MANY people dream of living in a £12million home - like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry - but it actually comes with its “struggles”, according to a professional. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex splashed out on their nine-bedroom Montecito mansion after stepping back from royal life. 12 The Sussexes live in a £12million mansion in California after stepping back as working royals Credit: Getty 12 Their nine-bedroom mansion requires a lot of upkeep, according to a real estate professional Credit: Google Earth 12 We had a sneak peek inside their office during their Harry & Meghan documentary Credit: Netflix The sprawling 16-bath home is located in a star-studded enclave in California and sits on 5.

4 acres of land. Fit for royalty, it features a library, office, spa, gym, game room, wine cellar and five-car garage, it's believed. The estate also boasts sweeping lawns, tiered rose gardens, tall Italian cypress trees , blooming lavender, olive trees, a tennis court , tea house, children's cottage and a pool.

There is even a chicken coop with “Archie’s Chick Inn”, which has rescue hens. The couple, who live there with Prince Archie , six, and Princess Lilibet , three, have treated fans to glimpses of their multiple living spaces on several occasions - showing off a minimalist vibe. 'BOUTIQUE HOTEL' Despite the home sounding like a dream pad, it does come with a lot of work, according to Eric Bramlett, realtor and owner of Bramlett Residential in Austin, Texas.

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