Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have decided to part ways with their stunning 1920s-era mansion in New York’s Westchester County. The Hollywood power couple is listing the riverfront property for a cool $12 million, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. This potential sale could bring them a significant profit, considering Zeta-Jones purchased the home in 2019 for just $4.5 million.
The mansion, located in the upscale village of Irvington, New York, is only about 20 miles from New York City. The property spans an impressive 12 acres along the Hudson River, offering a serene and picturesque setting. Their Compass listing agent, David Turner, highlighted the home’s unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities.
Zeta-Jones shared that the decision to sell comes as she and Douglas plan to spend more time abroad, now that their children have moved out. The couple shares two children, Dylan, 23, and Carys, 21. Douglas also has an older son, Cameron, 45, from his previous marriage to Diandra Morrell.
“When I purchased our Irvington home, I knew our family would share many happy times here, and we have!” Zeta-Jones said in a statement. “Now that both our son and daughter have left the nest, it seems like the right time to sell.” She added that her acting career has been taking her to Europe more frequently, and she and Douglas expect to be in the U.S. less often.
The mansion has a rich history, with the land once owned by the Matthiessen family of sugar merchants. In 1902, Conrad Matthiessen bought a neighboring 50-acre estate owned by Charles Lewis Tiffany, the founder of Tiffany & Co. The current property was later carved out from these larger estates.
The future owners of this mansion will enjoy a vast green lawn with around 130 feet of frontage along the river. The home also features a 100-foot back terrace, perfect for entertaining during warmer months. Built in the 1920s in a Georgian style, the mansion boasts 12,000 square feet of space and an elegant brick and stone exterior.
Visitors arriving at the estate will be greeted by a secluded circular driveway and a grand front entrance adorned with elegant white columns. Turner noted that Douglas and Zeta-Jones have modernized the home with significant renovations while preserving its historical character. “There’s a blend of formal and informal rooms,” he explained. “There’s a family room next to the kitchen, which many of these old mansions don’t have.”
One of the mansion’s standout features is that it is move-in ready, a rarity among prewar mansions in the area. The property offers plenty of privacy, thanks to the surrounding woods and river, yet it is just minutes from downtown Irvington. The new owners will have easy access to shops, restaurants, and a train that goes into Manhattan for a quick city trip.
The mansion is currently the most expensive estate on sale in Irvington. Turner mentioned that a 214-acre estate in nearby Bedford was bought for $30.674 million in 2014, and he previously sold the estate of the late David Rockefeller for $33 million, a record sale price for a home in Westchester County.
Douglas and Zeta-Jones’ mansion, where they recently hosted a fundraiser for President Joe Biden, features eight bedrooms. The dining room has a modern red-and-white design with shiny waxed wood floors, while many rooms are styled in minimalist white with dark wood accents. The kitchen boasts white tiled walls with tasteful dark brown and gold accents and a convenient nearby breakfast area.
The mansion also includes a reserved rectangular indoor pool, reminiscent of a spa, rather than a massive, gaudy pool. The couple’s relationship began in early 1999, and they tied the knot in November 2000. They had a brief split in 2013 but reunited later that year and have been going strong ever since.
Douglas and Zeta-Jones have a history of profitable real estate transactions. Zeta-Jones previously made a significant profit on a nearby home in Bedford, purchasing it for $11.25 million in 2014 and selling it for $20.5 million. In recent years, Douglas put their Manhattan home on Central Park West on sale for $21.5 million, though it was later taken off the market.
As the couple prepares to spend more time in Bermuda and Europe, their Irvington mansion awaits a new owner who will appreciate its historical charm and modern comforts.
