rubbish was swept down and 'caught on the fence', thereby 'limiting flow across the field".
On top of this, it was widely reported that their home flooded, though Ellen squashed this rumor on social media, posting in December: "For those of you concerned, our UK farmhouse did NOT flood."
Ellen DeGeneres: 5 top facts
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1. Stand-up comedian
Ellen began performing stand-up aged 23, at a local coffee house. Her big break came five years later when James Carson sent a booking agent to one of her improv shows, leading to her appearance on The Tonight Show.
2. Show scandal
The Ellen DeGeneres Showbecame the center of controversy in 2020 when several current and former staffers accused Ellen of creating a ''toxic work environment.'' Two years later, the show aired its final season.
3. No more Ellen
After releasing her last Netflix special in 2024, Ellen announced she wouldn't be returning to TV anytime soon following the allegations. At her SF Bay Arena show, she told the crowd: "This is the last time you’re going to see me. After my Netflix special, I’m done."
4. Lifestyle brand
She has her own lifestyle brand called Ed by Ellen, which sells shoes, home and baby items, accessories, and a pet line.
5. The feeling's mutual
Ellen met her wife, Portia de Rossi backstage at a 2001 Rock the Vote concert. At the time, Portia was not openly gay and Ellen wasn't sure if the feelings were mutual. However, in 2004, the pair reconnected at a party and started officially dating.
That said, the home was perhaps not all that Portia and Ellen dreamed, as reports now say that they have moved again, choosing a property 30 minutes away, still in the breathtaking Cotswold countryside.
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Ellen and Portia's new home
Thelatest property added to their portfolio is believed to be a single-storey, glass-fronted home, offering views of the sprawling fields surrounding it.
There's also an infinity pool, acting as a reminder of their Californian roots.
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The modern home, unlike the quaint cottages you might associate with the English countryside, has a cinema, gym and steam room as well as an open plan kitchen and lounge area with a hanging fireplace as a central feature.
Dark past
While it looks impressive, locals told the Daily Mail that Ellen's new home was built on the site of a murder.
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Though the barn where the crime was committed was demolished, leaving space for Ellen’s new abode, locals steered clear of the property due to the gruesome past.
Ellen and Portia seemed unconcerned with the past of their new home, with Ellen sharing photos of her wife loving the awe-inspiring scenery and taking in the views.
