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Disgraced Today show host Matt Lauer, 64, finally sold his plush Sag Harbor property after dropping the price  after three years on the market.

The name of the new owner and the sale price has yet to be disclosed.   

The luxe mansion, which features 12 bedrooms, two guest houses, a heated swimming pool and sweeping views of Peconic Bay, was bought by Lauer in 2016 from Pretty Woman actor Richard Gere in 2016 for $36.5 million – a steep discount from the $65 million the actor was originally looking for.

Lauer has, who was fired from his $28 million-a-year position at NBC in 2017 amid a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations, has been trying to sell the property since 2019 – the same year he also divorced his model/equestrian wife, Annette Roque.

The estate, which boasts 12-bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, features a heated pool and pond with a view that looks out on Peconic Bay

The estate, which boasts 12-bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, features a heated pool and pond with a view that looks out on Peconic Bay

Matt Lauer's former home Strongheart  around the time that he purchased it. Rooms like this one boast sweeping views of Peconic Bay

Matt Lauer’s former home Strongheart  around the time that he purchased it. Rooms like this one boast sweeping views of Peconic Bay

The property boast a 60-foot heated pool, basketball court, sandy beach and private dock on Peconic Bay

The property boast a 60-foot heated pool, basketball court, sandy beach and private dock on Peconic Bay

Lauer's old home, Strongheart, has formal living and dining rooms and more casual gathering spots like the one above

Lauer’s old home, Strongheart, has formal living and dining rooms and more casual gathering spots like the one above

Richard Gere purchased the property in 2013 for $11.3 million, but sold it three years later for $36 million to pay for his divorce

Richard Gere purchased the property in 2013 for $11.3 million, but sold it three years later for $36 million to pay for his divorce

After 14 years of ownership by Richard Gere and Matt Lauer, the main mansion building, which dates back to 1902, has been fully restored in a new chic design inspired by the island

After 14 years of ownership by Richard Gere and Matt Lauer, the main mansion building, which dates back to 1902, has been fully restored in a new chic design inspired by the island

As the former couple move out, a market price bid would give Lauer an $8 million profit from the amount he paid Gere. It is reported that Roque is planning to stay in the Hamptons with her children, while Lauer will now move into his own place

As the former couple move out, a market price bid would give Lauer an $8 million profit from the amount he paid Gere. It is reported that Roque is planning to stay in the Hamptons with her children, while Lauer will now move into his own place

A screened-in porch stretches the entire front length of the main house and looks out onto a manicured lawn and private pond

A screened-in porch stretches the entire front length of the main house and looks out onto a manicured lawn and private pond

The former NBC broadcaster originally asked $44.8 million for the waterfront property which overlooks Peconic Bay across from the Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island.

But he ended up taking it back off the market when no one bit.

Last summer Lauer dropped the price of the property, known as ‘Strongheart Manor’ which boast a 60-foot heated pool, basketball court and outdoor fireplace pavilion to $43.99 million, according to Mansion Global.

The price drop appeared to have done the trick as the New York Post reports he has finally found a buyer this week.

The features of the property make it hard for any multi-millionaire to pass up.

Built in 1902, the home has been upgraded with the latest energy-efficient feature and a geothermal heating system. 

Disgraced broadcaster Matt Lauer, seen here in May,  purchased Strongheart Manor from Richard Gere

 Disgraced broadcaster Matt Lauer, seen here in May,  purchased Strongheart Manor from Richard Gere 

Impeccably manicured gardens and wide stone walkways line the exterior of the property in Sag Harbor

Impeccably manicured gardens and wide stone walkways line the exterior of the property in Sag Harbor

Disgraced NBC broadcaster Matt Lauer finally sold his huge Hamptons mansion 'Strongheart Manor' Pictured: The enclosed pond that sits between the main mansion building and the Peconic Bay

Disgraced NBC broadcaster Matt Lauer finally sold his huge Hamptons mansion ‘Strongheart Manor’ Pictured: The enclosed pond that sits between the main mansion building and the Peconic Bay

Entering from the street, there’s a stone walkways lined with immaculately tended gardens and trellises over an outdoor patio.

High ceilings and large window flood the interior of the house with natural light. A screened porch stretches the full-length of the main house looking out on the manicured lawn, private pond and the bay beyond.

The property has a sandy beach, private deep-water dock.

Richard Gere, seen in May, reportedly used the money from the 2016 sale to fund his divorce to Law & Order actress Carey Lowell

 Richard Gere, seen in May, reportedly used the money from the 2016 sale to fund his divorce to Law & Order actress Carey Lowell

High ceilings and large windows flood the interior with natural light. Inside there is a formal living and dining room, multiple fireplaces and numerous entertainment areas.

The 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms means there’s never a wait for the shower. 

A guest house and a tea house add extra space for sleep over guests during holidays and special occasions.

The gated compound offers privacy for the right deep-pocketed buyer, but is only minutes from the quaint Hamptons town of Sag Harbor.

Lauer reportedly fought to buy the property in 2016, selling two other properties before taking it off of Gere’s hands.

Despite all the features, the Officer and a Gentleman actor also had problems selling the property.

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He went through four listing agents, knocking the property down from $65 million to $56 million and then to $47.5 million before March 2016 when it went for $36.5 million.

Still, Gere did make a tidy profit from the sale considering he bought the property for $11.3 million. 

He reportedly used the sale of the property to pay for his divorce with Law & Order actress Carey Lowell which stretched three years, finally settling in 2016.

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