While no one style of building dominated, these country homes had several characteristics in common. The house at Hillwood, like many other examples of this tradition, includes many spacious areas such as a grand entrance, large libraries, and a pavilion in which guests could dance or watch movies. The estate also had to offer many outlets for outdoor pleasures and sport. So, such houses had to be surrounded by formal and informal gardens. At Hillwood, guests could wander among the azaleas or hone their golfing skills on the putting green. For the owner and visitors, the estate was to be a site where they could enjoy sophisticated urban pleasures within a peaceful and inviting setting.

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