Richard Gere’s historic home in New Canaan, Connecticut, was demolished less than a year after its sale for $10.75 million. Built in 1938, the brick Georgian Colonial-style manor featured architectural details and luxury amenities, but was reduced to an empty parcel by August 2025. The new owners plan to divide the land into nine lots for luxury homes.
Before demolition, a salvage team successfully rescued notable elements, including a cerused oak library, Italian marble mantels, and ornate doorways. These salvaged materials, sought after in the luxury market, were carefully extracted, with some pieces finding new homes across various states.
While the house’s demolition marked the end of an era, the effort to salvage its historic features highlighted a push against the waste often associated with such large-scale developments.
