For Michael J. Fox, home design became an unexpected form of treatment. The actor’s Connecticut estate, built in 1997, wasn’t just a house – it was what he called “the best therapy possible” for living with Parkinson’s disease. This personal paradise on 72 acres featured custom spaces that accommodated Fox’s needs while providing a joyful environment for his growing family.
The Back to the Future star worked closely with architects to create a 5,000-square-foot home with six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and special touches like a fishing hut he nicknamed his “playhouse.” Remarkably, the construction team didn’t know about Fox’s Parkinson’s diagnosis during the build, yet they created spaces that perfectly supported his wellbeing. The result was a family home that raised four children and hosted countless happy memories before being sold in 2016.
Fox’s approach to his homes mirrors his approach to life – focusing on what’s possible rather than limitations. His Manhattan apartment, featured in Architectural Digest in 2012, shows how he and wife Tracy Pollan create comfortable, evolving spaces that meet their changing needs. Through it all, Fox maintains his trademark optimism, recently hinting he might return to acting for select projects that work with his condition, proving that even in retirement, his star power continues to shine.
