Ellen DeGeneresthe famous presenter and humorist, has made a radical decision that has marked a turn in her personal and professional life. In November 2024, after the victory of Donald Trump In the presidential elections of the United States, Degeneres and his wife, Portia de Rossi, they announced their move to Englandaleaving behind his life in California.
The move was driven by its discontent with the political course of the country, which led the couple to look for a new home in the tranquility of the English countryside, far from the hollywood hustle and an environment that they no longer felt their own. This decision was also reflected in the recent sale of one of its houses in Montecito, California.
The property, which was designed by renowned architect Richard Neutra, was quickly sold for $ 5 million. The 157 square meter house on a single plant was acquired by Degeneres in 2020 for $ 2.9 million. This is only the last of a series of real estate movements of the presenter, who, together with his wife, has been involved in the lucrative business of purchase and sale of properties, obtaining important profits over the years. In the last 15 years, Degeneres and Rossi have acquired and sold more than a dozen housing in California.
The withdrawal of degeners from the American real estate market seems definitive, because in recent months they also sold a mansion in the same area for about 30 million.
The residence that he sold recently was in Montecito, a popular enclave between celebrities and millionaires, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also resides. In fact, the royal couple were very involved in helping the evacuees of their area by the recent fires in California, which further underlines the high profile community that characterizes this exclusive neighborhood.
Ellen Degeneres, known for his television program and his support for the Democratic Party, has been an influential figure in American culture, not only for his career on television but also for his political positions.
-A hidden jewel in Montecito
In 2023, the couple also decided to part with another of their properties in Montecito, known as Pompeii cut. The residence was put on sale for $ 46.5 million through the real estate group Riskin Partners Estate Group. Located in the lower part of the San Isidro neighborhood of Montecito, the property covers approximately 3.2 hectares of extension.
Originally built in 1919, it is a single -plant classic house that offers 726 square meters of surface. Its design focuses on a large Roman -style patio, with a disposition in which almost all rooms open towards that central space.
This architectural detail favors the entry of natural light into the interiors and provides a sense of calm and connection with the environment. The property stands out for embodying what real estate agents define as “luxury slow”, a rising trend among celebrities seeking privacy, comfort and elegance without ostentation.
During the Degeneres election campaign he showed his support for candidate Kamala Harris, making a significant donation and supporting his ideals publicly. Despite its success and its life full of changes, it seems that Moving to England has been a commitment to peace and serenity, far from the political and media scenario of its native country.
