Richard Gere's Connecticut estate was demolished, but its 1938 library survived
Richard Gere's former New Canaan estate was demolished after its sale last year. The historic 1938 manor was replaced by plans for nine luxury homes. A salvage team rescued architectural elements before the demolition occurred. These salvaged items included libraries, mantels, and doorways for resale. The original house, with its rich history, is now gone forever.
In October 2024, Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra sold their New Canaan, Connecticut, estate for $10.75 million and moved to Spain. By August 2025, the 1938 historic brick Georgian Colonial-style manor was demolished, leaving behind an empty lot. The developers, SBP Homes, planned to split the land into nine lots for luxury homes.
A salvage team, Hudson Valley House Parts, managed to rescue various historical elements from the demolished house, such as an oak library, marble mantels, and carved doorways. These items were sold to buyers in different locations, including New Orleans and Indiana. The oak library panels, stone patio, and marble mantel were some of the rescued pieces, which could potentially find new homes in other properties.
Despite the demolition, the salvage team was grateful that the buyers allowed time to remove and store the historical elements.
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