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In true Joe Goldberg fashion, we’re going to play the stalker role today and track down Hampsbridge, the sprawling country house from You, season 4.
Season 4 of You, much like the ones that came before it, brings along new intrigue and a glamorous new location.
In the new season, we see Joe roaming the streets of London, settling in at his new apartment, casually spying on his new neighbors, and teaching at the fictional Darcy College.
And while all of his endeavors have caught our eyes, Joe Goldberg’s trip to Lady Phoebe’s country house left us wanting to learn more about the spectacular estate — and see where we might find it in real life.
A palatial estate reminiscent of the Downton Abbey castle, the massive country home has a cute nickname (Hampsie) that fails to do it justice, downplaying its grandeur and opulence.
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“So this is what the Blaxworths mean by ‘little country house’,” Joe quips as he arrives at the sprawling country estate. “Seems more to me like Downton Abbey vampire castle’.
The real house that played the role of Hampsbridge in the hit Netflix series has quite the history.
Hampsbridge is actually the Knebworth House, in Hertfordshire, England.
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The historic estate known as Knebworth House was once the seat of the Earl of Lytton and traces its history all the way back to the 15th century.
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Nowadays, it’s more famous for the music festivals that take place here rather than for the aristocratic family that calls it home.
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Since 1974, it hosts the Knebworth Festival, a series of open-air rock and pop concerts with bands like The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Queen all taking center stage over the years.
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The Knebworth House has been a popular filming location for over 50 years. Movie lovers might recognize it as Wayne Manor from Tim Burton’s Batman (1989), or as Thornfield Hall from Jane Eyre (1997).
While it’s unclear whether the You crew filmed scenes both inside and outside the house, from what we’ve seen so far it looks like interior shots were also filmed on location.
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