Pampered Pair! Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi Feather Their $40 Million L.A. Love Nest With A Luxe Indoor Spa
May 15 2014, Published 7:32 a.m. ET
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi just dropped nearly $40 million on what’s been deemed the coolest cribs in Los Angeles. The modern mansion comes with 13,400 square feet of decadence, and the happy couple wants to add even more luxe to their love nest, including an indoor spa!
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi just dropped a whopping $40 million on what’s been deemed as the coolest home in Los Angeles.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The gated entrance is surrounded by towering trees. And for added protection, the married couple is building a guard house, according to permits filed with the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The historic home known as The Brody House was commissioned in 1949.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The historic home known as The Brody House was commissioned in 1949.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
DeGeneres and De Rossi’s VIP guests will enter the mansion from the motorcourt through the grand double doors.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Through the doors is the spectacular two-story foyer that shows off the open floor plan.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The comedienne bought the home in January and paid much more than double the asking price since its last sold price of nearly $15 million in 2010.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
One of the coolest features of the house is the open atrium.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
One of the coolest features of the house is the open atrium.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The focal points of the outdoor space include the large tree and retractable walls of glass.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The focal points of the outdoor space include the large tree and retractable walls of glass.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The floor-to-ceiling windows allow for tons of natural light to fill the living room.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The floor-to-ceiling windows allow for tons of natural light to fill the living room.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Adjacent to the living room is a dining nook and close-by is a wine room.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
There’s also a gallery space for artwork.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
There’s also a gallery space for artwork.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Before DeGeneres and De Rossi moved in, the home went through many renovations.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The estate was built to embody indoor and outdoor SoCal living.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The estate was built to embody indoor and outdoor SoCal living.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The living room has its own library.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The master suite comes with a sitting area near the fireplace.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The master floor also has a separate living room.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The master floor also has a separate living room.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The elegant master bath is perfect for two.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The elegant master bath is perfect for two.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The bathroom is also equipped for naptime with a day bed.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The bathroom is also equipped for naptime with a day bed.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The sprawling lawn is home to palm trees and a rose garden.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The sprawling lawn is home to palm trees and a rose garden.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Balconies also line the 13,000 square foot estate.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Balconies also line the 13,000 square foot estate.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The shaded pool house and cabana is an oasis near the sparkling pool.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The shaded pool house and cabana is an oasis near the sparkling pool.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
DeGeneres and De Rossi can test their tennis skills on the championship court.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
DeGeneres and De Rossi can test their tennis skills on the championship court.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a powder room.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a powder room.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
Water features, like a koi pond, surround the property.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
DeGeneres also filed permit this year to remodel the kitchen and one of the bathrooms for about $50,000, and a guard house for $8,000.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
DeGeneres also filed permit this year to remodel the kitchen and one of the bathrooms for about $50,000, and a guard house for $8,000.
Ellen DeGeneres LA House
The massive home is 13,400 square feet from top to bottom.