Tom Cruise is said to be the latest high-profile figure considering a move to the Cotswolds, after reports that his assistant has been viewing multi-million-pound properties in the area. The Hollywood actor, 63, is believed to be exploring the possibility of joining his friends David and Victoria Beckham, who already own a converted farmhouse nearby. The rural region is renowned for attracting celebrities, with the likes of Beyoncé, Jay Z and Ellen DeGeneres among its residents.
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The Cotswolds also boasts several notable political figures and business leaders. Former Prime Minister David Cameron continues to live in Chipping Norton, the constituency he once represented, while broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson runs a farm and pub in Burford. The area’s popularity with wealthy international buyers has, however, prompted concerns among locals who feel their communities are being overshadowed.
Some residents have described the influx as “the American invasion”, expressing frustration that celebrity homeowners often keep to themselves rather than engaging with the local community. According to The Mail on Sunday, complaints have centred on stars favouring high-end establishments such as The Bull in Charlbury, while traditional pubs struggle for patronage. Tensions have been further heightened by recent security measures surrounding high-profile visitors, including road closures and police checkpoints during US Vice President JD Vance’s visit last month.
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Cruise’s potential move is likely to be welcomed by his circle of friends in the area, and he remains a regular visitor to nearby Soho Farmhouse, where he celebrated his 60th birthday in 2022. The actor already owns several homes, including a £35 million penthouse in Knightsbridge, west London. He is currently in a relationship with Cuban actress Ana de Armas, 37, with the pair spotted together at a series of public events in recent months, from David Beckham’s 50th birthday party to an Oasis concert and a summer holiday in Menorca.
