Keira Knightley buys french retreat – reportedly splashed out around $2.3m!

Keira Knightley has bought herself a secluded estate in Provence. The British actress, who’s currently dating actor Rupert Friend, has reportedly splashed out around $2.3m on countryside retreat near where her Pirates of the Caribbean costar Johnny Depp lives with his partner Vanessa Paradis.

“The house is incredibly private, small and cozy and they intend to keep it that way,” a source told Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper.

“Keira started moving in right after she completed her purchase earlier this summer and she and Rupert have already entertained some of their friends.

“She is thrilled with the change of scenery and loves the feeling that she’ll always have this place to retreat to when she needs to recharge her batteries.

“Keira is getting tired of life in London, particularly the pollution and congestion, and, although it’s essential that she and Rupert both live in London for their acting work, Keira is insisting on spending as much time as possible in France. She says it is more relaxing than she’d ever imagined.”