While Ellen DeGeneres is no stranger to a pricey property purchase or two, the infamous talk show host has outdone herself this time. Rounding off another year of real estate splurges and property flips, Ellen and wife, Portia de Rossi have splashed out on a whopping $70 million (£56.4m) compound in Santa Barbara. Astonishingly, that brings the grand total for their home purchases in 2022 to $170 million (£137m). But how long will they hold onto this ocean-front residence until it's time to re-list? Let’s take a tour of their latest spend before it zips back onto the market…

Sitting on 10 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Ellen and Portia’s new homestead can be found in the affluent neighbourhood of Carpinteria. The $70 million (£56.4m) compound comprises of two neighbouring parcels—a Tuscan farmhouse-style manse and a 6.6-acre plot complete with its own small lake and stretching lawns, worth $41.7 million (£33.6m) and $28.2 million (£22.7m) respectively. This celebrity real estate deal is said to be the most expensive in Santa Barbara County history.

The VIP pair’s California complex also boasts a private pathway named Barranca Path which leads down towards the Carpinteria sand below, perfect for Ellen’s beach-loving guests. While their $70 million (£56.4m) estate seems extensive, the acreage makes up for less than one-half of the original 22-acre compound known as the 'Sanctuary at Loon Point'—parcelled together in 2007 by former hedge fund manager and billionaire Bruce Kovner. The entire property was listed for $160 million (£129m) in 2021.

Worth $550 million between them, DeGeneres and de Rossi’s new Tuscan-style mansion hosts over 9,000 square feet of living space, with five bedrooms and eight baths in total stretching out across three levels with peaceful Pacific views. If they can’t face taking the short stroll down to the seaside, the property flippers can enjoy their own marble mosaic pool, two spas and an outdoor kitchen to boot.

Inside, you’ll find wonderfully high ceilings with exposed wood beams, stone arched walkways and plentiful multi-panelled windows allowing an abundance of Santa Barbara sunlight to filter throughout. The great room features hardwood flooring and a large antique fireplace to gather around and share celebrity gossip. Upstairs, five ensuite bedrooms await including the owners’ suite with a spa-equipped terrace, while a highly desirable wine cellar and home cinema can be found on the lower levels.

The impressive grounds feature swathes of olive trees, numerous fireside lounge areas, raised herb and vegetable gardens, and even a private beach. Here the real estate gurus can enjoy a firepit, tiki torches and dining area with a reported custom umbrella that's fully wired to phone lines and Wifi—which should come in handy as they tend to their ever-growing property portfolio. 

When you're a super-rich celebrity with money to burn, buying a $100 million (£80.5m) house barely makes a dent. Over the years, we've given you glimpses inside some of the best celebrity homes in the world, but none can match these exceptional properties. From Hugh Jackman to Mark Wahlberg, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, these are the most expensive celebrity homes of all time. Prepare to be green with envy...

It’s no surprise that Kylie Jenner, the woman who was once the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, has a property portfolio worth writing home about. Although no longer a billionaire, the social media mogul and influencer has a wealth of real estate across California, including a Holmby Hills LA Mansion worth $36.5 million (£29.4m).

Purchased in April 2020, the lockdown pad is Kylie’s current abode, which she shares with daughter Stormi and partner Travis Scott. The fortress-style home hosts a dedicated guardhouse and is encased in concrete. Outside, you’ll find a stunning central courtyard, accessed via the building’s fully retractable walls, which open out onto the palm tree-framed swimming pool.

Seen here in October 2020, Kylie and Stormi pose for the camera in the Holmby Hills kitchen, having made Halloween biscuits atop marble countertops. Occupying over nearly one acre, the 19,000 square foot home boasts seven spacious bedrooms and 11-and-a-half bathrooms. That’s nearly one each between the whole Kardashian-Jenner clan.

Sprawling open-plan living areas proliferate throughout the multi-millionaire’s home, with contemporary geometric chandeliers hanging above polished floors and sumptuous furnishings. Inside, you’ll also spy a home cinema, bar and multiple games rooms to entertain the Jenner-Scott family.

From Les Misérables, to The Greatest Showman, Australian actor Hugh Jackman has made his fair share of blockbuster movies. Today, the megastar is thought to have $180 million (£145m) in the bank, which is remarkable considering he gained his first major film role in 2000, when he landed the role of Wolverine in X-Men. With his wealth, Jackman bought an ultra-modern apartment in New York City, spending a reported $21 million (£17m) back in 2008.

The pad is located inside 176 Perry Street, a residential tower in the Greenwich Village area of Manhattan. Built to face the Hudson River, the condos inside the building all benefit from floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the dreamy view. Finished in 2001, the property measures 11,000 square feet and comes with a quirky interior, filled with unusual design details—there’s an architectural spiral staircase in the living room and a suspended, dual-sided fireplace in the dining room.

The residence occupies the 8th, 9th and 10th floors of the building and every single space is jaw-dropping. There's a stunning open-plan living area, a gourmet kitchen, a huge recreation room with an outdoor terrace, a library, a home office, five bedrooms and five luxurious bathrooms. Pretty much every room has an all-white colour palette, allowing the scenery and the home's unique architecture to do all the talking.

But the master suite is undoubtedly the pièce de résistance. Located on an open mezzanine level, it benefits from unobstructed river vistas, a statement platform bed, a gym, a luxurious ensuite with a spa tub, a sauna and dual dressing areas. If you're in love, then the quirky celebrity home is currently for sale with Corcoran for $38.9 million (£31.3m). 

Star of classics such as The West Wing and St. Elmo's Fire, Rob Lowe is clearly no stranger to lavish living—and with a reported net worth of $100 million (£80.5m), it's really no wonder. The star's Colonial-style estate in Montecito, California, is one seriously impressive piece of real estate and was commissioned by Lowe back in 2009. He paid $8.5 million (£6.8m) for the vacant plot and set about designing the ultimate celebrity hideaway.

Known as Oakview, the 10,000-square-foot property has six bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and, of course, a long list of luxurious amenities. Its design was inspired by Mount Vernon, George Washington’s Virginia plantation home, Lowe told Architectural Digest in 2016. Bright and elegant, its living spaces all benefit from intricate cornicing, grand fireplaces and crystal chandeliers. Large windows also frame the 3.4-acre garden and offer views of the Santa Ynez Mountains in the distance.

The house boasts a stunning living room, a piano bar, a formal dining room, a luxurious kitchen adorned with Carrara marble, a family room, morning room, library, 1,800-bottle wine room, a cinema and a fitness centre. There's also an office with its own veranda, koi pond and waterfall. The sophisticated master bedroom also offers a private balcony, from which Lowe can admire views all the way to the Pacific Ocean. 

Of course, the home's grounds are as equally as impressive. Sprawling and secluded, the garden comes complete with a swimming pool, tennis court, cabana and a separate guest house, too. In 2018, Lowe decided to part ways with the property, listing it for $47 million (£38m). He later dropped the price to $42.5 million (£34.4m)—a bargain, when you think about it...

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has one seriously impressive property portfolio – and a reputation for being one of the best savvy property flippers around. The lavish seven-bedroom mansion can be found in the heart of VIP paradise Beverly Hills, California, and was sold off by Levine and his wife, Victoria’s Secret model Behati Prinsloo, in 2019 for an astonishing $45 million (£36m).

The 'Moves Like Jagger' singer bought the Tudor-style pad in March 2018 for $34 million (£27.3m), selling it a year later with a hefty $11 million (£8.9m) added to the asking price—which is some serious appreciation! Levine and Prinsloo did, however, reportedly invest $7 million (£5.6m) into the property, undertaking a comprehensive renovation project to render it truly fit for a VIP. 

The sumptuous spread, which was built in 1933, sprawls over 10,000 square feet and offers a multitude of spaces for relaxing and hosting, including a home cinema, media room, gym and guest house. Every single room is flawlessly presented, blending state-of-the-art design with traditional architectural elements, such as wide-planked reclaimed wood floors, stone fireplaces and steel-framed windows and doors. Sleek white plaster walls are enhanced by pops of colour from modern art.

There’s a stunning two-storey foyer, a 50-foot living room, a bar, an intimate panelled library, a gourmet kitchen and a magnificent master suite. Outside, you’ll find an ivy-covered garden, complete with a resort-style pool, an outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, fire pit and a sunken tennis court. Of course, the celebrity pad also comes complete with state-of-the-art security, making this the ultimate VIP sanctuary.

A man known for his style, American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger clearly knows a beautiful thing when he sees it. As cool and distinctive as you might expect, Hilfiger's European-inspired estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, is like something from a fairytale. The clothing tycoon bought the 22-acre property in 2000 for $31.4 million (£26m) and decided to wave goodbye to it in 2020, listing it for an impressive $47.5 million (£38.2m).

Built in 1939, the palatial property offers an imposing welcome, thanks to its magnificent entrance hall. There are six ensuite bedrooms, seven bathrooms and three powder rooms throughout the 13,300-square-foot residence and every room boasts wooden beams, hardwood floors, European-inspired fireplaces and dramatic light fixtures.

Originally known as Château Paterno, the property is full of eclectic touches and has every amenity under the sun, including a massage room, wine cellar, tasting room, games room and even a Turkish-inspired screening room. The opulent master suite comes complete with two bathrooms, two dressing rooms and a private study, while the separate two-bed guesthouse is fully equipped with a living room and kitchen. 

There are a number of gorgeous gardens spread over the estate's 22 acres, including a fountained rose garden, a boxwood knot garden and a water garden with a koi pond. The grounds also come complete with a bean-shaped swimming pool and a tennis court that sits nestled amongst the greenery. How dreamy is that?

Revealing just how expensive certain cities are, Sting's New York City apartment is even pricier than Tommy Hilfiger's 22-acre estate, although it's every bit as stunning. The former lead singer of the Police recently sold the duplex penthouse for an astonishing $50 million (£40.2m), but once you see inside you might begin to understand why it affords such a price tag...

The apartment can be found on Manhattan's illustrious Upper West Side and spans two spectacular floors. Kitted out with everything a rock star could need, it spans 5,417 square feet and features four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Built in 2007, every single room is immaculately presented, with refined fixtures and floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for unobstructed views over Central Park.

The apartment's interior design was carried out by Lee F. Mindel of Shelton, Mindel & Associates and according to the real estate listing, the floor plan was 'specifically custom designed' for Sting and his wife, English actor Trudie Styler. There's a gorgeous lounge with a bespoke free-standing fireplace, a huge chef's kitchen with a spiral staircase and a quiet library with built-in bookshelves. There's even an incredible sauna in one of the bathrooms.

Outside things get even better. The 396-square-foot private terrace boasts views that most New York City observation decks could only dream of. The 'Message in a Bottle' singer is said to have bought the luxurious penthouse apartment in 2008 for $27 million (£21.7m), so he almost doubled his investment in less than 10 years. How's that for property appreciation?

Proving that some parts of the world really do offer far more bang for your buck, Johnny Depp’s incredible French estate is worth just $5 million (£4m) more than Sting's penthouse and comes with its very own tiny town! Located on a sleepy hillside close to iconic Saint-Tropez, the property spans 37 acres and comes complete with a main house, guest cottages, a chapel, an art studio and a private restaurant that the Edward Scissorhands star named Café Marcheline.

According to Variety, Depp, who won his 2022 defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, snapped up the estate in 2001 for an undisclosed sum, but then spent 15 years piling $10 million (£8m) into it, restoring the village's numerous stone structures that date back to the early 1800s. As you might expect, the charming Provençal Village definitely has its fair share of quirky additions, including a skate park and a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired wine cave, kitted out with skulls.

The estate’s Bohemian-style interiors span some 13,000 square feet and there's a total of 15 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. Rustic and cosy, every living space benefits from natural stone accents, exposed timber beams and woodburning fireplaces. There's a state-of-the-art gym, two swimming pools and a private beach. There's even a gypsy-style wagon outside, which serves as a rather quirky guest suite.

The property has been on and off the market in recent years and first came up for sale in early 2015 with an asking price of just over $25 million (£20m), but Depp re-listed it the following year for a cool €50 million, which equates to just over $53 million (£43m). Eventually, the movie megastar dropped the price to $55.5 million (£44.8m), but so far it seems like no one has bought the enchanting estate.

Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton is known for his sense of style, so it probably won't surprise you to learn that his Manhattan home is cool, contemporary and entirely unique. The British racing driver, who has won an incredible seven F1 world titles, is said to earn $55 million (£44.4m) a year, so this penthouse apartment in the heart of New York cost the sports star just one year's salary.

Spanning three floors, this is no ordinary apartment. Located in the sought-after neighbourhood of Tribeca, Hamilton bought the home in 2017 for $44 million (£35m) and placed it on the market in February 2020 for $57 million (£46m). At the time, it was the most expensive home on Realtor. Covering 8,908 square feet, the apartment is ultra-modern and filled with natural light. It even comes with the added benefits of 3,426 square feet of outdoor space, which is bigger than most houses!

While the main open-plan living space features a 20-foot ceiling, the custom-designed chef's kitchen is the ultimate spot for entertaining VIP guests and fellow sport stars. The apartment comes with five bedrooms, including this dreamy master suite which is an oasis of tranquillity. It offers a sitting area, a spa-like bathroom and a dressing room with windows that frame the city.

The private rooftop terrace is truly envy-inducing with a plunge pool, an outdoor kitchen and expansive city views. The apartment is located in the landmark building at 443 Greenwich, which dates back to 1882. Other notable A-list residents include Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.

With an estimated net worth of $400 million (£321m), Sylvester Stallone is no stranger to incredible homes, but none compares to this mega-mansion in the heart of Beverly Hills, California. The glitzy compound lies inside an exclusive enclave and was custom-built by the Rocky actor in 1994. In January 2021, the Hollywood icon placed the property on the market for a staggering $110 million (£88.5m), before dropping the price to $85 million (£68.4m). Earlier this year the New York Post reported he offloaded the estate to British songstress, Adele, for $58 million (£46.8m).

Colourful and meticulously designed, the mansion spans 21,000 square feet. There are eight bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a formal lounge, two powder rooms, a dining room, a chef's kitchen and a breakfast room. Many of the rooms boast whitewashed walls, decorated with contemporary art and movie memorabilia. Plus, thanks to the home's elevated position, almost every window benefits from unobstructed views towards Rodeo Drive. 

The modern masterpiece comes equipped with everything a movie mega-star could desire, including a luxurious screening room, a state-of-the-art gym and even a stunning cigar room that offers its own air-filtration system. Elsewhere, Stallone's master bedroom boasts a sauna, steam room and a barrel-vaulted home office with its very own balcony that offers truly jaw-dropping views. Elsewhere, the office space features lots of film memorabilia.

The home's exterior is equally as amazing. The three-acre estate is made up of park-like grounds and benefits from lush gardens, sunbathing patios, an air-conditioned eight-car garage, a putting green and an infinity pool overlooking the city. There's even an art studio and a two-bedroom guest house that was designed by the American architect, Richard Landry. The Rambo star reportedly let go of the property after relocating to celebrity hot spot, Palm Beach.

Now worth a jaw-dropping $1.8 billion (£1.45b), Kim Kardashian can certainly afford her mega roster of real estate, including the Hidden Hills mansion she now owns outright following her divorce from Kanye West. The couple originally bought the mansion together for $20 million (£16m) in 2014, and proceeded to spend another $20 million (£16m) on extensive renovations.

Despite a few legal battles with neighbours about building an underground vault in 2021, something the Kardashian has denied according to TMZ, Kim has made her home in LA, where she spends the majority of her time with her four children: North, Saint, Chicago and two-year-old Psalm. Post-separation, the Hidden Hills mansion is still Kim's primary residence, according to US Weekly, having bought out Kanye's share of the estate for $23 million (£18.5m).

Inside, you'll find eight bedrooms, 10 bathroom, a staff kitchen, a "show kitchen" and a beautiful lounge with a vaulted ceiling. Following the extensive renovations, the home features a stark, minimalistic interior and is now worth $60 million (£48.4m) according to Kris Jenner and as reported by Hello magazine. There's also an ultra-cool playroom for Kim's four children, a huge walk-in pantry that wouldn't look out of place in a restaurant, and a garage complete with a security pod, manned 24-hours a day.

The multi-million dollar estate comes complete with two vineyards, two swimming pools and a 1,050-square-foot entertainment pavilion. While the mum-of-four likes to show off an edited version of her lavish lifestyle, she wasn’t so happy when eldest daughter, North, gave a very public tour of the home on TikTok, which included the Kardashian reclining in bed. Whoops!

The success of the world's most high-profile family can be put down to one man, Ryan Seacrest, who created Keeping Up with the Kardashians back in 2007. So, it's no real surprise that the reality TV guru is now worth approximately $450 million (£362m). Seacrest's Beverly Hills home is worth even more than Kim's and hit the market in late 2020 for a staggering $85 million (£68m), but after languishing on the market the price was later dropped to $62 million (£49.8m).

The estate was previously owned by real estate mogul, Ellen DeGeneres, and is one of the most expensive homes in the illustrious 90210 postcode. The American Idol co-host picked up the spread in 2012, paying $36.5 million (£29m). Built in 1963, the three-acre property boasts seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms spread across 9,000 square feet of inside space. The compound is made up of a four-bed main house, two guesthouses, a pool house, a separate fitness studio and an underground garage.

Inside the main residence you'll find bright, light and open living spaces with vaulted beamed ceilings and extensive glazing. There's a formal dining room, a family room and a contemporary kitchen that opens onto an outdoor patio. Other highlights include a media room, an office and a wet bar. Many of the rooms also benefit from dreamy city or ocean views.

Every interior space has also been meticulously maintained by Seacrest, who clearly has very refined tastes. Outdoor there's plenty going on too. The home's resort-like grounds come equipped with outdoor living and dining areas, a swimming pool, a reflecting pond and manicured lawns. Proving somewhat unsellable after years on the market, the house is still for sale right now—bag yourself a bargain (of sorts!).

Currently on the market with Compass, Hollywood royalty Mark Wahlberg’s custom-built mansion was listed for an impressive $87.5 million (£70m), before being reduced to $79.5 million (£65.7m) seven months later. The sprawling LA estate spans 30,500 square feet of star-worthy living space and is awash with European limestone.

Designed by celeb-favourite architect Richard Landry, the 12-bedroom abode is located in the renowned North Beverley Park community, overlooking Hollywood. Known as The Premiere, Wahlberg’s mega mansion boasts its own skate park, full-length basketball court, five-hole golf course, tennis court and resort-style pool, along with beautifully manicured gardens.

A two-storey foyer hosts this stunning wraparound double staircase, with marble flooring and hallways brightly lit via French windows and ornate skylights throughout. More Californian daylight streams in through multiple balconies and a pavilion for the star formerly known as Marky Mark to truly bask in.

Other luxury amenities include a huge wine cellar with tasting room and a fabulous 15-seat home cinema. Here we see one of 12 bedrooms, offering views out over the landscaped grounds of the celebrity neighbourhood that’s played host to such mega-stars as Justin Bieber, Sofia Vergara and Eddie Murphy.

American saxophonist, composer and producer, Kenny G, is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold around 75 million records globally since the release of his 1986 album, Duotones. Today, he's thought to be worth $100 million (£80.4m) and with his wealth he snapped up one of the finest lakefront homes we've ever had the pleasure of snooping around. Though we can't be sure, it's likely the musician commissioned the 1995 property, which he sold off in 1999 for an undisclosed sum.

The lavish residence can be found on the shores of Lake Washington in the town of Hunts Point, around 15 minutes outside of Seattle. The perfect blend of secluded and central, the elegant estate sits on four acres and benefits from four separate structures comprising over 17,000 square feet of living space. The main house spans 12,000 square feet and features a seriously stunning entrance hall—complete with a sweeping staircase, double-height ceiling and gorgeous architectural details.

The pad was designed by Canadian-born architect, Richard Landry, a man known as the 'King of the Megamansion'. The foyer flows through to endless formal living spaces, each decked out with high-end furnishings, European-inspired fireplaces, elaborate plasterwork, marble accents and stunning statement ceilings—some 20 feet high! There are a total of five bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, as well as a wood-panelled library, a gym, a sauna and an elevator.

The home's exterior is equally as awe-inspiring. It benefits from a tennis court, swimming pool and private woodland, but there's also 327 feet of pristine Lake Washington shoreline, a huge dock that can accommodate a 150-foot yacht and seaplane, a staff cottage, a standalone beach house and a pool cabana. If you're as obsessed as we are, then the pad is currently on the market for an eye-watering $85 million (£68.6m).

The ultimate power couple, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have an incredible property portfolio, but their mega-mansion in Bel Air is perhaps their most impressive asset. After struggling to secure a pad in Los Angeles, missing out on several homes and even being out-bid by fashion designer Tom Ford, they finally found their dream home. The custom-built estate, which occupies an ultra-private hillside plot in the Santa Monica Mountains, reportedly cost the couple an enormous $88 million (£71m). 

The residence was reportedly one of LA’s most expensive property transactions of 2017 and according to the Los Angeles Times, the musical duo took out a $52.8 million (£42m) mortgage on the pad, despite the fact that Jay-Z alone is worth an eye-watering $1.4 billion (£1.12b). Made up of six separate structures, the colossal crib is formed from glass, steel and exquisite marbled limestone, making it perfect for one of Hollywood's most iconic couples.

The 30,000-square-foot spread offers eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, as well as a dramatic architectural staircase made from dark wood and Italian limestone. The floor-to-ceiling windows feature bulletproof glass and there's also a state-of-the-art security system to ensure the family can relax in complete privacy. Since moving in, Beyoncé has shared plenty of shots of the house on her Instagram channel, giving us a glimpse inside the ultra-private abode.

The home's huge two-acre garden is equally as impressive and boasts plenty of sunbathing spots as well as four swimming pools. There's also a full basketball court, a spa, standalone staff quarters and a secure garage for up to 15 vehicles. The power couple also has a $26 million (£20.9m) holiday home in the Hamptons, New York, and a converted church in the heart of New Orleans.

While the purchase price of George Clooney’s Lake Como mansion has not been officially released, The Richest reported that it cost the movie star a (relatively) modest $13.5 million (£10.8m), back in the early 2000s. Today, it's worth a whopping $100 million (£80.8m)—the most highly valued asset in Clooney's impressive property portfolio. Located within the idyllic Laglio commune in Italy, the property was initially acquired by the Hollywood A-lister as a holiday home, but is now a regular residence for Clooney and his wife, Amal.

The incredible lakeside mansion—which dates back to the 18th century and is named Villa Oleander—was sold to Clooney by the Heinz family two decades ago. The villa resides on a lakeshore cove, framed by rich botanical gardens, olive groves and local vineyards.

It’s little wonder the Clooneys spend so much time at this property, with its 25 rooms, its copious walk-in closets and its indoor gym and tennis court, with a swimming pool for cooling off afterwards. What’s more, the American actor has been recently appointed an honorary citizen by the municipality. How’s that for love from the community?

Although the mayor of Laglio issued a restricting order stopping fans and the media from approaching their home—with fines of up to €500 (£429/$533) for coming within 100 metres of the property—the Clooneys did open up their home to the public in 2019. The charitable pair created a sweepstake with online fundraising platform, Omaze, where winners would enjoy a lunch date with the couple at the villa, raising money for the Clooney Foundation for Justice.

It might surprise you to learn that 90s movie star, Pierce Brosnan, owns one of the most expensive celebrity homes of all time. In October 2020 the Thai-inspired, oceanfront estate landed on the market. Offering an 13,000-square-foot interior and a Japanese-style spa, it has all the luxurious of a five-star resort. But despite its incredible amenities, the property languished on the market and the listing has now mysteriously disappeared. But with a $100 million (£80.8m) price tag, it's really no wonder...

The iconic actor certainly has as much style as his on-screen persona, James Bond. Known as Orchid House, the billionaire bolthole was built in 2010 after Brosnan purchased two lots of land for just shy of $10 million (£8m). Secured behind carved teak entry gates, the waterfront villa benefits from panoramic coastal views from almost every room. Chic and sophisticated, the resort-style property is finished with the finest materials for a truly exceptional finish.

With beautiful beach house offers an open-plan layout filled with natural light. Every room features wide-plank teak floors, handcrafted woodwork, scissor truss ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing the ocean outside to do all the talking. The house has five bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a stunning chef's kitchen, a butler’s pantry and a custom-designed, temperature-controlled wine closet. Elsewhere, you'll find a gym, a recording studio and a screening room with a bar and surround sound.

Sitting on over an acre of land, the estate also offers an art studio and a two-storey pool house for VIP guests. The perfect spot for serene relaxation, the saltwater swimming pool is surrounded by landscaped grounds, while the envy-inducing spa features multiple saunas, a steam room and a plunge pool. What's more, the property also comes with 117 feet of private beachfront. Now that price tag isn't sounding so steep, is it?

Fans of Oprah Winfrey might already know that the talk show host has a seriously impressive property portfolio. Her main asset is the Promised Land estate, which is thought to be worth more than $100 million (£80.8m). Spanning 70 contiguous acres, the Californian compound is made up of numerous different properties, including Oprah's 23,000-square-foot neo-Georgian mansion, which boasts amazing landscaped grounds.

Oprah's love affair with the estate goes back to 2001, when she was invited to a party in the idyllic area of Montecito near Santa Barbara. She instantly fell in love with the tranquil 42-acre property and began persuading the owners, Robert and Marlene Veloz, to sell her their home. Although it wasn't on the market at the time, the couple couldn't refuse the $52 million (£42m) that Oprah offered them. The compound included the aforementioned mansion, a guesthouse and various outbuildings.

Oprah has spent years accumulating more land and properties around the estate. The Promised Land parcel now includes a 23-acre equestrian estate known as Seamair Farm and actor Jeff Bridges' former Spanish Revival home, for which Oprah paid just under $6.9 million (£5.6m). The latter property stuns with vaulted timber ceilings, large lattice windows and generously sized fireplaces.

Oprah certainly chose the right name for her Promised Land estate. The spread is now said to include gated equestrian facilities with stables and a tack room, at least 13 separate buildings, two pools and a tennis court. Oprah also owns a 43-acre estate on Orcas Island, Washington, a ski chalet in Telluride, Colorado, and a 100-acre ranch on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

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