TV host Regis Philbin lists Connecticut mansion for a significant loss at $4.6M

TV host Regis Philbin lists Connecticut mansion for a significant loss at $4.6M

November 8, 2019

Photo credit: Steve Rossi Photography for Sotheby’s International Realty.

88-year-old veteran television talk show host Regis Philbin (“Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee/Kelly,” “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” “America’s Got Talent”) and his wife, Joy, have put their Greenwich, Connecticut home on the market for $4.595 million (h/t WSJ). The ask is a significant drop from the home’s purchase price a decade ago when the couple moved in. The 13,661-square-foot residence was built in the style of an English Manor, complete with a pool, tennis court, and a garage that holds five cars. The Philbins are selling in order to spend more time with family in California; Ms. Philbin said in a statement that “this house will always be our favorite…There was always room for everyone.”

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

The home, set on 2.59 manicured acres, certainly makes a fine first impression: A gated drive arrives at a grand circular court, and a step inside introduces a dramatic two-story foyer.

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

Elegant interior highlights include seven fireplaces, a mahogany library, and a sunroom.

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

In the less serious, more fun column are a ”pub room” with a full bar, a billiards room, and a home theater. Additional indulgences include a gym, a sauna, and a wine cellar.

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

Ready to entertain on a grand scale is a chef’s kitchen with polished marble worktops, a double center island, and classic shaker cabinetry. There’s plenty of room for dining of course, and a double-height family room with a stone fireplace is perfect for a smaller crowd. The home currently offers six bedrooms.

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

56 North Stanwich Road, greenwich, regis philbin, celebrities, cool listings, connecticut, pools

Surrounding the house, covered and open south-facing terraces flank a pool and spa. A fountain and tennis court add more luxury–and more options for friendly competition. On a more low-key note, garden walkways meander among beautiful plantings. There is a one-bedroom guest house on the property with a kitchen, full bath, and loft. A garage has space for your car collection (provided you haven’t collected more than five cars).

This country manor masterpiece is 40 miles from New York City near a golf course and an equestrian property. Though Greenwich was seen as the ultimate trophy town in the mid- and late-20th century, demographics have shifted with the 21st, and the still-wealthy enclave is struggling to land the kind of high-rolling buyers that might now stay in the city or move to a locale with lower property taxes.

[Listing: 56 North Stanwich Road by Joseph Barbieri for Sothebys International Realty]

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Photo credit: Steve Rossi Photography for Sotheby’s International Realty

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