Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have officially waved goodbye to their waterlogged Cotswolds estate, trading it in for a stunning new mansion just down the road. The couple, who purchased their original £15 million countryside retreat last year as an escape from American politics, faced a series of setbacks—most notably severe flooding that turned their dream home into a nightmare.

Now, they’ve settled into a hilltop property in Oxfordshire, complete with a “sustainable drainage system” and, more importantly, no flood risk. The move comes after months of frustration, with their previous estate repeatedly battling water damage. The new home, reportedly costing another hefty sum, offers sweeping views and the peace of mind that comes with higher ground.
But their fresh start isn’t without its own quirks. The property sits near the site of an old farmhouse with a dark past—a fact that may or may not have been disclosed during the sale. Still, the couple seems unfazed, recently sharing glimpses of their lavish new digs.
For Ellen and Portia, the switch was undoubtedly expensive, likely costing hundreds of thousands in fees alone. Yet, for two of Hollywood’s most discerning buyers, dry floors and a fresh start might just be priceless.