Stewart asking $9 million for Connecticut farmhouse

Six years after Martha Stewart said she was leaving Westport, Conn., the domestic diva really is bidding farewell to the wealthy seaside — if only someone will buy her house.

Stewart has been trying for more than two months to sell her early 19th century federal-style farmhouse for $9 million. Real estate experts say it's not unusual for luxury homes to take at least a few months to sell — even those with Martha's famous touch.

"It's the most beautiful property I've ever seen," said Eileen Hill, president of the Mid Fairfield County Association of Realtors. "Every blade of grass stands at attention."

The town also is home to actor Paul Newman and singer Michael Bolton.