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Ellen DeGeneres' £15 Million Farmhouse Sparks Local Concerns

2/4/2025

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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have invested £15 million in a charming Cotswolds farmhouse, but local officials are raising alarms about a proposed single-storey extension. Concerns about potential disruptions to ancient Roman remains and flood risks have surfaced. Yet, West Oxfordshire District Council reassured the community, confirming the remains are safely over 200 yards away and the plans comply with regulations.

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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have invested £15 million in a charming Cotswolds farmhouse, but local officials are raising alarms about a proposed single-storey extension. Concerns about potential disruptions to ancient Roman remains and flood risks have surfaced. Yet, West Oxfordshire District Council reassured the community, confirming the remains are safely over 200 yards away and the plans comply with regulations.