Richard Gere buys mega estates
“Pretty Woman” star moves to a new love nest
Richard Gere has left his former home and relocated within upstate New York. He spent $10 million on his new home.
Bye Pound Ridge, hello North Salem! Richard Gere, 72, has put his former home on the market for $28 million and has relocated within upstate New York. The “Pretty Woman” star has bought a new villa for 10 million, as reported by the “Daily Mail”.
The purchase was completed last year, but has only just become known. The house is located on a 14 hectare plot and has an area of approximately 840 square meters. It is equipped with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. In addition to his new home, he also got the adjoining property for another $ 700,000 to ensure his privacy and that of his wife Alejandra Silva (39) and their children.
Villa offers two pools and wine cellar
The property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a gym and a wine cellar. There is also another small house with two bedrooms and a private office, a tennis court and a tool shed.
As the actor’s new neighbors report, Gere has already moved in with his family. The avowed Buddhist had already hung prayer flags of his religion over the entrance to his property in North Salem when he moved in.
Famous Neighbors
An acquaintance of the Hollywood star emphasizes that his new home is tiny compared to his previous property. This was 20 hectares in size and even had its own soccer field. “I think the appeal for Richard is that North Salem has a reputation for protecting rich people’s privacy. Including entertainers who have lived here for years,” he explains. His neighbors include presenter David Letterman (74) and Jennifer Gates (25), the daughter of Bill (66) and Melinda Gates (57). (bsn)