The late author, Dominick Dunne's former summer home in Connecticut has hit the listing market with an asking price of $1.4 million. The current owners of the home purchased it in 2009, not long after Dunne's demise, for around $925,000.
According to Curbed, after the current owners purchased the home, they added a modern kitchen, replaced the windows and redid the interiors while still retaining its elegance. Most of the Dunne-furniture was auctioned off then.
The home is totally renovated and is now clad in white and beige with a touch of ochre and a hint of pea green. Surrounded by stretching greens, the home now sports an elegant countryside vibe and has contemporary interiors.
Built in 1961, the single-family residence of 3400 square feet sits on a 5.60 acres lot. A white fence surrounds the estate. A stone driveway leads up to the two-story home that has a large open porch.
The home has hardwood flooring, detailed paneling and custom-built doors and windows. The place includes a formal dining room, a family room, a steam room, a recreation room, a deck and an attic. The residence offers beautiful views of the Whalebone Cove and the ocean as well.
The residence also has a detached guest house and two covered parking spaces.
Check out the photos of the home here.
Dunne's home is the incarnation of a quintessential American residence. It was listed shortly after his death. He passed away on August, 26, 2009 and left behind a lot of fond memories in the form of books, interviews and pieces on how the high society interacts with the judicial system.
The documentary "Dominick Dunne: After the Party" provides a short peek into his life. Check out an interesting video below, where he opens up about life and some little "Frank Sinatra" trivia:
