Paul Simon Sells New Canaan Estate For $10.8 Million: Report

NEW CANAAN, CT — Acclaimed musical artists Paul Simon and Edie Brickell recently sold their New Canaan estate for $10.8 million, according to media reports.

The Norwalk Hour reports the sale was finalized July 1. Town records indicate Simon and Brickell purchased the home in 2002 for $16.5 million, signaling a loss of $5.7 million on its sale.

In 2019, Town & Country Magazine reported the pair's 32-acre estate was on the market for $13.9 million. The Georgian-style home offers a number of luxury features, including a pool framed by walled gardens, five fireplaces a three-car garage and a 2,400-square-foot cottage.

According to Dirt, the home was built in 1938 and offers six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and three half bathrooms.

Arguably one of the most acclaimed musical artists of all time, Simon was part of the iconic duo Simon & Garfunkel who produced hit songs such as "Mrs. Robinson," "The Boxer," "The Sound of Silence" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water."

He also found major success as a solo artist, boasting a catalog of hit songs such as "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "You Can Call Me Al."

Locally, Simon was a headlining artist for the 2012 Greenwich Town Party and has been spotted around Connecticut, specifically Fairfield County, on numerous occasions.