Montecito, home to celebrities like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, and Gwyneth Paltrow, may look modest at first glance but holds the title of the fifth most expensive zip code in the US. The scenic coastal village is set to be a key feature in Meghan's upcoming eight-part lifestyle series in March. It will see Meghan guiding viewers through baking, tablescaping, and flower arranging.
The Times journalist Katie Glass ventured to Montecito to uncover the true essence of the neighbourhood. Upon arrival, she was greeted by an "uninspiring collection of low beige bungalows" hiding a variety of shops, yet the presence of parked Tesla, Bentley, and two Porsche Cayennes hinted at the area's affluence. READ MORE: Prince William has 'best day' spraying journalists during Surrey visit READ MORE: King Charles referred to Meghan Markle by one word after he noticed trait Indeed, the average property price in this "quaint" town is about $7.
5 million, approximately £6 million, with some homes selling for as much as $63 million, around £50.6 million. The Sussexes' own Montecito abode is said to have cost them about $14 million (£11.
2 million). After pulling up in the town, Katie found herself searching for a snack, ending up with a "vegan, kosher, gluten-free, non-GMO certified beetroot juice and a 100 per cent organic vegan, gluten-free, palm oil-free, soy-free, low-sodium 'chocolate bar'" for $10 (£8), reports the Express . Inside Montecito's shops she discovered $70 (�.
