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The Many Historic Homes and Estates Featured in The Gilded Age Season Three

The HBO series returns for its third season to dazzle viewers with spectacular sets filmed in New York and Rhode Island

By Mary Elizabeth Andriotis
Victorian-era couple in elegant attire, man kissing woman's hand, lush greenery in background.
Harry Richardson and Louisa Jacobson as Larry Russell and Marian Brook in Season Three of Gilded Age. Photo: Warner Bros. Discovery

On June 22, The Gilded Age returns for its highly anticipated third season—and it boasts no shortage of magnificent homes, many of which are open to the public as historic house museums. An impressive array of properties steal the show once again, including locations in Newport, Rhode Island, and in New York’s Westchester County and Long Island.

Explore some of the spectacular filming locations below:

Stone mansion with tower surrounded by lush garden featuring purple and yellow flowers under a clear blue sky.
Hempstead House. Photo: Courtesy of Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

1. Hempstead House | Sands Point, New York

Hempstead House is one of four mansions situated on the grounds of Sands Point Preserve, also known as the Guggenheim Estate. Designed in 1912 by Hunt & Hunt, the 50,000-square-foot dwelling boasts a granite and Indiana limestone exterior. When the Guggenheims lived here, the home featured an extensive collection of decorative items, furnishings, and artwork, with some being authentic Tudor and Jacobean antiques from Europe. Examples include Medieval tapestries and oriental carpets.

Elegant white mansion with tall columns, surrounded by vibrant green bushes and flowers under a clear blue sky.
The Marble House. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Ornate dining room with grand decor, opulent chandeliers, and a painted ceiling in a historic mansion.
The Dining room at the Marble House. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Ornate Gothic Revival room with intricate ceiling, stained glass windows, chandeliers, wooden floor, and a large fireplace.
Gothic room at The Marble House. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Luxurious vintage bedroom with ornate decor, pink and cream color scheme, lavish drapes, and elegant furnishings.
Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County

2. Marble House | Newport, Rhode Island

Built between 1888 and 1892, Marble House served as the summer cottage of Alva and William Kissam Vanderbilt. The Beaux Arts-style structure, which boasts 50 rooms, was designed by Richard Morris Hunt. At the time, it cost $11 million to construct, which is approximately $385 million in 2024 dollars.

Large brick mansion with classic architecture, surrounded by lush trees and manicured gardens, on a sunny day.
Old Westbury Gardens. Photo: Courtesy of Old Westbury Gardens

3. Old Westbury Gardens | Old Westbury, New York

Old Westbury Gardens was originally the estate of lawyer and businessman John Shaffer Phipps. Built in 1906, the Carolean Revival-style home on the property was designed by British artist and designer George A. Crawley, along with American architect and urban planner Grosvenor Atterbury. In the dining room is a John Singer Sargent portrait of Mrs. Henry Phipps and her grandson, Winston, whose godfather was Winston Churchill. In total, the estate covers more than 160 acres.

Elegant historic mansion with an American flag and ornate fountain, framed by a clear blue sky.
The Breakers. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Elegant historical ballroom with ornate ceiling, grand chandeliers, and classical architecture, perfect for formal events.
Great Hall. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Ornate ballroom with intricate ceiling, grand chandeliers, and elegant furniture bathed in warm natural light.
Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Luxurious palace interior with ornate chandeliers, red velvet drapes, a grand piano, and intricately decorated walls and ceiling.
Music room. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County

4. The Breakers | Newport, Rhode Island

Businessman and philanthropist William Kissam Vanderbilt’s older brother, socialite Cornelius Vanderbilt II, owned The Breakers, which was built between 1893 and 1895. This home is the largest Newport cottage. The 62,482 mansion consists of 70 rooms across five floors. Interiors were designed by Ogden Codman Jr. and Jules Allard, while the Renaissance Revival-style architecture was made possible by Richard Morris Hunt. 

Historic stone mansion with slate roof surrounded by lush green lawn and trees on a clear day
Mill Neck Manor. Photo: Timothy P. Charon

5. Mill Neck Manor | Mill Neck, New York

Set on 86 acres, Mill Neck Manor is a Tudor Revival mansion that overlooks the Long Island Sound. Previously known as Sefton Manor, the historic abode boasts 34 family rooms, 16 bathrooms, and various guest and service rooms. The doorway, made of solid oak, is believed to be between 400 and 500 years old. Samuel Yellin, a notable blacksmith of his time, designed the hardware in this space.

Historic Gothic-style mansion surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
Lyndhurst Mansion. Photo: Clifford Pickett. Courtesy of Lyndhurst, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

6. Lyndhurst Mansion | Tarrytown, New York

Designed in 1838, Lyndhurst Mansion is a Gothic Revival country house set on 67 acres that overlooks the Hudson River. Its past owners include New York City’s 56th and 58th mayor William Paulding Jr., businessman George Merritt, and railroad magnate Jay Gould. American architect Alexander Jackson Davis designed the historic home. 

Historic brick and stone building with arched windows and wrought iron balconies, surrounded by grass and pathway.
Belcourt. Photo: David Bettencourt

7. Belcourt | Newport, Rhode Island

Gilded Age architect Richard Morris Hunt designed Belcourt as a summer cottage for American banker, socialite, and politician Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont. Constructed between 1891 and 1894, Belcourt is a 50,000-square-foot châteauesque structure with 60 rooms. It cost $3.2 million to construct this dwelling, which is equivalent to about $80 million in 2011 dollars.

Ornate ballroom with chandeliers, intricate ceiling artwork, rows of chairs facing a decorated fireplace in an elegant setting.
Dining room at Ochre Court. Photo: Maria Burton Photography

8. Ochre Court | Newport, Rhode Island

Built in 1892, Ochre Court is the second largest mansion in Newport, behind only The Breakers. Today, it’s part of Salve Regina University. American businessman and yachtsman Ogden Goelet commissioned the home, which cost $4.5 million at the time of construction. The abode’s design was done by Richard Morris Hunt, who took inspiration from the chateaux found in the Loire Valley. Design elements include stained glass, carved statues and emblems, and ceiling paintings.

Victorian-style mansion with a slate roof, surrounded by a lush green lawn, under a clear blue sky.
Chateau-sur-Mer. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Luxurious room with ornate ceiling mural, elegant wood paneling, antique furniture, and decorative mantel and sideboard displays.
Dining room at Chateau-sur-Mer. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Ornate wooden staircase with statues, stained glass window, and painted ceilings in a grand historical building interior.
Stair Hall at Chateau-sur-Mer. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County

9. Chateau-sur-Mer | Newport, Rhode Island

Completed in 1852, Chateau-sur-Mer was one of Bellevue Avenue’s first grand Gilded Age mansions. This Italianate home was built for American businessman and philanthropist William Shephard Wetmore. The dwelling features Victorian architecture, wallpaper, furniture, stenciling, and ceramics. 

Victorian-style dining room with ornate ceiling, elegant chandelier, large paintings, and an opulent table setting.
Hudson River Museum. Photo: Steven Paneccasio. Courtesy of the Hudson River Museum

10. Hudson River Museum | Yonkers, New York

The Hudson River Museum, the largest museum in Westchester County, boasts an impressive collection of Hudson River School paintings. It was founded in 1919 as the Yonkers Museum by attorney Edwin C. Mott. It was originally home to a collection primarily focused on minerals, but soon expanded to include zoological specimens, statues, paintings, and other works of art. 

Large historic mansion with ornate architecture, surrounded by manicured gardens and sculptures, under a clear blue sky.
The Elms. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Grand staircase with ornate marble columns, intricate railings, and lavish chandelier in a luxurious, historical interior.
Grand staircase at The Elms. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Luxurious antique dining room with ornate wood paneling, intricate ceiling designs, and detailed wall tapestries.
The breakfast room. Photo: Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County

11. The Elms | Newport, Rhode Island

Designed by Horace Trumbauer, The Elms was completed in 1901 for coal tycoon Edward Julius Berwind. It was inspired by Château d’Asnières, located in Asnières-sur-Seine, France. Its landscape design was done by C.H. Miller and E.W. Bowditch, who worked alongside Trumbauer.