I have been in love with this gorgeous old house since the Susan Sarandon-Julia Roberts tear-jerker “Stepmom” arrived in movie theaters back in 1998. Some of the filming locations I’ve featured get talked about more often online (“Something’s Gotta Give,” anyone?), but this is one of my personal favorites.
The stunning property overlooks the Hudson River in Upper Nyack, New York, and is known as Glenholme. It was built in 1854 and has 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 5,239 square feet.
I first featured it over a decade ago when the homeowner shared photos with us of what the real interiors looked like at the time. I was told that the exteriors were filmed on location, but the rooms were replicated on a soundstage for the film, and it was fun to compare the two side by side.
When I heard that the house was on the market again, I couldn’t click over to see the listing fast enough. It has been updated and staged since the last time we saw it. Take a look!
Glenholme: Filming Location for the Movie “Stepmom”
This screenshot from “Stepmom” shows how this corner of the house looked two and a half decades ago:
The house has also appeared in other movies, including “The Bounty Hunter” starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler:
And in the second season of the TV show “Lipstick Jungle,” it was called “Fielding Farm:”
Interestingly, the Production Designer for “Stepmom” was Stuart Wurtzel.
He was also the Production Designer for “Lipstick Jungle.”
Can’t blame him if he wanted to return and work with this house again!
One of the notable features of the house is the three-sided wrap-around veranda.
The Entry Hall, Staircase, and Living Room:
On “Lipstick Jungle,” they shot an episode called “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Prada” inside the house.
This was in 2008, but the front door, pillars, and other details appear to remain mostly unchanged:
The show was based on a novel by Candace Bushnell by the same name.
It starred Brooke Shields, Kim Raver, and Lindsay Price as friends navigating love and careers in New York City.
This episode, where they spend a weekend at this house, was one of my favorites because we got to see more of it.
This is how the living room looked in the movie “Stepmom:”
The Living Room in the Listing:
The Staircase:
In this screenshot from “Stepmom” (below), you can see how similar the staircase and front hall are.
However, the walls and doors are slightly different if you look closely:
The First-Floor Study:
The Dining Room:
That wall of windows is spectacular.
I did a double-take when I saw this because it is much lighter and brighter than it used to be.
The room looked very different when the former homeowner sent me this photo of it in 2011 (below):
The Kitchen
Here’s how the kitchen looked when it belonged to Susan Sarandon’s character Jackie:
You can see the similarities in it and the kitchen today, including the back staircase:
Note: I was told that these interiors were inspired by the real rooms of the house but recreated on a soundstage, whereas “Lipstick Jungle” filmed on location. However, if you have heard differently, let me know!
In this screenshot I took from “Lipstick Jungle,” we get a glimpse of the landing at the top of the stairs:
Here’s what that cozy spot looks like in the real estate listing:
For the movie “Stepmom,” they created this charming sitting area at the top of the stairs:
The Wraparound Porch:
The listing notes:
Nestled along the shores of the Hudson River in Rockland County, this elegant Victorian residence, known as Glenholme, offers a timeless blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Upon arrival, the home captivates with a three-sided wraparound veranda, perfect for enjoying sunrise views. The living room exudes luxury with a coffered ceiling, fireplace, and French doors. The show-stopping eat-in kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, equipped with state-of-the-art appliances.
“Natural light abounds throughout, with river views from all bedrooms and the primary suite, complete with an en-suite bath and large walk-in closet. The well-manicured grounds feature waterfront views, and a tranquil brook.
“Extensively renovated to its current splendor, Glenholme was famously featured in the film “Stepmom” and offers proximity to Nyack’s vibrant dining and shopping scene. With panoramic views of the Hudson River and the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, this home epitomizes waterfront living at its finest.”
For more information about 501 N. Broadway in Nyack, New York, check the listing.
Thanks to Laura Rozos and Jessica Sigmund at Compass for telling me about it!
Photo credit: Zack Milligan from Hamptons Visuals.
To see more photos showing how the house looked in 2011,
you can read my original post about it.
Visit my TV & Movie Houses page to see other filming locations I’ve featured,
including the white house with blue shutters from “The Notebook.”
