Ellen DeGeneres Lists Montecito Home as UK Move Continues

MONTECITO, Calif. — Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have listed their Montecito home for sale, signaling a firm decision to embrace their new life in the United Kingdom after relocating four months ago.

The couple put their two-bedroom, two-bathroom property on the market for $5 million on March 10, just over four years after purchasing it for $2.9 million. The listing highlights the home’s 1,691 square feet, featuring a private primary suite with a patio, a spa-like bath, and ample closet space.

Images from the property depict a simple yet spacious kitchen furnished with wooden cabinets, grey countertops, built-in appliances, and large windows that overlook the garden.

The property’s description notes that a secure fence guarantees privacy while the expansive backyard has potential space for a pool or guest house, situated just moments from the beach, Coral Casino, and Lower Village.

This decision follows closely after the couple listed another Montecito residence, a five-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home, for $29.9 million back in January.

Ellen and Portia have transitioned to living in an $18 million farmhouse in the Cotswolds, but the move has not been entirely smooth. Recent heavy rain led to local flooding, causing challenges in the area. Although Ellen clarified that their new house remained unscathed, nearby fields were inundated, and the nearby river overflowed.

Moreover, the couple is facing planning issues with local residents related to renovations at their new home. A local source told MailOnline, “Ellen and Portia have had several issues with the place they initially moved into.”

The source elaborated on their struggles, noting, “First there was the flooding, of course, then there was an issue with some locals complaining about some building work carried out at the property.”

Reports suggest that Ellen and Portia are considering relocating once more to find a property that better suits their Californian lifestyle. “They’ve been seen around there several times in recent weeks and have even had interactions with neighbors,” the source added.