St Catherine’s Court, the famed Grade I listed manor once praised as England’s most beautiful house and former home to actress Jane Seymour, is now available for £12.5 million. Nestled in Bath, Somerset, this remarkable estate captivated Seymour during the filming of the TV series Jamaica Inn in the early 1980s, leading her and then-husband David Flynn to buy and restore the 14-acre property.
Jane Seymour, widely known for her role as the Bond girl in Live and Let Die, lived here for a decade until 1992. Beyond its celebrity association, the manor has served as an inspiring film location and recording studio, attracting legends like New Order, The Cure, Robbie Williams, and Radiohead—whose critically acclaimed album OK Computer was largely recorded on-site.
Now on the market through Savills, St Catherine’s Court is acclaimed as a “wonderfully idiosyncratic family home,” blending historic grandeur with modern amenities capable of hosting large-scale entertaining. The estate includes a principal manor house perched in an elevated valley setting, overlooking enchanting gardens and sprawling parkland.
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The property features an additional three-bedroom cottage, Serenity Lodge—a five-bedroom former staff lodge—and the Grade II listed tithe barn, which dates back to the 15th century and holds Grade II* status. The gardens, also Grade II listed, were once celebrated by renowned garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, who called St Catherine’s Court the loveliest house in the country for its blend of ancient beauty and tranquil pleasure grounds.
Inside the manor, visitors will find an intricate tapestry of history with ornate plaster ceilings, carved wood paneling, stone mullioned windows, coffered ceilings, centuries-old oak floors, and grand fireplaces. The estate’s blend of architectural splendor and lush natural surroundings creates an unmatched sanctuary rich with heritage and character.
St Catherine’s Court is not just a home but a living testament to English history, artistry, and landscape design—ready now for a new chapter with the next discerning owner.