In the charming town of New Canaan, Connecticut, a magnificent mansion with an extraordinary celebrity history has recently changed hands. Actor Richard Gere, who acquired the property from the married music legends Paul Simon and Edie Brickell in 2022, has now sold it for $10.75 million. This sale comes with a bittersweet twist as Gere faced a small loss, as the selling price is $25,000 less than what he paid initially. However, in an interview with the Spanish edition of Vanity Fair earlier this year, Gere revealed that he and his wife, publicist Alejandra Silva, were planning to move to Spain to be closer to her family. This might explain his willingness to find a buyer for the estate.

Details of the Brockwood Estate

The Brockwood estate, a true gem, sits on nearly 32 acres of picturesque countryside. As described in the listing, it "reflects the English countryside," offering a serene and secluded environment. The spectacular private grounds are completely enclosed, creating a discrete sanctuary where one can savor the far-reaching vistas, open rolling landscapes, woodland trails, rock rimmed brooks, natural ponds, and tumbling waterfalls.The elegant 5-bedroom main residence, built in 1938 by the esteemed architect Harold R. Sleeper, is a masterpiece. It features resplendent period details, soaring ceilings that add a sense of grandeur, captivating fireplaces that exude warmth, oversized windows that flood the rooms with natural light, and hand crafted millwork that showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Grand formal rooms flow seamlessly to terraced patios, perennial gardens, and steppingstones that lead down to the pool, waters edge, and the sprawling, bucolic property.In addition to the main house, there is a separate three-bedroom cottage. This provides the unique opportunity for one to take a little vacation without leaving the comfort of home.Simon and Brickell called Brockwood home for almost 20 years after purchasing it in 2002 for $16.5 million. Gere had initially planned to convert the estate into an environmentally friendly farm but had to suspend those plans. Just two years after buying it, he put the property up for sale. Now, it belongs to an LLC associated with real estate developer James Hoffman.Enjoy a captivating video tour of the Brockwood estate in the video below from Jacob Kehrley on Vimeo:(Here, you can embed the actual video if possible or provide a link to it.)The Brockwood estate truly offers a unique blend of history, beauty, and functionality. Its various features and amenities make it a truly remarkable property that has left a lasting mark in the real estate world.