Fans of the beloved 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice may want to start saving their pennies — because the stunning English country house that helped bring the story to life is now on the market, asking a cool £45 million.
Edgcote House, a magnificent Grade I listed Georgian manor nestled in Northamptonshire, served as a key filming location during the production that launched Colin Firth into the hearts of audiences worldwide. His portrayal of the brooding, complicated Mr. Darcy remains one of the most iconic performances in television history — a role that opened doors to an extraordinary career spanning everything from the Oscar-winning The King's Speech to Bridget Jones's Diary, The English Patient, and Mamma Mia!
The six-part Andrew Davies adaptation was a cultural phenomenon when it aired, and that now-legendary lake scene cemented Firth's status as a household name almost overnight. To think that the very walls where so much of that magic unfolded are now available to a new owner is genuinely thrilling — if a little bittersweet.
The estate boasts extensive grounds, historic architecture, and, naturally, an almost incomparable sense of period charm. Whether you're a devoted Firth admirer, a Pride and Prejudice enthusiast, or simply someone with impeccable taste and deep pockets, this is one property listing worth lingering over. We'd call it the ultimate piece of Colin Firth memorabilia — though perhaps slightly harder to display on your mantelpiece.