Ellen DeGeneres’s new countryside retreat in England has turned into an unforeseen ordeal, as astonishing flooding engulfed her dream home just days after her move, according to Daily Mail.
The 66-year-old talk show star and her wife Portia De Rossi, 51, relocated to an idyllic multi-million-pound farmhouse in the Cotswolds, reportedly as a protest against Donald Trump’s election win.
However, their plans for a tranquil life have been disrupted by raging floodwaters that have submerged their luxurious property.
Devastating impact of Storm Bert
The couple’s 43-acre estate became swamped after a tributary of the River Thames near the property broke its banks.
Dramatic images revealed the extent of the damage caused by Storm Bert, which brought torrential rain and winds of up to 80mph. Roads around the property have been rendered impassable, trapping locals in their homes.
According to DailyMail, one nearby resident remarked, “The floodwaters are rising by the hour. This is the worst I have seen it in years”.
From sunny California to the Cotswolds
The couple’s move marks a stark departure from their life in California.
According to US media, Ellen and Portia vowed to “get the hell out” after Trump’s election, investing in the picturesque estate for £2.5 million above its asking price.
The property features six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a helicopter pad, a swimming pool, a gym, and even a one-bedroom cottage. Despite its luxury, the floods have overshadowed its charm.
Before the floods, Ellen and Portia were spotted socialising at Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog, alongside stars like The Corrs, James Blunt, and Natalie Imbruglia.
However, locals describe the area as “quintessentially English” but quiet, with limited activities, particularly during colder months.
The couple’s investment in 4×4 vehicles may now prove invaluable, as farmers in the area use tractors to rescue sheep from low-lying lands.
