“The White Lotus” star Leslie Bibb has once again pulled back the curtain on the breathtaking transformation of the historic upstate New York retreat she shares with longtime partner Sam Rockwell—revealing the impressive progress the couple has made on the gut renovation of the centuries-old dwelling, which they bought more than two years ago.
The 52-year-old actress gave fans an exclusive look at the lavish renovation on Instagram, where she revealed several significant updates, not least the installation of the couple’s enormous swimming pool, while also laying bare some of the less-than-glamorous aspects of the project.
Bibb and Rockwell, 57, who have been together since 2007, purchased the 1750s residence in 2024 before embarking on an ambitious, top-to-bottom restoration the following year, breathing new life into the historic home while preserving its timeless charm.
Though they still seem a ways off from actually being able to move into the dwelling, Bibb was full of enthusiasm about the steps they have taken towards that goal in recent months, noting that she is particularly enamored with the enormous red barn on the compound, which has been given a new coat of paint.
In her caption, the on-screen star explained that the foundation of the pool has now been laid, noting that they needed to install the external feature “early” in order to figure out how it would impact the septic lines.
“The home reno is going swimmingly,” she joked. “Pool is kind of in… we had to put her in early so we could run septic lines around it… porches are being built…”
She then gave a shout out to the couple’s close friend and designer Shawn Henderson, who is overseeing the overhaul of the A-list couple’s Hudson Valley retreat.
“It’s official, i am in love with our red barn…perfect color choice Shawn,” she added.
Her carousel of photos and videos offered an inside look at the dramatic progress being made throughout the sprawling estate, featuring the home’s newly installed in-ground pool, the beginnings of expansive wraparound porches, and the striking red barn that Bibb said she has “fallen in love” with.
In the first image, Bibb could been seen posing by the barn, which she described as “perfect.”
Other images captured construction crews hard at work, stacks of building materials, freshly landscaped grounds, and several rooms nearing completion as the ambitious restoration enters its final stages.
The snaps put the property’s dramatic transformation on full display, showcasing the home’s lush greenery as well as ongoing construction work, which is set to transition the home from renovation site to countryside retreat.
Bibb’s latest update received many a congratulatory comment from her friends and followers, including her fellow “White Lotus” star Michelle Monaghan, who joked that the couple now have the perfect spot for some “water aerobics.”
Others chimed in to plead with Bibb to pitch herself—and her home—as the focus of an HGTV series, with one writing: “I would watch an HGTV show of you doing this!”
And while the actress stated that her favorite part of the property thus far is the bold red barn, her followers were quick to call attention to a stunning tree that snakes its way up one of the brick walls of the main residence, creating a truly magical effect.
“That wall tree situation? Gorgeous,” one wrote, as another added: “Wait, a red barn, delft tiles, an espaliered tree? Stunningly beautiful choices so far.”
In April, Bibb shared a first look at the home’s renovation process, revealing that the property has been stripped down almost entirely to its studs. But that didn’t stop her from proudly showcasing the dwelling to her closest friends, revealing that her “White Lotus” co-star Aimee Lou Wood had already been given a tour.
“Home reno update part: too many to count,” Bibb captioned the carousel of visuals, adding: “As Aimee Lou Wood said … I’m in love.”
The actress then revealed that the group kept stumbling across “frogs everywhere,” while sharing a photo of two frog-shaped statues perched on a window ledge and adding: “[They are] like little totems.”
The images she shared at the time, showed that much of the interior had been stripped down entirely to the studs, with nothing but wooden framing visible in many of the rooms, although the original stonework found throughout the home appeared to have been left intact.
Outside, one half of the property had been covered in protective material, while many of the windows had been removed in anticipation of new glass being installed.
A video shared on Bibb’s TikTok with the same caption revealed some insight into the extent of work being done, with multiple trucks parked outside the property, including one belonging to a Hudson excavation company.
In that clip, Bibb revealed that the entire roof of the home has been replaced since work commenced, while an addition appears to have been added to the original stone structure.
In August 2025, when work on the renovation began in earnest, Bibb made clear her desire to maintain as many of the property’s original design details as possible, noting that—while the work carried out on the dwelling would be extensive—she was eager to ensure that it remained true to its heritage.
“Say hello to our new baby … last year Sammy and I bought this beautiful 1750s house with the goal of fixing it up and making it the Upstate home of our dreams, preserving all of its original charm but making it uniquely ours,” she wrote.
Bibb also revealed that the property had captured both her and Rockwell’s hearts from the start, explaining: “From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the one.”
The actress also paid tribute to Henderson, whom she described as her “partner in crime and designer extraordinaire,” revealing that the two were already having “so much fun” with the project—while urging anyone who has thought about embarking on a similar renovation to get started as soon as they can.
“We are already having so much fun with the renovations and want to take you all along,” she explained. “For all my HGTV enthusiasts, lovers of old houses, CLB community, and anyone who needs some inspiration to start that project you’ve been putting off—this is for you!”
At the time, Bibb also shared a video of herself and Henderson on the first day of the renovation, in which she is seen walking into the structure and declaring: “I feel like this house is magic.”
She further noted that, despite the ramshackle appearance of the property, she and Henderson kept discovering new details that just reinforced her belief that it will one day be the house of her dreams.
“I feel like every time you think something’s crap and then all of a sudden you’re like, ‘Oh, it’s beautiful wood.”
In that video, several of the home’s original design details were captured, including the huge fireplaces, exposed wooden beams, enormous windows, and beautifully ornate wallpaper that featured in many of the bedrooms.
The team has also uncovered a few surprises along the way, including a hidden space in the roof, which Bibb joked back in February looked like a place that “might have had a ghost.”
When Bibb and Rockwell aren’t spending time at their upstate New York home, the couple is based full time in New York City, where they share an apartment on the Lower East Side, according to records.
They have not yet revealed whether they plan to use their Hudson Valley residence as a weekend and vacation retreat, or if they hope to relocate to their countryside dwelling permanently when work is finally completed.
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