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.

The Sussexes live in a £12million mansion in California after stepping back as working royals
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The Sussexes live in a £12million mansion in California after stepping back as working royalsCredit: Getty

Their nine-bedroom mansion requires a lot of upkeep, according to a real estate professional
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Their nine-bedroom mansion requires a lot of upkeep, according to a real estate professionalCredit: Google Earth

We had a sneak peek inside their office during their Harry & Meghan documentary
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We had a sneak peek inside their office during their Harry & Meghan documentaryCredit: 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.

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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.

Speaking to Fabulous, Eric shared: “Managing a $14million mansion like Harry and Meghan’s in Montecito takes a lot of work.

“Even for modern luxury homes that big, you need a good-sized staff and high operating costs.