Tom Cruise is planning to buy a country estate in the Cotswolds, UK, for her partner, Ana de Armas. Since this is an area that has already gained popularity among American celebrities, it has sparked concerns among local residents. It’s reported that the locals of the region are accusing celebrities of “turning quiet villages into luxury fortresses.”
Tom Cruise looking to buy an estate has local residents concerned, says source
Tom Cruise is reportedly searching for properties near the Cotswolds, UK, to settle down with Ana de Armas, with whom he has been romantically involved in recent months. The “Top Gun” actor has been living in a modern rental home in the valley, but now wants to move closer to Charlbury, Oxfordshire, an upscale area already home to many A-listers.
However, his decision has been unsettling for local residents. As reported by RadarOnline, the people already living there believe that celebrities have transformed their “quiet villages into luxury fortresses.”
A resident of the area where the actor is planning to move is allegedly upset because, according to her, the influx of celebrities moving in is changing the feel of the village. She stated, “Every year there’s another celebrity moving in, another massive building site, and a few more helicopters overhead. It’s starting to feel less like the Cotswolds and more like Beverly Hills in the rain.”
Another source added, “People used to get along well here. But there are lawsuits between landowners now over trees and boundaries. A kind of civil war has started among the super-rich here.”
The locals are also concerned that if Tom Cruise moves in, it could exacerbate existing issues such as noise, construction, and inflated property prices. They also expressed that earlier, the Cotswolds had a simpler life, with a focus on “tweed and tractors.” However, now, it’s all about “private jets, yoga rooms, and underground spas.”
The resident further added that with the celebrities’ arrival, both the prices and the attitudes of the neighbors change overnight.
The tradesmen are also concerned about the rising cost of living as celebrities move into the area. Further, the Cotswolds is a hotspot for many celebrities, and Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have bought a country home in the area.
