Behind its impressive façade, this spectacular marble residence in Newport, Rhode Island is so much more than a house. An architectural showpiece and – above all – a statement of wealth and power for the Vanderbilt family, it is one of the most elaborate of the Gilded Age summer 'cottages' in this playground of the super-rich.

Costing the modern equivalent of $384 million to build, the story behind Marble House is rife with historical intrigue, 19th-century opulence, and naked social ambition.

Click or scroll through the gallery to take a tour of this stunning stone palace and hear its incredible tale…

Tour this $384 million summer home owned by one of America's richest families