After relocating to the United Kingdom last year, former talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi have decided to part with their historic Cotswolds estate, known as Kitesbridge Farm. Formerly based in California, the couple purchased the 43-acre property a little over a year ago and spearheaded a 4.5-month renovation, per the Wall Street Journal. Despite their decision to sell, the pair won’t be returning to the United States, DeGeneres told the outlet, as they’ve already acquired a new, larger residence in the area with enough space for de Rossi’s horses.
On the market for £22.5 million, or about $30.5 million, the farmhouse is set in the quiet village of Swinbrook, in Oxfordshire, a bucolic area of rolling landscapes and wildflower-filled meadows. About two hours from London by car, the property comprises a main house from the 1700s containing six bedrooms, as well as a two-bedroom guest house, heated indoor pool, workout room, helicopter hangar, and a barn-turned-bar. In total, there’s about 16,600 square feet of living space.
A glass-walled living area.
Once they bought the compound, DeGeneres and de Rossi undertook a comprehensive overhaul, focusing on giving the finishes an update while retaining the overall period charm. Among the hallmarks of the revamped interiors are preserved stone walls, beamed ceilings, wide-plank floors, and farmhouse-style furnishings.
The party barn includes a bar and kitchenette.
While some British historic structures lack natural light inside, the main house at Kitesbridge Farm is organized around a large central courtyard with tall grasses, meandering pathways, and several paved lounge areas. This configuration allows for ample sunlight to flow throughout the interior spaces while offering an English take on easy indoor-outdoor living.
The estate has its own heated indoor pool.
With its natural beauty and sense of seclusion, the Cotswolds is a popular spot for British celebrities such as David and Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss—even King Charles III has a private residence, Highgrove House, nearby. Kitesbridge Farm is listed with Andrew Barnes of United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty.
An outdoor lounge area in the courtyard of the main house.
Geoffrey Montes is an associate editor at ELLE Decor with a serious love for all things real estate and design. Before that, he worked at Architectural Digest, Galerie, and Preservation magazines, covering everything from jaw-dropping listings to world-famous architects and design events like Salone del Mobile and Homo Faber.