The Former Darien Home of Acting Legend Christopher Plummer Is for Sale Again

Who Was Christopher Plummer?

Christopher Plummer was a very famous actor — like a superstar of movies and theater. Imagine someone who was so good at acting that they won the biggest awards possible.

• He was one of only 24 people ever to win the "Triple Crown of Acting." That just means he won all three top awards:
  • A Tony (for theater shows)
  • An Emmy (for TV)
  • An Oscar (for movies)
• He acted for seven decades (that’s 70 years!).
• Some movies you might know him from:
  • The Sound of Music
  • Knives Out
  • Up
  • The Man Who Would Be King
• On stage, he was amazing in plays like:
  • Cyrano
  • King Lear
  • Barrymore

Important Point: Christopher Plummer is considered "acting royalty" because he was one of the greatest and most awarded actors in history.

Where Did He Live?

Plummer didn’t live in just one place his whole life.

• In the late 1970s, he lived in Darien, Connecticut.
• Then he moved to Weston, Connecticut, and stayed there for almost 40 years.
• He passed away in his Weston home in 2021 at age 91.
• His wife, Elaine Taylor, donated 8 acres of their Weston land to a nature group called the Aspetuck Land Trust.
  • This helped create a 750-acre nature preserve (a big protected wild area) along the town border.

The Darien House Is Back on the Market

The old Darien home where Plummer once lived is now for sale again — and it costs a lot!

• The new price tag is $12.995 million (almost 13 million dollars!).
• It is located at 209 Long Neck Point Road, Darien, CT.

What Is the House Like?

Here are the fun details about the property:

• It is a Colonial-style house (a classic old American style) built way back in 1866.
• The house is 7,610 square feet (really big!).
• It sits on 1.17 acres of land.
• It has:
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 8 bathrooms
• It has 200 feet of waterfront (right by the water) with its own private beach.
• There is also a swimming pool.
• Inside, you’ll find:
  • Fancy chandeliers (sparkly hanging lights)
  • Old-world design (like from a fairy tale)
  • Pretty water views
• The current owners fixed it up and restored it so it looks great.

How Much Did It Sell For Before?

Let’s look at the money history of this house:

1. In 2015, it last sold for $11.2 million (according to town records).
2. In 2019 and 2020, it kept going on and off the market.
3. The last time it was listed then, the price was $10.5 million.
4. Now in 2024, it is back with a price of $12.995 million.

Important Point: The house was worth less the last time it was listed (2019–2020), but now the sellers want almost $13 million.

How Can You Contact the Sellers?

If someone wants to buy this home, they can talk to the real estate agents (people who help sell houses).

• Listed by Shelly Tretter Lynch of Compass Connecticut
  Phone: 203-550-8508
• Listed by Yashmin Lloyds of Compass Connecticut
  Phone: 917-597-0178

Summary

Christopher Plummer was a legendary actor who won the top three acting awards and starred in famous films and plays. He used to live in a beautiful 1866 waterfront house in Darien, CT. That house is now for sale again for $12.995 million. It has 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a private beach, and a pool. Plummer later lived in Weston for 40 years, and his wife donated land there to protect nature. The Darien property has changed hands and prices over the years, but now it’s back on the market with top agents ready to help buyers.

FAQ

1. Who was Christopher Plummer?
He was a famous actor who won a Tony, Emmy, and Oscar (the Triple Crown of Acting) and starred in movies like The Sound of Music and Up.

2. Why is the Darien house special?
It was once owned by Christopher Plummer, it’s over 150 years old, and it has its own beach and pool on the water.

3. How much does the house cost now?
It is listed for $12.995 million.

4. What happened to Plummer’s Weston property?
His wife donated 8 acres to a land trust, helping make a 750-acre nature preserve.

5. Who do I call if I want to buy the house?
You can call Shelly Tretter Lynch at 203-550-8508 or Yashmin Lloyds at 917-597-0178.