It was meant to be the ultimate escape — a pastoral fantasy in the heart of England's most desirable countryside. But for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, the dream of a quiet life in the Cotswolds reportedly shattered almost as soon as the moving vans arrived. Instead of cosy nights by the fire and long walks through lush greenery, the Hollywood power couple faced a chaotic mix of biblical floods, toxic water, and a neighbourhood reception seemingly as frosty as the British winter.
Upon purchasing the historic Kitesbridge Farm for a reported £12 million, DeGeneres was told the 'tired' and 'basic' property needed a full 18 months of work to meet her exacting standards. However, patience was apparently not part of the plan.
