Famous TV News Personality Selling Darien Home

DARIEN, CT — Former 'CBS Evening News' Host Scott Pelley, who is a current “60 Minutes” correspondent has placed his Darien, CT, home on the market for $3.25 million, according to Realtor.com's Claudine Zap.

According to Realtor.com, Pelley, 61, paid $4 million for the house in 2007 and is now selling it for $750,000 less than what he paid for it.

"He was best known as the anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News" from 2011-2017. He now claims he was ousted from his role at the helm of the show because he complained about the hostile work environment at CBS News. He's now a full-time correspondent for “60 Minutes.” In 2016, Pelley was awarded the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. He recently authored the book “Truth Worth Telling,” according to Realtor.com's story.

Here are details on Pelley's home for sale via Realtor.com:

• Address: 5 Peach Hill Rd, Darien, Connecticut
• Price: $3,250,000
• Square Feet: 7532
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1998
• Features: Welcome to this sensational center-hall colonial showcasing five bedrooms, seven baths and 2.4 acres of maturely landscaped level land on one of the most sought after cul-de sacs in Darien. The fabulous open floor plan beautifully blends traditional elements with modern and luxurious finishes. The entry way with dramatic staircase opens to gorgeous formal rooms.
• The large gourmet eat in kitchen sits adjacent to an amazing sun filled family room with incredible views of the property and pond. There is plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy from the library, to the terrace to the finished basement. Upstairs there are proportionately sized bedrooms including a master closet to die for! Come and enjoy this remarkable home and stop dreaming of what you are wishing for. 5 Peach is it!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.