Hempstead House is a Tudor house in Port Washington, New York, and a filming location for Scent of a Woman (1992) and The Gilded Age (2022-). Built in 1912, it was designed by Hunt & Hunt, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Nassau County, New York (operated by the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy).
Location: 127 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Sands Point, Port Washington
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1196, SRC-1197, SRC-1198 - Designed by Hunt & Hunt
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1196, SRC-1197, SRC-3252 - Built in 1912
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1196, SRC-1197, SRC-3252 - Architectural style: Tudor
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1196, SRC-1199 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1196, SRC-1200, SRC-1197, SRC-4519, SRC-4520 - Appeared in Scent of a Woman (movie, 1992)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1198, SRC-1201, SRC-3253 - Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1205, SRC-4327, SRC-4217, SRC-7367
Ownership history
Current owner — Nassau County, New York (operated by the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy) (since 1971)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13769, SRC-1197, SRC-14204, SRC-6629
Current owner — Nassau County, New York (operated by the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy) (since 1971)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13769, SRC-1197, SRC-14204, SRC-14382
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10092 — Sands Point Preserve Conservancy — Hempstead House (venue page) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1196 — Hempstead House, Sands Point Preserve Conservancy (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1197 — Hempstead House, Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1198 — Filming Locations for Scent Of A Woman, The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1199 — 10 Gold Coast Mansions of Long Island, Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1200 — National Register of Historic Places listings in North Hempstead (town), New York, Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1201 — Scent Of A Woman, Movies Filmed on Long Island (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1205 — Filming Locations for The Gilded Age, Season 2 on HBO, Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13769 — https://www.sandspointpreserveconservancy.org/about/mission-history/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14204 — TripAdvisor — Sands Point Preserve (venue description) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14382 — American Aristocracy — Hempstead House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3252 — The History Of Hempstead House, Long Island Press (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3253 — 15 Facts About 'Scent of a Woman', Mental Floss (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4217 — galeriemagazine.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4327 — discoverlongisland.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4519 — Npgallery (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4520 — Catalog (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5113 — Sands Point Preserve Conservancy (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5114 — Atlas Obscura (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6629 — Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society — The Gould and Guggenheim Estates (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7367 — Yahoo/Business Insider: See inside a historic mansion featured in 'The Gilded Age' (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Interior by scheduled guided tour only (~45 min); tickets sold day-of at Castle Gould Welcome Center, open Wed-Sun from 11am
Admission: Hempstead House tour $10/person (day-of, at Welcome Center); Preserve entry free for members, $15/car non-members
Frequently asked questions
Where was Scent of a Woman filmed?
Hempstead House, in Port Washington, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Scent of a Woman. This property has also appeared on screen in The Gilded Age.
Where was The Gilded Age filmed?
Hempstead House, in Port Washington, New York, is a real-world filming location used for The Gilded Age. This property has also appeared on screen in Scent of a Woman.
Can you visit Hempstead House?
Yes — Hempstead House is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Interior by scheduled guided tour only (~45 min); tickets sold day-of at Castle Gould Welcome Center, open Wed-Sun from 11am. Admission: Hempstead House tour $10/person (day-of, at Welcome Center); Preserve entry free for members, $15/car non-members.
Who designed Hempstead House?
Hempstead House was designed by Hunt & Hunt.
Where is Hempstead House located?
Hempstead House is located in Port Washington, New York.