Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi list their Santa Barbara mansion for $45 million

March 21, 2017

<p><strong><a href="/tags/0/ellen-degeneres" target="_blank">Ellen DeGeneres</a></strong> and <a href="/tags/0/portia-de-rossi/" target="_blank"><strong>Portia de Rossi</a></strong> have listed their gorgeous Santa Barbara home for $45 million. The couple purchased the estate for a reported $26.5 million in 2012.</p><p>The 10,000-square-foot property features a main house, which has six bedrooms, nine fireplaces, and an 800-square-foot living room. It dates back to 1930 and sits on just under 17 acres of land, offering breathtaking views over the Pacific and the surrounding mountains. Outside, the grounds feature a swimming pool, classic fountains and sunken tennis courts. The couple also had a guest house built on the land called Jordan Hall.</p><p>Speaking to Sotheby's about the charming, historical estate, Ellen said: "The house is always surprising. It reveals itself to you in new ways every day. It's not overly manicured or tidy. It's not overly precious or perfect. And it's a home that manages to be both spacious and cozy at once."</p><strong>Click through to check out the inside of Ellen and Portia’s gorgeous Santa Barbara home</strong></p><p><em>All photos courtesy of Jim Bartsch</em></p><p>View Ellen's property for sale on <a href="http://http/www.sothebyshomes.com/Santa-Barbara-Real-Estate/sales/0114121" target="_blank">Southeby's International Reality</a></p>

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have listed their gorgeous Santa Barbara home for $45 million. The couple purchased the estate for a reported $26.5 million in 2012.

The 10,000-square-foot property features a main house, which has six bedrooms, nine fireplaces, and an 800-square-foot living room. It dates back to 1930 and sits on just under 17 acres of land, offering breathtaking views over the Pacific and the surrounding mountains. Outside, the grounds feature a swimming pool, classic fountains and sunken tennis courts. The couple also had a guest house built on the land called Jordan Hall.

Speaking to Sotheby's about the charming, historical estate, Ellen said: "The house is always surprising. It reveals itself to you in new ways every day. It's not overly manicured or tidy. It's not overly precious or perfect. And it's a home that manages to be both spacious and cozy at once."

Click through to check out the inside of Ellen and Portia’s gorgeous Santa Barbara home

All photos courtesy of Jim Bartsch

View Ellen's property for sale on Southeby's International Reality

The living area has a striking fireplace for cosy nights in, while Ellen and Portia's impressive art collection can be seen decorating the walls.

We love the stylish bar area on the ground floor - ideal for hosting star-studded parties.

The luxurious property boasts an outdoor swimming pool overlooking a stunning landscape.

Ellen describes her property as: "A home that manages to be both spacious and cosy at once."

Amongst the 17 acres of land lies a cozy outdoor dining area for summer hosting.

The house features stunning stone brick walls, with an open plan living space.

The TV host told Southeby's: "This is a home that honours nature, and I love that."

We're loving picturing the happy couple sipping a coffee overlooking their garden - making their cozy home double up as a luxurious poolside cafe.