Not Jane Austen’s Childhood is On the Market For £8,500,000

This property is on the market for £8,500,000, co-listed with Knight Frank and Savills.

Fake news? Not exactly. Any true literary fan would note the dates don’t align because Steventon House is not actually the house which the famed author grew up in from 1775 until 1801.

Jane Austen, a 19th-century engraving likely derived from a portrait by her sister, Cassandra Austen, c. 1810. 7 Continents History/Everett Collection

The original house was torn down by her brother Edward, who rebuilt the present-day Georgian manor in its place in 1810.

Even though Steventon House is not Austen’s childhood home, you can retrace the author’s footsteps in the gardens and grounds of the 52-acre estate where she penned some of her most notable works, such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Northanger Abbey.

The Grade II listed country house has been beautifully refurbished, its elegant living spaces enhanced by fine period features including delicate cornices, carved stone fireplaces, and working shutters.

The 6-bedroom home comes with a large master suite, a lovely kitchen / breakfast room, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.

Outside, the landscaped grounds offer spectacular vistas over the surrounding countryside featuring kitchen gardens and a greenhouse, a wisteria walk, and a rose walk, leading to a magnificent rose garden.

A lovely walled garden with yew seating enclosures is set back next to the swimming pool, located behind the Coach House.

The brick-built property provides parking, workshops and stables, as well as a small pool changing room with shower.

Included in the sale is Clover Cottage, a 2-bedroom independent cottage set at the bottom of the tree-lined drive.

Located at the edge of the desirable and picturesque village of Steventon, the country house is just 7 miles from Basingstoke.

All photos belong to the listing agency.