Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi List Their Cotswolds Estate for $30M After Brief Farming Detour

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have once again packed their bags — this time leaving behind their short-lived countryside adventure in England. Their latest move adds yet another chapter to their ongoing real estate saga, as the couple places their lavish U.K. estate back on the market for a hefty $30 million, less than a year after purchasing it.

Their attempt at rural reinvention was centered around Kitesbridge Farm, a sprawling 43-acre property in the scenic Cotswolds region of Oxfordshire. Acquired in late 2024 for an estimated $20 million, the estate was to be the backdrop for a peaceful life among rolling hills, stables, and historic stone cottages. But that dream, like the famously short British summer, came and went in the blink of an eye.

After leaving the U.S. — a move that reportedly followed political shifts including Donald Trump’s presidency — the couple sought tranquility overseas. Yet, instead of slowing down, they seemed to double down on their fast-paced lifestyle.

Kitesbridge Farm wasn’t just a cozy countryside retreat. Ellen and Portia poured resources into completely overhauling the historic home. The result? A stunning 16,600-square-foot estate boasting a six-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom guest cottage, a converted barn-turned-pub, a state-of-the-art gym, and a luxurious indoor heated pool.

They brought in an estimated 70 workers to compress a year’s worth of renovations into just five months — a pace that hardly suggests a couple eager to unplug.

But after just four weeks of actually living in the home, the pair reportedly decided it wasn’t the right fit. One reason? The property didn’t offer enough space for Portia’s beloved horses, which had been transported from California.

Now, the estate is back on the market with a staggering $30 million asking price, potentially setting a record for the region.

While many view rural life in England as a complete lifestyle shift — often rooted in simplicity, hard work, and distance from modern chaos — for Ellen and Portia, it seems to be just another glamorous detour. The “farming” life lasted a month; the luxury renovation, mere months more.

The couple’s tendency to purchase high-end properties, revamp them, and list them soon after has become a signature move. Though originally cast as a personal reinvention, their British country home project now reads more like a high-budget flip.

They aren’t newcomers to this game. Stateside, Ellen and Portia have a reputation for high-value home sales and rapid turnarounds. This latest move simply takes their strategy international.

Their brief foray into agricultural living suggests more interest in aesthetics than in rural commitment. Heated pools and guest pubs are a far cry from the daily grind of farming.

In the end, it’s hard not to see their English countryside chapter as another glitzy page in a real estate portfolio — rather than a serious attempt at a new way of life. They may have left behind the palm trees of Los Angeles for the green pastures of Oxfordshire, but their fast-paced, Hollywood-rooted habits clearly made the trip with them.

Whether in Beverly Hills or the Cotswolds, Ellen and Portia seem far more comfortable dealing in luxury listings than livestock.