Miramar

Miramar is a limestone mansion with an H-shaped layout and approximately 700 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage. The building spans three floors and contains 22 bedrooms and 13 full bathrooms.

Eleanor Elkins Widener commissioned the mansion in 1913 following the Titanic disaster, which took the lives of her husband and son. The renowned architect Horace Trumbauer designed the project as she sought to create a lasting memorial to her losses.

The interior was designed by the Parisian firm Carlhian & Cie, featuring a dining room that draws inspiration from Versailles Palace. Throughout the rooms, Gobelin tapestries hang on the walls depicting classic literary scenes.

The estate sits on Bellevue Avenue with direct beach access and offers numerous paths for exploring the gardens and grounds. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the property covers substantial space with multiple levels and varied terrain.

The gardens were designed by French landscape architect Jacques Greber and showcase classical French garden principles with geometric patterns and water features. The roughly 3-hectare grounds are defined by symmetrical planting beds, statuary, and fountains that convey a sense of order and polish.

Location: Newport

Inception: 1915

Architects: Horace Trumbauer

Floors above the ground: 3

GPS coordinates: 41.45828,-71.30477

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23