Georgian townhouse in Bath where Jane Austen's Persuasion was filmed for the BBC is on the market for £4.5 million - boasting 11 bedrooms, a ballroom and a library

  • A Grade II listed property in Bath, which was used for filming a Jane Austen adaptation, on market for £4.5m 
  • The Georgian townhouse boasts its own ballroom, library and ornate dining room, as well as a lovely garden
  • The home comprises of seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, standing at approximately 6,781 square feet 

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A stunning Georgian townhouse, once used to film a 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion, is now on the market for £4.5 million.

The Grade II listed property in Bath was used in the 1995 BBC recreation of the infamous period author's novel, starring Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root.

It flaunts its own ballroom, library and ornate dining room, perfect for entertaining guests with Regency-era grandeur.

The home comprises of seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, standing at approximately 6,781 square feet.

The property flaunts its own ballroom (pictured), library and ornate dining room, perfect for entertaining guests wit Regency-era grandeur

The property flaunts its own ballroom (pictured), library and ornate dining room, perfect for entertaining guests wit Regency-era grandeur

The townhouse boasts a stunning courtyard garden (pictured), sure to make for the perfect breakfast or lunch location in the summer

The townhouse boasts a stunning courtyard garden (pictured), sure to make for the perfect breakfast or lunch location in the summer

The stunning Georgian home, once used to film a 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion, is now on the market for £4.5 million. Pictured, one of the bedrooms

The stunning Georgian home, once used to film a 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion, is now on the market for £4.5 million. Pictured, one of the bedrooms

The Grade II listed property in Bath was used in the 1995 BBC recreation of the infamous period author's novel, starring Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root. Pictured, the home's exterior

The Grade II listed property in Bath was used in the 1995 BBC recreation of the infamous period author's novel, starring Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root. Pictured, the home's exterior

Its mews house has four bedrooms and is approximately 1,271 square feet in size.

The interiors mirror many of those described by Austen, who herself lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806.

Moreover, the dining room is still decorated with the trompe l'oeil-style wall hangings that were stencilled in for the BBC production. 

The property, on Sydney Place in the Regency city of Bath, also provides the ideal for any fans of the iconic writer's era.

Neighbouring properties were too filled with illustrious occupants, including Queen Charlotte, King William IV and the Duke of Clarence. 

Moreover, the dining room (pictured) is still decorated with the trompe l'oeil-style wall hangings that were stencilled in for the BBC production

Moreover, the dining room (pictured) is still decorated with the trompe l'oeil-style wall hangings that were stencilled in for the BBC production

The interiors mirror many of those described by Austen, who herself lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806. Pictured, a beautiful pastel-blue furnished kitchen in the house

The interiors mirror many of those described by Austen, who herself lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806. Pictured, a beautiful pastel-blue furnished kitchen in the house

The home comprises of seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, standing at approximately 6,781 square feet. Pictured, a colourfully furnished reception room

The home comprises of seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, standing at approximately 6,781 square feet. Pictured, a colourfully furnished reception room

Pictured: The view from the back of the property. The home, on Sydney Place in the Regency city of Bath, also provides the ideal for any fans of the iconic writer's era

Pictured: The view from the back of the property. The home, on Sydney Place in the Regency city of Bath, also provides the ideal for any fans of the iconic writer's era

The back of the property, pictured. Neighbouring properties were too filled with illustrious occupants, including Queen Charlotte, King William IV and the Duke of Clarence

The back of the property, pictured. Neighbouring properties were too filled with illustrious occupants, including Queen Charlotte, King William IV and the Duke of Clarence

Pictured: The back of the property. The Georgian townhouse boasts a beautiful garden reminiscent of the romantic atmosphere set in Austen's novels

Pictured: The back of the property. The Georgian townhouse boasts a beautiful garden reminiscent of the romantic atmosphere set in Austen's novels

One of the bedrooms pictured in the stunning home. Stairs lead to the first floor, which has a street-facing drawing room that can double as a ballroom, and its own library

One of the bedrooms pictured in the stunning home. Stairs lead to the first floor, which has a street-facing drawing room that can double as a ballroom, and its own library

There are also two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a dressing room on the second floor, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a dressing room on the third. Pictured, one of the bedrooms

There are also two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a dressing room on the second floor, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a dressing room on the third. Pictured, one of the bedrooms

The main house is arranged over five floors, with visitors arriving on the ground floor into an elegant hallway, leading to a grand dining room and morning room, with the kitchen, conservatory and cloakroom at the rear.

Stairs lead to the first floor, which has a street-facing drawing room that can double as a ballroom, and its own library.

There are also two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a dressing room on the second floor, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a dressing room on the third.

The basement contains the original kitchen, a further, smaller kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cellar.

The main house is arranged over five floors, with visitors arriving on the ground floor into an elegant hallway, leading to a grand dining room and morning room, with the kitchen, conservatory and cloakroom at the rear. Pictured, a garden room

 The main house is arranged over five floors, with visitors arriving on the ground floor into an elegant hallway, leading to a grand dining room and morning room, with the kitchen, conservatory and cloakroom at the rear. Pictured, a garden room 

One of the bedrooms, featuring two beds and huge, open windows, pictured. Original features adorn each room, including limestone flagged floors, a cantilevered stone staircase with wrought iron balustrades and inlaid mahogany handrails

One of the bedrooms, featuring two beds and huge, open windows, pictured. Original features adorn each room, including limestone flagged floors, a cantilevered stone staircase with wrought iron balustrades and inlaid mahogany handrails

Another bedroom pictured in the property. Fine Regency plasterwork and architraves, as well as beautifully carved marble fireplaces, also characterise the property

Another bedroom pictured in the property. Fine Regency plasterwork and architraves, as well as beautifully carved marble fireplaces, also characterise the property

One of the property's colourfully furnished bedrooms pictured. The whole home boasts unique, Regency-era immersive features

One of the property's colourfully furnished bedrooms pictured. The whole home boasts unique, Regency-era immersive features

David Mackenzie, from estate agents Carter Jonas, praised the home as 'grand, exquisite and rare'. Pictured, the property's garden

David Mackenzie, from estate agents Carter Jonas, praised the home as 'grand, exquisite and rare'. Pictured, the property's garden

Pictured, an en-suite in the property. The home is the perfect find for literary fans of Austen's work, thanks to its connection to a 1995 adaptation of Persuasion

Pictured, an en-suite in the property. The home is the perfect find for literary fans of Austen's work, thanks to its connection to a 1995 adaptation of Persuasion

The property boasts a stunning courtyard garden, sure to make for the perfect breakfast or lunch location in the summer.  

It also includes a mews house, consisting of a garage, two bedrooms and a bathroom, with two bedrooms, a bathroom a kitchen and dining area and a lounge on the first floor.

There are also parking spaces for three cars.

Original features adorn each room, including limestone flagged floors, a cantilevered stone staircase with wrought iron balustrades and inlaid mahogany handrails.

Persuasion, the last novel Austen (pictured in an engraving) completed, tells the tale of 27-year-old Anne Elliot, who by circumstance is forced to reconnect with a former flame - Captain Frederick Wentworth

Persuasion, the last novel Austen (pictured in an engraving) completed, tells the tale of 27-year-old Anne Elliot, who by circumstance is forced to reconnect with a former flame - Captain Frederick Wentworth

Amanda Root pictured in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Persuasion. Other reimaginings include one as recent as this year, from Netflix, which starred Dakota Fanning and Cosmo Jarvis

Amanda Root pictured in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Persuasion. Other reimaginings include one as recent as this year, from Netflix, which starred Dakota Fanning and Cosmo Jarvis

Themes of passion, responsibility and second chances are all explored in the classic story

Themes of passion, responsibility and second chances are all explored in the classic story

Fine Regency plasterwork and architraves, as well as beautifully carved marble fireplaces, also characterise the property. 

David Mackenzie, from estate agents Carter Jonas, praised the home as 'grand, exquisite and rare'.

He added that it was owned by a man who had inherited from his father and then leased it out as a guest house, before deciding to sell. 

'It would suit anyone who wants a trophy house in the centre of Bath,' David said.

'It would be wonderful for a family that wanted a large home for multi-generational living, or who is interested in the income potential the property can provide, when not utilising all the accommodation of the property at one time.'

Persuasion, the last novel Austen completed, tells the tale of 27-year-old Anne Elliot, who by circumstance is forced to reconnect with a former flame - Captain Frederick Wentworth.

Other adaptations include one as recent as this year, from Netflix, which starred Dakota Fanning and Cosmo Jarvis.

Themes of passion, responsibility and second chances are all explored in the classic story.

Like many of Austen's novels, it also examines a woman's place in Regency society and how her path is influenced by the suitors she considers and marriage she eventually enters.