Inside Gene Hackman’s Secluded Santa Fe House: The Property is Officially For Sale
A secluded Santa Fe house with sprawling views was a place of joy for actor Gene Hackman and his longtime wife, Betsy Arakawa. The home is where they spent most of their years together and, presumably, the place Hackman felt most comfortable. Now, a year after they both died inside the house, it has hit the real estate market. It’s sad history hasn’t impacted its price tag, it seems.
Gene Hackman’s house hits the market
Gene Hackman’s estate is ready ot part with the home where the beloved actor and his wife were found dead. According to The Wall Street Journal, the property was listed on January 16 for $6.25 million. The home, designed by architect Ed Boniface and built by Doug McDowell, sits on 53 acres in a gated community and includes various outbuildings and amenities.
There is 13,000 square feet of living space, with six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms spread across the interior. The home offers an indoor-outdoor feel, with large windows, expansive patios, and various spots to take in the scenery. Outside, there is a putting green, a large pool, and a private hot tub. The home is one of the priciest on the market in Santa Fe at the moment, but it is not the most expensive property currently looking for a new owner.
How did Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa die?
It’s been almost a year since Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside their Santa Fe home. The 95-year-old actor and his 65-year-old wife died about a week apart, but their bodies lay undiscovered for weeks. On February 26, a maintenance worker and security guard alerted police to a problem at the property. Police entered the home and found the couple, whose remains were partially mummified, and the body of one dog.
Autopsy results revealed that Arakawa died first, from complications of Hantavirus. The rare disease is spread by infected rodent droppings. It is unclear exactly where Arakawa contracted hantavirus. Hackman died roughly a week later from heart disease. Alzheimer’s Disease was a contributing factor. Hackman’s death date is set to February 18 based on data from his pacemaker. Arakawa’s last email was sent on February 11.
Their bodies remained unclaimed until March. A private burial took place in April. The pair lived primarily in Santa Fe since the 1990s. Arakawa was a classical pianist.
