Christopher Plummer’s former Darien estate is back on the market with a $12.995 million asking price, putting a rare waterfront property back in the spotlight. The Connecticut home combines historic character, private beach access, and a renovated interior tied to one of stage and screen’s most celebrated actors.
Plummer was one of only 24 performers to win the Triple Crown of Acting, with Tony, Emmy and Oscar honors. His career stretched across seven decades, with standout roles in The Sound of Music, Knives Out, Waterloo, The Man Who Would Be King, The Fall of the Roman Empire and Up.
Why the property stands out
The estate at 209 Long Neck Point Road sits on 1.17 acres and includes 200 feet of waterfront frontage along with a private beach and swimming pool. According to the listing, the current owners have renovated and restored the 7,610-square-foot Colonial, which was built in 1866.
Inside, ornate chandeliers and old-world design elements are paired with water views throughout the home. The residence has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, giving it the scale expected of a property positioned in Darien’s luxury market.
| Property Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 Long Neck Point Road |
| Ask Price | $12.995 million |
| Size | 7,610 square feet |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms |
| Waterfront | 200 feet with private beach |
| Other Features | Swimming pool, renovated and restored interior |
Ownership history and local context
Town property records show the home last sold for $11.2 million in 2015. Zillow records also show the property was listed on and off in 2019 and 2020, with the last recorded asking price at $10.5 million.
Plummer lived in Darien in the late 1970s before moving to Weston, where he stayed for nearly 40 years. He died in his Weston home in 2021 at the age of 91, and last year his wife, Elaine Taylor, donated eight acres of their property to the Aspetuck Land Trust.
Shelly Tretter Lynch and Yashmin Lloyds of Compass Connecticut hold the listing, and the firm’s contact numbers are 203-550-8508 and 917-597-0178. The return of the estate offers a fresh look at a house that blends local history, celebrity ties and a highly coveted stretch of shoreline.
