Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met in 2016 and married in 2018. They stepped down as members of the royal family in January 2020 and left their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage, in 2020. Harry and Meghan then moved to California in the US. The former actor and her husband live in their beautiful home in Montecito with their two children, son Archie and daughter Lilibeth. Read also | How Meghan Markle keeps her body in shape at 43: from green juice to snacks, learn all the secrets of her diet
The couple, formerly known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, purchased the Montecito mansion for $14.65 million in June 2020, and its value has since increased to an estimated $29.6 million, according to a recent report by Realtytoday.com. Ahead, see interior photos of the celebrity home and learn more about the property.
“We did everything we could to get this house”
Upon entering Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s stunning Montecito home, you’ll notice a beautiful mix of modern and Victorian elements with white walls, large windows and doors. The estate offers a number of luxury amenities, including a tea room, a chicken coop and a two-bedroom guest house. With the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and natural beauty, Meghan and Prince Montecito’s mansion is a truly royal retreat.
In an interview with The Cut in 2022, Meghan candidly described the huge residence as “calming and healing” and ultimately allowing her to “feel free.” She said: “We did everything we could to get this house. Because you enter and leave… joy, and exhalation, and peace. It heals. You feel free.”
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The main residence has many amenities, including a couple’s home office perfect for staying productive and organized, a gym and sauna with a state-of-the-art fitness center for active and relaxed recreation, a wine cellar, a game room, library, home theater.
The open spaces are just as impressive, with extensive gardens: lush greenery, tiered rose beds and olive trees create a tranquil oasis. There’s also a leisure and relaxation pool, a tennis court and a whimsical play area designed for children, complete with swings, slides and more.
