10 Beautiful Homes In Bath To (Including A Townhouse Where Jane Austen Stayed)

Want to feel like you’re living in a period drama? Then Bath is the place to be. From its picture-perfect townhouses to its lush green lawns, it’s easy to imagine yourself promenading around these honey-hued streets like you’re a character in a Jane Austen novel. 

Rich in history, this city boasts everything from Roman era baths to Regency era architecture. Plus, the rolling fields of Somerset are only a short drive away. Thinking about making the move? Here’s a round-up of the most beautiful homes for sale in Bath right now.

13 Queen Square

Jane Austen fans, this one’s for you. In May 1799, a 23-year-old Jane stayed at 13 Queen Square in Bath with her mother and elder brother Edward Austen Knight. Her brother was renting the five-bedroom townhouse for six weeks in order to enjoy the health benefits of Bath’s thermal waters. Inspired by her time in the city, it was here that Jane first started working on Northanger Abbey (then known as Susan), which is largely set in the pretty city.

Designed by John Wood the Elder, Queen Square was constructed between 1728 and 1735. Though Jane was unknown at the time, Queen Square neighbour, the dandy Beau Nash, made the street the epicentre of Georgian social life. In her letters, Jane wrote: ‘We are exceedingly pleased with the House; the rooms are quite as large as we expected […] Eliz: [Edward’s wife] has the apartment within the Drawing room; she wanted my mother to have it, but […] it is settled for us to be above, where we have two very nice sized rooms, […] I have the outer and larger apartment as I ought to have, which is quite as large as our bedroom at home, & my Mother’s is not materially less.’ 

13 Queen Square, £2,250,000, knightfrank.co.uk

6 Royal Crescent

Watch a Regency era period drama and it’s highly likely that the Royal Crescent will make an appearance. Having starred in everything from Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte to The Pursuit of Love (2021), The Duchess (2008), Northanger Abbey (1986) and two Persuasion adaptations, it is one of the most famous roads in Britain. Of the 30 properties on the street, only 10 survive as full-size townhouses – including this Grade I listed home.

6 Royal Crescent, £4.25m. search.savills.com

1 The Circus

Spanning five floors, this Grade I listed townhouse sits on another of Bath’s most iconic streets. Designed by John Wood the Elder, the home features a cantilevered stone staircase, vaulted ceilings, sash windows and open fireplaces. The contents – including one of the largest private collections of blue china – will be auctioned off separately. 

1 The Circus, £2.75m. carterjonas.co.uk

Dunsford Place

Renovated in 2022, this Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on Bathwick Hill boasts oh-so-dreamy interiors. Arranged over four floors, period features include arched openings, ornate cornicing, open fireplaces, shutters and original detailing. 

Dunsford Place, £2m. knightfrank.co.uk

Sion Hill

Enjoying panoramic views from its perch high above the city, this Grade II listed Georgian townhouse is free from the rigid constraints of your classic period property. Benefitting from a more flowing arrangement, the four-bedroom home unfolds from a central entrance hall through to the historic staircase and reception rooms – which retain much of their original character. 

£1,895,000, knightfrank.co.uk

1 Marlborough Buildings

At the heart of one of Bath’s most exciting restoration projects, this seven-storey townhouse enjoys views overlooking the Royal Crescent. The Grade II Listed townhouse dates back to the 1780s and many of the property’s Georgian features have been recently refurbished, whilst a wine cellar, gym and wellness space with an infrared sauna have been introduced down below. 

£3,750,000, struttandparker.com

Lansdown Crescent

Built between 1789 and 1793 under the guidance of renowned Bath architect John Palmer, Lansdown Crescent embodies the Georgian ideal of a rus in urbe (countryside in the city). Its high perch overlooks arcadian views of the open pastureland, complete with grazing sheep. Recently renovated by a specialist in Georgian architecture, who has previously renovated seven other townhouses in the area, many original features are now restored. Outside, the walled garden boasts white wisteria, vines and climbing roses, enhanced by newer planting. 

£5,500,000, search.savills.com

Lansdown Crescent

Another one on Lansdown Crescent, this Grade I listed Georgian townhouse boasts a garden room on the first-floor half landing, creating the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the views. The gardens have been designed and planted by local landscapers Woodhouse and Law.

£4,750,000, search.savills.com

Beaufort West

Situated in Larkhall, Bath, this Grade II listed, five-bedroom townhouse boasts a ground floor kitchen and dining room – a rare feature in Georgian homes. Outside, the property features a climber-clad walled garden, with a paved terrace that rises up to the lawn and flower beds.

£1,225,000, knightfrank.co.uk

Brock Street

Linking through The Circus and the Royal Crescent, Brock Street is found in a prestigious corner of Bath. Distinguished by its handsome double-fronted façade and remarkable scale, the property extends to approximately 6,615 sq ft of proportioned accommodation arranged over six floors.

£2,950,000, search.savills.com