When rumors spread that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were considering buying a home in the secluded Santa Barbara enclave of Hope Ranch, the locals did not react positively. Residents expressed concern about the couple and their security team potentially disrupting the peace of their quiet community, where homes can sell for as much as $22.5 million. In fact, months later, realtors are still receiving calls from concerned longtime residents who want the couple to stay in nearby Montecito and not draw attention to Hope Ranch.
There are worries that Harry and Meghan’s presence in Hope Ranch could turn the community into a celebrity hotspot like Montecito, where famous faces like Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Oprah Winfrey, and Jennifer Aniston reside. There are also concerns about the couple’s behavior in Montecito, where their security team allegedly closed streets and hiking trails. Hope Ranch residents fear that their privacy will be compromised if the royals choose to live in their neighborhood.
Some residents argue that the closure of public areas and disruption caused by high-profile individuals like Harry and Meghan is unfair to a small beach community that values its privacy. They believe that introducing such high-profile celebrities to the area would completely change its character, and the homeowners’ association would likely oppose it. The appeal of Hope Ranch lies in its exclusivity and the privacy it offers, with a private beach and miles of horse trails accessible only to residents with gate codes.
Hope Ranch is known for its rare real estate opportunities, as properties in the area rarely come on the market. Sellers in Hope Ranch can be selective about who they sell to, and the community is characterized by old money and generational wealth. This exclusivity adds to the reluctance of some residents to welcome Harry and Meghan to the neighborhood.
Although there have been reports of the couple secretly looking for houses in Malibu, the second realtor maintains that they have been considering moving to Hope Ranch for a long time. The potential arrival of Harry and Meghan has stirred up a lot of emotions among the residents, and they are not entirely welcoming the idea.
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