Ellen DeGeneres

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Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are deemed as one of the most impressive contenders in the celebrity real estate market. The duo have been recognized for their frequent involvement in purchasing, renovating, and selling homes. The iconic talk show host has reportedly owned 20 properties since 2003. Recently, DeGeneres and de Rossi were reported to be gravitating further from the bustling city lifestyle selling their $45 million Beverly Hills mansion, their last remaining property in Los Angeles. Now, however, the celebrity couple are once again adding to their Californian catalog with the purchase of a new Beverly Hills abode for $8.5 million.

Built in 1961 by famed architect Robert Skinner, the home is often mistaken as the “Rowan estate” due a misspelling of the original commissioner, banker David H. Rowen and his wife, Shirley. In 1967, the property was purchased by architect Bruce D. Becket who owned it for 45 years. In 2012, talent agent Gregory Cavic and his wife, Jessica, purchased the residence for $3.5 million. Since then, the space has been completely restored by architect John Bertram and designer Sarah Shetter. Now, the half century old Beverly Hills home is in Ellen’s ownership.

Located in the posh community of Hidden Valley Estates, DeGeneres and de Rossi’s newfound property spans 4,614 square feet with five bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The mid-century offers decorative elements of terrazzo flooring, wood finishes, vintage details, and redwood tongue and groove siding. The open floor plan highlights floor-to-ceiling windows and glass walls for a comfortable and airy atmosphere. The living space features built in bookshelves, a distinctive light fixture, and plentiful sunlight. Leading from the living room rests the chef’s kitchen equipped with Douglas fir cabinets, Calacatta Gold salt marble countertops, and casual dining area. Also adjacent to the living room is the formal dining room perfect for entertaining. Stepping outside, the expansive near half acre exterior presents a courtyard entry and in-ground pool. Additionally, the lush greenery, trees, and gardens are designed by Judy Kameon of Elysian Landscapes.

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Ellen DeGeneres

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Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are no strangers to the real estate business as they are frequently involved in purchasing, renovating, and selling homes. Since 2003, the talk show host has reportedly owned 20 properties. DeGeneres and de Rossi currently appear to be gravitating towards the Montecito beach town as they have bid farewell to their Beverly Hills mansion for $45 million, their last remaining property in Los Angeles. Within the past year, the celebrity duo purchased two separate properties in Santa Barbara. The newest addition to their real estate catalog is a petite bungalow style residence purchased at a price of $2.9 million. The nearby community is also home to other renowned names such as Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Ariana Grande, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey and Rob Lowe.

A short distance from Butterfly Beach, DeGeneres and de Rossi’s newfound residence spans 1,691 square feet and less than an acre of land. The single-story, midcentury modern style home includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The humble abode highlights a seamless indoor-outdoor flow with glass doors and walls fitting for California. The sleek minimalist kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, cherry wood cabinetry, and stone center island. The cooking area leads to a sun-drenched living room with fireplace. Down the hall, the primary suite is privately tucked away and offers a walk-in closet, Bali-esque bathroom with freestanding tub, and sliding glass doors leading to a spacious patio. The home also includes a second bedroom to accommodate guests. Stepping outside, the courtyard presents a fire pit, a serene fountain, and al fresco dining area for entertaining. The abundant lush landscape and exterior space offers room for a pool or guesthouse as noted in the listing.

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Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi have officially sold their Beverly Hills home for $47 million. The home was put on the market a month ago for an asking price of $53.5 million, yet the couple still managed to make a decent profit.

DeGeneres and de Rossi purchased their Beverly Hills home from Maroon 5’s lead singer Adam Levine back in May 2019 for $42 million. The 10,376-square-foot property has undergone substantial renovations while under the ownership of DeGeneres and De Rossi, on top of $7 million worth of upgrades made by Levine and his wife, Behati Prinsloo. The traditional-ivy covered home features five bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, with plenty of modern touches throughout the residence.

The property has a stainless-steel-covered kitchen, a sunlit two-story front foyer which leads into a 50-foot living room with a stone fireplace and white plaster walls, a family room, and a formal dining room with a bar. The upstairs suite spans 2,000 square feet with a private terrace and en suite bathroom. Other amenities include a resort-like pool with a spa, an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, a fire pit, a sunken tennis court, a paneled library, a gym and a screening room. The property also has a guest house.

DeGeneres and de Rossi are notorious for their real estate portfolio. The couple, who has owned over 20 homes throughout the years, are known for flipping their real estate purchases and reselling them shortly after. DeGeneres’ interest in real estate was inspired by her father and her childhood. Growing up, her family often rented properties but never actually owned a home. This inspired DeGeneres to buy her own property when she was finally able to afford it. Together, the couple share a passion for architecture and decorating, opting to try new styles and aesthetics with each property added to their portfolio.

The listing was held by Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency.

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Cliff Fong, Portia de Rossi

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The Molteni Group, leading Italian designer furniture company with more than 80 years of history,opened a flagship store in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Molteni&C|Dada, in partnership with ddc Group, hosted a grand opening cocktail party, celebrating the new flagship store designed by Belgian architect and Molteni&C|Dada’s Creative Director, Vincent Van Duysen.

Giovanni Molteni, Andrea Molteni, Daniel Hakakian, Giulia Molteni, Siamak Hakakian, Babak Hakakian

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Among the attendees were: Portia de Rossi, Designer Cliff Fong, Commune designers Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknech, Giovanni Molteni, Andrea Molteni, Giulia Molteni, Daniel Hakakian, Siamak Hakakian, Babak Hakakian, and more.

Steven Johanknecht, Meg Touborg, Roman Alonso

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The new space, measuring over 7,600 square-feet across two levels, is defined by the intersections of Melrose Avenue, Beverly Boulevard and Robertson Boulevard, the center of the West Hollywood Design District.  Inspired by the houses of the great architects of the mid-20th century, Molteni&C|Dada’s design is evocative of an Italian villa. The store is gracious and fluid, its open architectural plan serving as a perfect backdrop for the latest Molteni&C|Dada offerings.

Portia de Rossi, Siamak Hakakian, Giulia Molteni

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Rumor has it that Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi snapped up Brody House, one of the most unique homes in the LA area. Constructed in 1949 by A. Quincy Jones, the home has been updated by designer Stephen Stone.

The clean, modern architectural features make this space a real stunner, though there’s one other feature that makes this home particularly special. Perhaps the home’s most unusual feature is its location…right next to the Playboy Mansion!

DeGeneres reportedly purchased the space at $39.88M, and for the money, she’s getting lush green lawns with mature trees, a covered patio lounge area, a beautiful in-ground pool, a tennis court, outdoor water features, a rooftop deck and more (not to mention some party animal neighbors)!

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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi’s new Montecito house is gorgeously decorated and perfect for the real estate power couple, featuring designs by John Saladino.

With a mixture of vintage pieces and modern accents, the space is homey yet modern with a sense of antiquity. The only departure from this trend within the home is in the kitchen, where totally modern designs prevail.

Their outdoor space has an equally old-world feel with roman columns, gorgeous gardens and old stone walls.

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According to Curbed, the home features an antique Venetian statue, six bedrooms, 10,000 sq. ft., 18^th-century Spanish entry gates, a guest apartment, terraced atrium garden, antique bathtub, two-level office suite, and amazing ocean views.

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Seacrest is currently in escrow to buy the mansion for $37 million. DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi had been trying to sell the property last year for $60 million before ultimately listing it for $49 million.

Since 2007,  the couple has developed the estate by piecing together several different parcels to complete the property. They were married at the home in 2008.

It includes a main home of 9,200 square feet and three guest houses. It also features a swimming pool, covered dining areas and a koi pond. Privacy is at a premium: the gated property is on a street of its own.

This is Seacrest's second celebrity home purchase. He's moving out of a Mediterranean villa he purchased from Kevin Costner in 2006. He recently put the property on the market for $12 million after initially putting out feelers to sell the home for $15 million back in 2010.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

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