Former FBI director James Comey sold his home in Connecticut this past January, and he took a significant loss on the sale. Comey listed the home in Westport for $3.395 million in the spring of 2015, and accepted an offer earlier this year for $2.475 million to see it into contract. Together with his wife, Comey purchased the home in 2010, for a little over $3 million.

The home dates to 2005, and is designed in the Colonial Revival style. It measures 7,157 square feet, and contains seven bedrooms and nine baths.

The house features a classic Colonial pediment entry with crown window; the early 2000’s design makes the foyer double-height, for a good sense of breathing room right from the beginning. A simple, New England-style staircase and natural stone tiles sets the tone of the house; traditional, a little formal, but quite comfortable. There are several fireplaces.

The oak floors throughout the residence are nicely toned—warm, but not too dark—and recessed ceilings and ornamental transitions divide rooms neatly without compartmentalizing too much. The recent build works a lot of glass into the design, and French doors between rooms, and opening onto the property exterior, enhance flow. The sunroom which looks out over the backyard is lovely.

The property comes to 3.17 acres, a nice parcel for a privacy buffer and a good sense of retreat. A swimming pool with elevated spa, and patio, all in flagstone are incorporated into the space. Nicely landscaped grounds highlight the sylvan location.

James Comey was director of the FBI from 2013 until May 2017, when he was dismissed by President Donald Trump. Some politicians have argued that Comey was fired for his interest in aggressively investigating allegations of a connection between the President and Russia. Comey received his law degree from the University of Chicago, and is a former U.S. Attorney, general counsel and senior vice-president for Lockheed Martin, and member of HSBC’s board of directors.