Nothing says trouble in paradise like buying your own home, without your partner. Brad Pitt bought the house next door he shares with Angelina Jolie for $1.1 million to help him sort out their split. The home is a 3,232-square foot 20’s era home that has two bedrooms & two bathrooms, a bar area, and even has a secret cave!

Per DailyMail:

‘The house oozes character,’ said a source. ‘Brad has had his eye on it for some time but he decided now was the right time to buy because he wanted a place to call his own. He needs somewhere quiet that doesn’t have memories of Angie and where he can be alone and think about what he does next.’

Author of the book “Brangelina,” Ian Halperin, had originally predicted the end of the famous couple and says that he himself has confirmed they have definitely split, speculating on how he feels the drama will unfold in the media over the next couple of weeks.

Per PopEater:

“My sources clearly say they’re estranged, they kept it quiet because they want to work out something conducive to the well being of the children and I think that’s a commendable way of dealing with it.”

“Either they confirm it, or they appear in the public shortly, probably in the next week, sending the public a message that the rumors are bogus. And then you’ll soon start to see more intensity in the stories, some in the mainstream press citing that they’ve definitely split, and that will happen in in the next few weeks.”

“I have confirmed from one person in the house and one of his closest friends that they have definitely split. And that’s split romantically. That doesn’t mean they don’t have business together, they’re still going to have joint custody of the children, but romantically it appears they’re estranged.”

Meanwhile, Pitt’s mother, who has made no secret of her preference of his first wife Jennifer Aniston to Jolie, is now trying to desperately help to save their relationship for the sake of their six children. She reportedly feels like she can really help the couple work out their problems and move forward together. It was recently reported that Pitt and Jolie – who have three adopted children as well as three biological kids – were heading for a split after signing a legal document which equally split their $330 million fortune and custody of their kids. However, sources close to the couple denied this and insisted “everything was fine” between them. Yet, no denial from the famous power-couple themselves. I guess time will tell for sure, but if I was a betting woman I would bet everything I have that on Halperin’s prediction. He did predict Michael Jacksons passing, after all!