As for why Gere and Silva are selling their Connecticut home, the former “Sexiest Man Alive” revealed plans to move to Spain earlier this year in an effort to be closer to Silva’s family.

The "Pretty Woman" actor bought the house, formerly owned by Paul Simon and Edie Brickell, in 2022. He sold his previous home in Pound Ridge, N.Y. for $28 million.

Richard Gere sold his Connecticut estate for $10.75 million, taking a $50,000 loss as he plans a move to Spain with his family.

"Pretty Woman" star Richard Gere has sold the Connecticut estate he purchased from musician Paul Simon for $10.75 million, just a few months after he voiced his desire to leave the U.S. and pursue a life in Spain.

The "An Officer and a Gentleman" star sold the 32-acre New Canaan property, located at 82 Brookwood Lane, for $10.75 million last month, according to the town's property records. Gere still has his New York home home in Westchester County so it appears he will keep some presence in the United States.

Richard Gere sold his 32.8-acre Connecticut mansion for the sweetest reason possible: to move closer to his wife's family. In 2022, he purchased the home in New Canaan from Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Paul Simon and his wife,