Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have placed their sprawling 43-acre Cotswolds estate, Kitesbridge Farm, on the market for approximately $30 million, just one year after their high-profile relocation from the United States to England. The listing, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, signifies another significant real estate move for the couple, who are now seeking a larger property better equipped to accommodate de Rossi's equestrian needs.
The couple acquired Kitesbridge Farm in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, for an estimated $20 million in spring 2024. Their decision to move to the UK in late 2024 was reportedly influenced by the re-election of President Donald Trump, though some reports suggest the property purchase predated the election. Upon acquiring the "quite tired" property, DeGeneres and de Rossi embarked on an ambitious renovation, with around 70 contractors completing what was initially a 12-18 month project in less than five months, transforming it into a "glossy yet character-filled compound" blending 18th-century charm with modern polish.
Despite the rapid and extensive overhaul, the couple reportedly resided in the newly renovated farmhouse for only about a month before deciding it was not their permanent fit. Ellen DeGeneres explained their decision to The Wall Street Journal, stating, "When we decided to live here full time, we knew that Portia couldn't live without her horses," indicating a need for more substantial equestrian facilities. They have since moved to a new, larger, and more contemporary estate located nearby within the Cotswolds, which offers ample space for de Rossi's horses flown in from California.
The $30 million asking price positions Kitesbridge Farm as potentially the most expensive home currently for sale in the picturesque Cotswolds region, according to U.K. Sotheby’s International Realty. This latest transaction aligns with DeGeneres and de Rossi's well-known history as prolific real estate investors and "flippers," having bought and sold numerous high-value properties over the years. Their commitment to their new life in the UK is further evidenced by the ongoing sale of their remaining U.S. properties, solidifying their permanent residency in the British countryside despite earlier reports of challenges like local flooding and neighbor disputes over property extensions.