Why George & Amal Clooney Left Their $13M Mansion – Inside Their Urgent Move with 2 Kids

  • George and Amal Clooney deserted their English mansion.
  • The couple now spends time in their South of France home.
  • Their global property portfolio includes houses in Italy, England, New York, California, and more.

George and Amal Clooney, a power couple known for their luxurious lifestyle and homes across the globe, have recently made headlines with their urgent move.

The Clooneys, who have always been drawn to beautiful and historically significant properties, found themselves compelled to leave their dream family home in Berkshire, England.

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the DVF Awards 2023 on August 31, 2023 in Venice, Italy. | Source: Getty Images

George and Amal, who share two children, purchased the Grade II-listed mansion for $13 million in September 2014, only a few weeks after their Venetian wedding.

After a year and a half of extensive renovations, which reportedly cost the couple a total of over $25 million, they transformed the 17th-century mansion into a modern, luxurious family home.

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney at the premiere of \”Ticket To Paradise,\” 2022 | Source: Getty Images

George reportedly told the builders, \”What Amal wants, Amal gets.\” Nestled on a four-acre Thames island, the property, once imposing, was reimagined into a serene family haven, reflecting a blend of modern sophistication and romantic tranquility.

The no-expenses-spared renovation, led by a dedicated team of 20, resulted in a stunning transformation, featuring the staff quarters which include a professional kitchen, a bedroom, and an office. Amal Clooney and George also have a 12-seat private cinema in their home and a gym.

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney seen on August 31, 2023 in Venice, Italy. | Source: Getty Images

The 11,000 square foot Oxfordshire property also boasts a 60ft swimming pool, which has a shaded area, and a hot tub which are connected to the house via a walkway.

In addition, the outdoors features a garden that has pine trees, and an Astro-Turf tennis court. The lawn reportedly leads down to the river near the property where a boathouse is located.

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the premiere of \”The Tender Bar,\” 2021 | Source: Getty Images

The terrace offers the Hollywood couple some privacy as they have planted a ring of trees around the island\’s perimeter, as they had foliage transported specially.

Despite these efforts, the mansion\’s proximity to the Thames rendered it vulnerable to flooding, an issue that compelled an additional $60,000 investment in flood-proofing measures.

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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin arrive at the palazzo Ca Farsetti on September 29, 2014 in Venice. | Source: Getty Images

The award-winning actor and the human rights lawyer reportedly were unaware that their new home, only inches from the riverbank, was liable to flooding.

Despite the effort and expense, neighbors living in the same village as the couple recently revealed that the pair have not been seen much around their home for quite some time.

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George and Amal Clooney attend the Clooney Foundation For Justice Inaugural Albie Awards at New York Public Library on September 29, 2022 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

The reason behind their move became apparent when the duo\’s back garden was flooded twice in just 13 months, a result of Britain\’s torrential rain and one of the wettest Februarys on record.

Neighbors expressed their understanding of the Clooneys\’ decision to relocate, citing the severe weather conditions that made the area difficult to live in. George and Amal reportedly could not even access their garden, which sits beneath four feet of water.

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An aerial view of George and Amal Clooney\’s home in Berkshire, England | Source: YouTube/GoodMorningBritain

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