Well it took a Hollywood minute, but movie star Richard Gere has finally sold his beautiful North Haven home, Strongheart, to none other than TV host, Matt Lauer for close to his asking price of $36.5M, and paid $33M. Originally the house was listed at $65M, so Lauer scored quite the deal. Check out this stunning property below. Congrats Matt!

Strongheart Manor is very private 6+ acre estate with 300+ waterfront. Built in 1902, it has been beautifully renovated and expanded. Strongheart Manor house anchors the estate boasting 12,000 square feet, 12 bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms. Hide and seek anybody? with two additional guest houses on three single and separate lots. Panoramic waterviews, rolling lawns, flowering gardens, outdoor fireplace pavilion, teahouse, waterfront pond, and dock permits come together to complete a unique property that can never be replicated in the Hamptons.

• Photos via Sotheby’s International Realty