Music power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly in the final stages of purchasing a sprawling 58-acre estate in the Cotswolds, according to The Mirror. The pair sparked speculation about a UK move after being spotted in Oxfordshire earlier this summer, and sources now suggest the deal is nearly complete.
The off-market property, which carried a guide price of £8.5 million, comes with planning permission to build a luxury countryside retreat. Architectural documents describe the proposed residence as a “spectacular rural estate” that will combine “timeless materials with contemporary architecture.” The estate is also said to include a lake and woodland, integrating sustainable design and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
A source close to the sale told The Mirror, “They were in negotiation on the price, and it isn’t on the market any more, which would suggest it’s a done deal.”
Located just five minutes from the picturesque village of Great Tew, the estate is near several celebrity homes, including those of David and Victoria Beckham, Simon Cowell, and Ellen DeGeneres. Exclusive members’ club Soho Farmhouse and luxury farm shop Daylesford Organic are also nearby, further enhancing the area’s appeal.
Reports suggest Beyoncé and Jay-Z viewed the site by helicopter between performances during the UK leg of her Cowboy Carter World Tour. An insider noted that the location’s proximity to friends such as DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi made it especially attractive.
The couple, who share three children—Blue Ivy, 13, and twins Rumi and Sir, 8—are said to be seeking a home outside Los Angeles following devastating wildfires earlier this year. “They will always be based in LA, but the UK is on the agenda,” a friend revealed. “Beyoncé loves the UK because they support everything she does.”
The Oxfordshire countryside has become a hotspot for American celebrities seeking privacy and space. DeGeneres and de Rossi relocated to the area last year, while other famous visitors include Brad Pitt, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift, who rented a property in Great Tew during her Eras Tour.