Tom Cruise is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood – and he’s rubbing shoulders with the people of Biggin Hill.

While the area is known for its key role during the Battle of Britain in the Second World War – its new superstar resident might just put it back on the map.

The 59-year-old recently bought a plush pad in the small district which is home to less than 10,000 people (according to the 2011 Census).

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His property is believed to be situated in a prestigious gated community which extends over 140 acres of land.

Biggin Hill Airport is also close by and serves private flights – handy for when the star jets across the world.

Cruise enjoyed plenty of time in Bromley last summer while filming two back-to-back Mission: Impossible films — the seventh and eighth instalments of the franchise.

Although it wasn’t his first time in the area – the action film superstar is more than familiar with the South East.

Cruise previously owned a sprawling £3million mansion in East Grinstead in nearby Sussex.

He sold the property in 2016 but there’s something that has kept drawing him back to the county ever since.

Cruise is believed to have spent lockdown at Saint Hill Manor in the town, which is also the British headquarters of the Church of Scientology.

He is understood to be an active member of the organisation and has formed a close relationship with Scientology leader.

According to an insider close to Cruise, the actor very much enjoys living in the rural south of England.

The source said: “Tom has only recently moved to this new home, which feels like it’s practically in the countryside.

“He sees it as his rural bolt-hole, away from the hustle and bustle of London where he had been before.”

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Article Source: Kent Live