Carolands is a Beaux-Arts landmark in Hillsborough, California, and a filming location for The Heiress and Her Chateau: Carolands of California (2014) and Three Women and a Chateau (2006). Built in 1916, it was designed by Ernest Sanson, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Carolands Foundation.
Location: 565 Remillard Drive, Hillsborough, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Hillsborough
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1173, SRC-1174, SRC-1175 - Designed by Ernest Sanson
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1173, SRC-1176, SRC-1177 - Built in 1916
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1174, SRC-1176, SRC-4064 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1174, SRC-1177, SRC-3243 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; California Historical Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1174, SRC-1173, SRC-3244 - Appeared in The Heiress and Her Chateau: Carolands of California (movie, 2014)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1174, SRC-1175, SRC-3245 - Appeared in Three Women and a Chateau (movie, 2006)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-3509, SRC-1175, SRC-1174, SRC-7023, SRC-8754 - Designed by Ernest Sanson
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3565, SRC-1174, SRC-3983, SRC-1175 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-3565, SRC-1174, SRC-3984, SRC-7043, SRC-7044, SRC-8754 - Designed by Ernest Sanson
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-3565, SRC-1174, SRC-3638, SRC-3984, SRC-1175 - Historic designation: California Historical Landmark No. 886
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3983, SRC-3565, SRC-4239 - Designed by Willis Polk — architect
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3565, SRC-3983, SRC-4064 - Designed by Willis Polk
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3565, SRC-3984, SRC-4064
Ownership history
Current owner — Carolands Foundation (since 2012)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13768, SRC-1173, SRC-1174, SRC-13931
Current owner — Carolands Foundation (since 2012)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13768, SRC-1173, SRC-1174, SRC-13931
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1173 — Carolands | Hillsborough, CA – Official Website (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1174 — Carolands – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1175 — Carolands center of PBS documentary – San Mateo Daily Journal (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1176 — A History of Carolands – Carolands Foundation (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1177 — The Carolands – The Chateau, Hillsborough California (NRHP nomination text) – Historic Structures (Tier 2, heritage_register_nomination; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13768 — https://carolands.org/history (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13931 — Clio (theclio.com) — Carolands Chateau entry (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3243 — The Carolands (The Chateau) – National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form, U.S. National Park Service (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3244 — Carolands, The – National Register of Historic Places, NPGallery Asset Detail (NRIS 75000478), U.S. National Park Service (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3245 — The Heiress and Her Chateau: Carolands of California — Luna Productions (producer) (Tier 1, production_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3509 — WorldCat (OCLC) — 3 women and a chateau : a history of Chateau Carolands (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3565 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3638 — noehill.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3983 — noehill.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3984 — carolands.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4064 — ca.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4239 — ca.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5106 — Carolands Foundation (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5817 — Carolands Foundation — official site (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7023 — Burlingame Memories – Carolands Mansion (Tier 3, local history site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7043 — Nona Ehyaei Real Estate – Carolands Chateau: A Historic Architectural Masterpiece in Hillsborough, CA (Tier 3, real_estate_editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7044 — Jennifer Gilson Real Estate – Historic Hillsborough: The Carolands Chateau (Tier 3, real_estate_editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8754 — Santa Fe Reporter — "Women with Money" (film review by SFR) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Complimentary guided tours Wednesdays at 1:00pm only, by reservation; allow ~2.5 hours
Admission: Free, but by reservation only via lottery system
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Heiress and Her Chateau: Carolands of California filmed?
Carolands, in Hillsborough, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Heiress and Her Chateau: Carolands of California. This property has also appeared on screen in Three Women and a Chateau.
Where was Three Women and a Chateau filmed?
Carolands, in Hillsborough, California, is a real-world filming location used for Three Women and a Chateau. This property has also appeared on screen in The Heiress and Her Chateau: Carolands of California.
Can you visit Carolands?
Yes — Carolands is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Complimentary guided tours Wednesdays at 1:00pm only, by reservation; allow ~2.5 hours. Admission: Free, but by reservation only via lottery system.
Who designed Carolands?
Carolands was designed by Ernest Sanson.
Where is Carolands located?
Carolands is located in Hillsborough, California.