Los Angeles, March 2 (IANS): Stand-up comedian and host Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly being disturbed by ghostly goings on in her new house.

DeGeneres and her wife Portia Di Rossi bought The Brody House in Holmby Hills area for $40 million in January. But they haven't been able to get a good night's sleep thanks to apparent spooky environment, reports contactmusic.com.

“The house has been remodelled, so Ellen thought it would have no trace of the former owner. But she was wrong. Within a few nights of moving in, Ellen started hearing random noises including footsteps and doors opening and closing,” said a source.

“Then, in the middle of the night she heard a woman's faint cry. Ellen is totally freaked out. She hasn't had a solid night's sleep ever since she moved in,” the source added.

The 13,000 square foot built house was built for property developer Sidney Brody and his wife Frances in 1951. Brody passed away in 1981.