Live out your Bridgerton fantasies with these gorgeous Georgian homes

Estate agents are calling it the ‘Bridgerton Bump’ as house hunters, inspired by the Netflix bodice-ripper, go in search of gorgeous Georgian architecture.

Based on Julia Quinn’s novels, the period TV drama series was filmed on location around the UK — showing off some seriously stately homes.

Tom Parker, consumer expert at online property specialist Zoopla, says: ‘Not only are the costumes and parties full of glamour, but the range of properties shown throughout the series really showcases the beauty of the period.

‘From the grand driveways and hallways to the high ceilings of townhouses, the properties allow the viewer to dream of their ideal home. And it’s got people searching online.’

The series is set in 1813. The Georgian era ran from 1714-1830, taking in the reigns of Georges I, II, III and IV — and the divide between the rich and poor of the times was vast.

Wealthy families built grand country estates and owned townhouses in cities, too. The average labourer toiled for just £10 a year, while aristocrats and the well-heeled, such as Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy, had incomes upwards of £10,000 a year.

At a time when cities grew and many fortunes changed rapidly, the newly wealthy sought out health and society in fashionable spa towns, the most famous being Bath.

Check out these Georgian properties… they’d be sure to get even Lady Whistledown’s approval.

Royal Leamington Spa

Manor Farm, £1.85million

This Warwickshire town, known for its Regency architecture, colonnaded royal pump rooms and bathhouse, was favoured by Princess Alexandrina, who would become Queen Victoria.

On the outskirts, eight-bedroom Grade II-listed Manor Farm retains flagstone floors, high ceilings, deep skirtings, architraves, original window shutters and servants bells. In over an acre of gardens, there’s easy access to walks in surrounding countryside.

Visit Knight Frank to find out more.

Stamford

The Old Salutation, £500,000

In non-Covid times, the historic Lincolnshire market town of Stamford hosts an annual Georgian festival. This pretty, double-fronted Grade II-listed townhouse was, for about 70 years, a pub.

Built in 1776, it boasts three storeys with three bedrooms, high ceilings, big windows, a private walled garden and a basement study.

Visit Savills to find out more.

Bath

Lansdown Crescent, £4.5million

The epicentre of fashionable Georgian society, Bath saw its population multiply by well over ten times during the course of the 18th century.

Wealthy visitors flocked to the city in the summer season to attend balls and concerts in the Assembly Rooms and take the waters in the Pump Rooms, many hoping to meet an eligible marriage partner. By the time novelist Jane Austen moved there in 1801, Bath was home to 35,000 people.

Grand houses were built to accommodate the wealthy, including this magnificent, Grade I-listed crescent house, designed by city architect John Palmer and completed in 1793.

With eight bedrooms, five bathrooms and four reception rooms, there’s plenty of space, plus a wealth of original features including cornicing, fireplaces and deep sash windows with working shutters. It offers breathtaking views over Bath and its surrounding hills, as well as a rear garden, wine cellar and a large coach house.

Visit Knight Frank to find out more.

Kent

Court Lodge, £995,000

This top-floor flat is part of the old rectory where Jane Austen stayed while writing Pride And Prejudice.

There’s a south-facing formal drawing room, two double bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, reading room and a large roof terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Visit Knight Frank to find out more.

Harrogate

Windmill House, £1,195,000

In Yorkshire’s most celebrated spa town, this impressive five-bedroom, four-bathroom house was a windmill in Georgian times, catching the breeze on Follifoot Ridge.

It sits in a third of an acre and comes with outbuildings currently used as a music studio and home office. The main house has rooms over three floors, with panoramic views.

Visit Knight Frank to find out more.

Malvern Hills

Little Witley, £1.55million

With popular spas at both Droitwich and Great Malvern, Worcestershire was a favourite with fashionable Georgians, who called the area the ‘Alps of England’ and flocked to drink from the hillside springs.

This chocolate box-pretty, five-bedroom country residence comes with an oast house and stables. Period features include high ceilings, while a modern touch is the swimming pool with retractable roof.

Visit Yopa to find out more.

Weymouth

Eastbrook House, £2.25million

Georgian doctors recommended sea bathing for health. George III bought Gloucester Lodge on the seafront in Weymouth, Dorset, where this Italianate, Grade II-listed eight-bedroom house has a spacious reception hall, high ceilings, open fireplaces, extensive landscaped formal gardens and a beautiful natural lake.

Visit RightMove to find out more.

Edinburgh

Atholl Crescent, £2.75million

Neoclassical squares and fashionable crescents of Edinburgh’s West End, like this one, were built around pretty, formal gardens.

Designed by Robert Adam, part of Scotland’s architectural dynasty of the time, this five-storey townhouse has seven bedrooms, grand staircases, high ceilings, original intricate cornicing, panelling and huge working shutters.

Visit Knight Frank to find out more.

Brighton

Regency Square, £1.6million

The East Sussex coastal resort boomed after George, Prince of Wales — Prince Regent and later King George IV — built his seaside retreat, the Royal Pavilion. He’d come in search of seawater and fresh air but found Brighton also suited his tastes for fine food, gambling, theatre and excitement.

Regency Square was built not long afterwards as a luxury residential development on the seafront. Currently it’s a hotel with 20 en suite bedrooms and a lounge area, it retains original features across its five floors.

Visit Martin & Co to find out more.

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