Meghan Markle's new Netflix series filmed in surprising £4m location
Netflix trailer for new Meghan Markle show
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The Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix cooking show 'With Love, Meghan' is being filmed in a borrowed £4 million mansion rather than her own home, it has emerged.
Despite promising viewers an intimate 'at home with Meghan' experience, the 43-year-old duchess opted to film the eight-episode series two miles away from her Montecito residence.
The show was filmed in a luxury estate owned by the prominent Cipolla family, according to the Mail.
The sprawling estate sits within a gated community and boasts eight acres of avocado trees and lemon groves.
The Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix cooking show 'With Love, Meghan' is being filmed in a borrowed £4 million mansion rather than her own home, it has emerged.
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The 4,500 sq ft property features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with stunning French doors opening onto a patio.
The estate belongs to Tom and Sherrie Cipolla, both in their 70s, who are fixtures in the high society circles of the American Riviera.
Based on a trailer released on the Duchess of Sussex's new Instagram account, the show features Meghan showcasing her cooking and homemaking skills.
The duchess can be seen preparing British classics including Eton mess and Victoria sponge.
The duchess can be seen preparing British classics including Eton mess and Victoria sponge.
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The trailer, set to The Lovin' Spoonful's 'Do You Believe in Magic', captures candid moments including Meghan accidentally squeezing lemon in her eye.
Actress Mindy Kaling, an early recipient of American Riviera Orchard Jam, appears among the famous guests.
The duchess is shown high-fiving visitors and promises to share 'the joys of gardening, friendship, and entertaining'.
The kitchen features luxury Caesartone countertops costing between £160 and £400 per square metre.'.
A centrepiece 48-inch Thermador range cooker, worth approximately £12,000, dominates the space.
The room boasts cream-coloured Shaker-style cabinetry with contrasting black hardware and a farmhouse-style sink.
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The Netflix cooking show forms part of Meghan's £80 million deal with the streaming platform alongside Prince Harry.
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High-end equipment includes copper pans ranging from £150 to £485 and a £360 Vitamix E320 Explorian Blender, favoured by celebrities like Miranda Kerr and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Black walnut chopping boards, priced at £50 each, complete the kitchen's aesthetic.
The Netflix cooking show forms part of Meghan's £80 million deal with the streaming platform alongside Prince Harry.
However, the duchess has faced challenges with previous ventures, including the cancellation of her animated series 'Pearl
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