Tom Cruise is one of the most recognizable figures in the world thanks to his iconic performances in blockbuster movies, high-profile relationships, and controversial interview moments.

He is a megastar in the film industry. The veteran actor and renowned Scientologist is also one of the richest stars in the world, with a reported net worth of $600M (£432M).

Since he is one of the wealthiest actors in the world, it is not surprising that he has built up an extensive property portfolio over the years.

Since he was a child, Tom Cruise has gone a long way from his humble beginnings. According to an interview he gave to Parade magazine, he was born on July 3, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, and spent his youth living in both the United States and Canada.

According to the interview, much of his childhood was filled with turmoil. When Cruise was still in high school, he learned that he had a talent for acting, and he got his first major acting role in the film Risky Business, which was released in 1983.

He immediately began purchasing real estate both in the United States and in other countries. His purchases included anything from a luxurious penthouse in Florida to an isolated ranch in the highlands.

According to reports, Tom Cruise purchased this magnificent English rural home in West Sussex in 2006 for a total of $4.2M (or £3M).

The location of the house, which is known as Rede Place and can be found in Dormans Park, East Grinstead, is extremely significant because it is directly across the street from the British headquarters of the Church of Scientology; this is not a coincidence.

As one of the most famous Scientologists in the world, Tom Cruise undoubtedly desired to establish a base in close proximity to the important English estate owned by the church, Saint Hill Manor.

The lavish country estate is situated on more than 14 acres of land and features an outstanding interior that spans 11,331 square feet.

Since the custom home was constructed in 2003, Tom Cruise is most likely one of the initial owners of the property.

Nevertheless, in spite of its antiquity, the building retains a significant number of its original architectural details.