It is a truth universally acknowledged that every woman of good fortune must be in want of a Georgian manor. For fans of the BBC’s 1995 Pride and Prejudice miniseries, it’s time to grab your bonnets and check your bank balance. ‘Luckington Court’ in England’s picturesque Cotswolds region is on the market again after just two years. And the asking price might just surprise you.
The grand estate served as the filming location for the Bennet family home in the adaptation of Jane Austen’s most beloved novel (though not this writer’s personal favourite. You didn’t ask but it’s Persuasion). Starring Jennifer Ehle as headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and Colin Firth as a lake-diving Mr Darcy, the film rewired the brain chemistry of viewers all over the world with palpable chemistry between the two leads.
The real estate listing is timely and the owners are likely hoping to capitalise on the recent Austenite buzz. After all, this year marks 30 years since this house graced our screens in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. It also marks 20 years since the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, as well as Jane Austen 250th birthday. A new film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility was recently announced, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles as the Dashwood sisters. With all of this fuss, it’s no wonder we’ve all been reflecting on our love for Jane Austen (as well as our obsession with the regency interiors depicted in Pride and Prejudice adaptations).
First impressions of the home
Almost as handsome as Mr Darcy, the Pride and Prejudice home, dubbed Longbourn House in the novel, captured the attention of viewers. It’s easy to see why, with romance brimming in every corner. The exterior is honey coloured, with a Queen Anne front pillared portico making a grand first impression leading to the wood carved front doorway. Inside the home, the eight-bedroom house has “original Tudor features and 16th century remodeling” and does not disappoint. But the question on everyone’s lips is, how much would the Pride and Prejudice house cost?
How much does the Pride and Prejudice house cost?
Agents Knight Frank listed the estate, with a price guide of GBP 3,950,000 (approx. $8,141,720 AUD). The asking price has dropped significantly each time it has been placed on the market in recent years.
In 2023, the listing with estate agents Wooley & Wallis asked for GBP 6 million. In 2018, it went up for sale through Strutt & Parker with an even higher asking price of GBP 9 million.
At this rate, you might be able to snatch the Pride and Prejudice house up for a mere GBP 2 million in 2027!
Take a sneek peek inside the Pride and Prejudice house
Fans will also be delighted to hear of the 7 bathrooms and 4 additional cottage dwellings. As you can see, the “little pretty-ish wilderness” Miss Bennett took a turn in with Lady Catherine Debourgh actually extends to a sprawling estate, taking in over 60 hectares of permanent grassland and woodland, including frontage to the Avon river.
The home has six reception rooms, including a large and inviting reception hall. As you can see from the images, the entire house is traditionally decorated. There’s an abundance of natural light that you wouldn’t necessarily expect from a house of this heritage.
The home is not the only feature of this estate that has significant historical importance. The extensive lawns surrounding Luckington Court feature a 400 year old Lebanese Cedar. According to the listing, the tree has “one of the largest girths ever recorded within the UK.”
You might not be able to marry Mr Darcy but with this house you can live the dream. If the chance to be like Elizabeth Bennett at Longbourn wasn’t enough, it’s a stunning property in it’s own right with a long history.
The Pride and Prejudice house listing
Do you love this manor, most ardently? See the full listing here. For more on the ways that Pride and Prejudice interiors have bewitched this writer, body and soul, head here for tips on how to infuse your own home with Regency style.
