By Laura Schreffler
Last updated at 8:32 AM on 10th January 2012
They are said to have paid Brad Pitt $2m less than the asking price for his on-the-market mansion, and now it appears that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are reaping the rewards of their negotiating powers.
The female power couple took their first public stroll in Malibu yesterday since purchasing the A-list actor’s waterfront pad last month.
The casual couple turned romantic as they enjoyed the unseasonable winter warmth.
A glass act: Brad’s Malibu mansion has generous large windows and overlooks the Pacific Ocean
No doubt they will be happy in the new beachfront estate, which includes separate houses, a pool, atennis court and expansive lush gardens.
The sprawling 4,100 square foot property also has privatebeach access and is set back off the Pacific Coast Highway by a long privatedriveway.
The main house has four bedrooms and four baths, a large chefskitchen with stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, three fire places and atop of the range security system.
Ocean’s Eleven: Ellen and Portia have a lovely view to enjoy
A nice place to entertain: The home’s family room overlooks the ocean
The home has had extensive renovations in the past couple ofyears with an additional story added by the environmentally conscious designerChristopher R. Sorensen.
The house was just one part of a property portfolio belongingto Brad and lady love Angelina Jolie that also includes homes in Malibu, LosAngeles, New Orleans, France and Italy.
No one knows why the wealthy pair chose to sell theproperty, which is set into a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Fit for a large family: The dining room has space for lots of seating
Downsizing: Ellen and Portia just put their $49million Beverly Hills compound on the market
Award winner: Brad Pitt accepted the Desert Palm Achievement Award in Palm Springs, CA over the weekend
Pitt, who attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival over the weekend with his lady love, purchased the house in 2005 after his split from then-wife Jennifer Aniston.
35-year-old Reese Witherspoon was spotted looking at the home this past summer.
But in the end, the Legally Blonde star and her new husband, Jim Toth, decided not to buy it.
While the home was pricey, even by Hollywood standards, the price tag is certainly no problem for Ellen DeGeneres.
The comedian and actress is said to have a net worth of about$85million.
Forbes Magazine recently listed her as one of the wealthiest women in Hollywood.
According to Reuters, last year alone Ellen made $45million thanks toher syndicated talk show and endorsement deals, including a contract with Covergirl Cosmetics.
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