Live Out Your Own ‘Traitors’ Reality: 5 Magnificent Estates That Rival the Stately Scottish Castle Where TV Drama Unfolds

by Kellie Speed

Live Out Your Own 'Traitors' Reality: 5 Magnificent Estates That Rival the Stately Scottish Castle Where TV Drama Unfolds

Ardross Castle

“The Traitors” is once again causing a serious stir among TV viewers who are flabbergasted by the many shocking twists and turns that have unfolded so far on Season 3 of the show’s U.S. version.

Filmed inside a historic Scottish estate called Ardross Castle, the Emmy Award-winning reality series sees contestants take part in a thrilling cat-and-mouse game in which a host of celebrities go head to head in hopes of walking away with a $250,000 prize.

A team of “Faithfuls” goes up against a small band of unknown “Traitors” with the goal of ousting them from their midst, in a cunning battle that often ends in stunning upsets and betrayal.

Adding even more drama to the mix is the show’s set—a 19th century estate located 30 miles north of Inverness, which was once home to George Granville Leveson-Gower, the 1st Duke of Sutherland, a somewhat controversial aristocrat.

Today, the country spread is used largely as a filming space and event venue; however, its appearance in “The Traitors” has seen interest in the castle skyrocket, with some viewers going as far as to track down various decor items spotted inside its rooms to recreate the aesthetic in their own homes.

The former stately home is one of many in the U.K., although the majority are no longer used as residences and rather serve as historical tourist attractions—so anyone hoping to turn “The Traitors” castle into their own private abode may well be disappointed.

However, as it turns out, the U.S. boasts its own fair share of sprawling estates that could be deemed equally worthy of TV fame and adoration.

Offering ample space, staggering architecture, and plenty of unique amenities, there are many prominent piles to pick from.

Live Out Your Own 'Traitors' Reality: 5 Magnificent Estates That Rival the Stately Scottish Castle Where TV Drama Unfolds
“The Traitors” is once again causing a serious stir among TV viewers who are flabbergasted by the many shocking twists and turns that have unfolded so far on Season 3 of the show’s U.S. version.

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1. 500 Centre Island Rd, Centre Island, NY

Price: $49,900,000

MiddleSea: With four homes and 26 acres to explore, this would be the perfect spot to search out The Faithful.

Fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation, the 20,000-square-foot brick megamansion now boasts a luxurious interior. Highlights include marble floors, a living room with waterfall views, a dining room with marble fireplace, and a primary suite with dual bathrooms overlooking Oyster Bay.

Other lavish amenities include a mahogany library, a water-facing parlor, bowling alley, wine cellar, spa, ballroom, two swimming pools, and a boat dock with a ramp.

The enormous property also features a beach house, guesthouse, and gate house along with “three separate buildable 4-acre waterfront lots.”

Centre Island, NY

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2. 545 Indian Field Rd, Greenwich, CT

Price: $49,500,000

Stone Georgian: This stately 12,492-square-foot residence would be an ideal setting for the next banishing.

Overlooking Long Island Sound with breathtaking views of the New York skyline, the guard-gated estate nestled in the exclusive Mead Point Association sits on 1.6 acres with its own private beach and boat dock. Built in 2014, the six-bedroom mansion is said to have received its design inspiration from the original 1928 stone home. Ornate appointments include a waterfront reading room, a wood-paneled library with a fireplace, a double-height living room with a barrel ceiling and balcony, and a primary wing with a private balcony.

A covered dining area with an outdoor kitchen overlooks the pool, beach, and fire pit.

Greenwich, CT

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3. 10777 Strait Ln, Dallas, TX

Price: $40,000,000

Palladian Neoclassical Estate: This 17,679-square-foot mansion resembling The White House would be an exciting place to place to play the game of deceit.

Built in 1996, the six-bedroom palatial pad designed by architect Robbie Fusch boasts French limestone, imported marble, 14-foot ceilings, antique fireplaces, and Venetian plaster walls. Other impressive details include a vaulted brick wine cellar, a bar with “burled walnut coffered ceiling,” and a primary suite with two fireplaces “fit for royalty.” Inspired by a Parisian opera house, the 22-seat home theater upstairs also has a bar.

The 3.3-acre property is surrounded by fountains, a “two-level” pool, a tennis court, putting green, and fitness center.

Dallas, TX

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4. 45 Lakeview Ln, Barrington Hills, IL

Price: $7,500,000

Lakefront estate: With 8.32 acres and two lakes to explore, the setting of this Barrington Hills estate certainly rivals the scenery in Scotland.

The luxurious, 17,597-square-foot interior boasts custom walnut double front entry doors, floor-to-ceiling windows, barreled and coffered ceilings, and even a “glass-sided turret.” Other impressive amenities include a three-stop elevator, home theater, poker and billiard rooms, a full bar, and a catering kitchen.

Also found on the spacious property are a detached coach house, an eight-car garage, an in-ground swimming pool, and a boat dock.

Barrington Hills, IL

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5. 8875 Fawnmeadow Ln, Indian Hill, OH

Price: $6,900,000

Opulent manor: Four spacious floors accessed by elevator or grand curved staircase provide the perfect setting to explore this 14,528-square-foot estate.

Designed for entertaining (or playing a Traitors-inspired game), the gated six-bedroom dwelling built in 2006 offers heated floors, French doors, and vaulted ceilings. Other luxurious highlights include a primary suite with private access to the rear patio, a library with fireplace, a golf simulator, home cinema, fitness center, wine cellar, and safety room.

The 5.8-acre lot also has a guest apartment with private entry, an original barn overlooking the waterfall pond, a covered outdoor kitchen, a lagoon-style pool, and an eight-car garage with two car lifts.

Indian Hill, OH

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