I've been in love with this beautiful old house ever since the inspirational film Stepmom starring Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts hit theaters in 1998. Some of the filming locations I've featured get a lot of online buzz (anyone interested in The Inner Circle?), but this is one of my favorites.
This amazing property overlooks the Hudson River in Upper Nyack, New York, known as Glenholm. It was built in 1854 and has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 5,239 square feet.
I was first introduced to this home over 10 years ago, when the homeowners shared with us photos of what the inside actually looked like back then. We were told the exterior was filmed on location, but the rooms were recreated on a soundstage for the movie, and it was fun to compare the two side by side.
When I heard this home was back on the market I immediately clicked to go and view the listing. It has been updated and staged since I last saw it. Come take a look!
Glenholm: Filming location for the movie “Stepmom”
This screenshot from “Stepmom” shows what this corner of the house looked like 25 years ago.
The house has also appeared in other films, including The Bounty Hunter, starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler.
In the second season of the TV show Lipstick Jungle it was called “Fielding Farm”.
Interestingly, the art director on Stepmom was Stuart Wurtzel, who was also the art director on Lipstick Jungle, so we wouldn't be blamed if he wanted to come back and work with the company again!
One of the notable features of the home is the wraparound veranda on three sides.
Foyer, staircase and living room:
The Lipstick Jungle episode “The Traveling Prada Sisters” was filmed in the house in 2008, but the entrance, columns and other details appear to be largely unchanged.
The show is based on the novel of the same name by Candace Bushnell.
The film stars Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price as friends navigating love and career in New York City.
This episode where they spend the weekend at the house is one of my favorite episodes because we get to see more of that.
This is what the living room in the movie “Stepmom” looks like.
Featured living room:
Stairs:
In this screenshot from “Stepmom” (below), you can see how similar the staircase and foyer are, except that the walls and door are slightly different.
First floor study:
dining room:
The wall-to-wall windows are spectacular. I did a double take when I saw them because it's so much brighter than it used to be. When the previous homeowners sent me this photo in 2011, the room looked completely different (below).
kitchen
This is what the kitchen looked like when Jackie, played by Susan Sarandon, lived there.
There are similarities to the current kitchen, including the back staircase.
Note: These interiors were inspired by rooms in a real house and recreated on a soundstage, and I've been told that “Lipstick Jungle” was filmed on location, but if you've heard differently, please let me know!
This screenshot from “Lipstick Jungle” gives us a glimpse of the top landing of the stairs.
Here are some cozy places featured in our real estate listings:
For the movie “Stepmom,” they created this charming seating area at the top of the stairs.
Wraparound Pouch:
The list states:
Located along the Hudson River in Rockland County, this elegant Victorian mansion known as Glenholm blends timeless historic charm with modern luxury. Upon arrival, your eyes will be drawn to the three-sided wraparound veranda, perfect for enjoying sunrise views. The living room exudes opulence with its coffered ceiling, fireplace and French doors. The eye-catching eat-in kitchen is a culinary masterpiece with state-of-the-art appliances.
“There is plenty of natural light throughout the home, and all bedrooms and the master suite have river views, en suite bathrooms and large walk-in closets. The landscaped grounds offer waterfront views and a tranquil creek.”
“Throughout renovation to its present-day grandeur, Glenholm, made famous by the film Stepmom, is located near Nyack's vibrant restaurant and shopping district. With panoramic views of the Hudson River and the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the home represents the pinnacle of waterfront living.”
For more information about 501 N. Broadway in Nyack, New York, see the listing. Thanks to Laura Rozos and Jessica Sigmund of Compass for telling me about this property. Photo by Zack Milligan of Hamptons Visuals. To see more photos that show what the home looked like in 2011, read my original post about the home. To see other filming locations I've featured, visit my TV & Movie Houses page, including the white house with blue shutters from The Notebook.