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Ellen DeGeneres lists one of her last US homes following UK move

Ellen DeGeneres is continuing to shed her US real estate portfolio, putting one of her last remaining Montecito, California properties on the market for $5 million (approx. $7.6 million AUD).

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, purchased for $2.9 million (approx. $4.4 million AUD) in 2020, is described as a blend of โ€œsimplicity and sophistication.โ€

It features a chefโ€™s kitchen, sun-drenched patios, a private primary suite with a spa-like bath, and a spacious backyard with potential for a pool or guest house.

The listing by the Riskin Partners Estate Group comes just months after DeGeneres re-listed another Montecito property for $29.99 million (approx. $45.6 million AUD), further signalling her commitment to a permanent life in the U.K.

This latest listing comes less than two months after DeGeneres put another Montecito home on the market. Image: Zillow

The former talk show host and her wife, Portia de Rossi, relocated to the Cotswolds last year, leaving behind their extensive real estate investments in California.

While the couple has embraced their new countryside lifestyle, the transition hasnโ€™t been entirely smooth.

Reports by Realtor suggest that DeGeneres has faced planning disputes with local authorities over renovations at their new $18 million (approx. $27.3 million AUD) farmhouse.

This is a two-bedroom home. Image: Zillow

Concerns have been raised about potential flooding risks and the impact of construction on historic Roman remains, with local councillors reportedly objecting to parts of the extension.

Despite these setbacks, DeGeneres and de Rossi appear intent on staying in the U.K, with reports indicating they are already eyeing a 10,000-square-foot mansion nearby.

The couple have bought and sold more than a dozen homes in the Los Angeles area over the past decade. Image: Zillow

Given DeGeneresโ€™ well-documented history of flipping luxury properties, it remains to be seen whether this next home will be a long-term residence or another investment opportunity.

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Catherine Nikas-Boulos

Catherine Nikas-Boulos is the Digital Editor at Elite Agent and has spent the last 20 years covering (and coveting) real estate around the country.