Known as the Pompeiian Court, this century-old building in Montecito was renovated by MC Ellen DeGeneres and her partner Portia de Rossi and recently sold for 46 million USD (over 1,129 billion USD). copper).

It is known that this project was purchased by the couple in June this year for 22.5 million USD. In just four months, the couple and their skilled team completely renovated the eight-acre property and put it up for sale for double the price.

Built in 1919 and known as the Pompeiian Courts, the house and its grounds are hidden behind massive iron gates and a quarter-mile driveway that ends in a car park shaped like circle surrounded by olive trees.

Described as a “classical Romanesque courtyard residence,” the palatial main structure was completely remodeled around 2000 before being transformed by DeGeneres into a minimalist and lightly neutral retreat gentle, reflecting the current trend of quiet luxury.

In contrast to many of Montecito’s other historic castles, the Pompeiian Court is a rare one-story manor house, with all rooms opening onto a central courtyard decorated with Roman columns and heated by fireplaces. out side. In addition to the main house, there are four outbuildings scattered around the eight-acre property: two guesthouses, a pool cabana and a petite art studio.

The kitchen has been finished in DeGeneres’ signature style.

Every room in the house opens onto the garden or central courtyard.

The dining room has a fireplace and space for large gatherings.

The master bedroom is minimalist and luxurious, with its own fireplace.

The manicured grounds include formal hedges and lawns, mature Italian cypress trees, ancient oaks and eucalyptus trees.

Both the swimming pool and full-sized tennis court are privately located away from the main house and there are several large fountains and walking paths on the grounds.