Arthur Creator Sells Martha's Vineyard Gem

Marc Brown, the renowned creator of the "Arthur" book and television series, has sold his historic Martha's Vineyard home for $6.4 million. Brown and his wife, Laurene Krasny Brown, purchased the estate in Vineyard Haven in 1988 for $700,000. They meticulously restored the property, which dates back to 1730 and was once part of a larger farm.

This estate served as a vacation home and notably included two artist studios where Brown penned half of the "Arthur" books. The decision to sell was practical, as the couple recently acquired a new property in New York's Hudson Valley that they are eager to restore.

The 7.8-acre property, which was initially listed for $6.9 million in July 2025, features a renovated antique farmhouse with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, along with several outbuildings including a pool house and a carriage house containing an art studio. The Browns invested millions in renovations, including adding a saltwater pool, always striving to enhance the property's beauty, viewing the space as a composition, much like their art.