Jane Seymour’s enchanting former residence, often hailed as one of England’s most beautiful homes, has just been listed for sale at £12.5 million. This Grade I listed manor, nestled in Bath, Somerset, was the British actress’s cherished home during the early 1980s, after she fell in love with the property while filming the TV series Jamaica Inn in Cornwall.
Famous for her role as a Bond girl in Live and Let Die, Seymour, alongside her then-husband David Flynn, owned the expansive 14-acre estate. Together, they breathed new life into St Catherine’s Court through careful renovations, residing there for a decade until their separation in 1992.
Beyond its residential history, the manor has served as an inspiring film set and a creative recording studio for musical legends including New Order, The Cure, and Robbie Williams. Notably, Radiohead recorded the majority of their iconic album OK Computer in this extraordinary setting.
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Now on the market via Savills, St Catherine’s Court offers a rare blend of historical grandeur and modern entertainment potential. The estate boasts not only the magnificent manor house but also a charming three-bedroom cottage, a Grade II listed tithe barn, and a spacious five-bedroom lodge house.
Set within a hidden valley, the estate’s Grade II listed gardens feature a pergola and parkland stretching across approximately 14 acres. Savills describes the home as “architecturally imposing” with breathtaking elevated views of the gardens and sylvan valley.
Inside, the manor reveals a rich fusion of history and craftsmanship with intricate plasterwork ceilings, ancient wood paneling, stone mullioned leaded light windows (some adorned with stained glass), coffered ceilings, oak floors, and grand fireplaces. Restored to its former glory, the house is both a unique family home and an exceptional venue for grand-scale entertaining.
The gardens, listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, have notable historical significance. Gertrude Jekyll, one of the twentieth century’s foremost garden designers, once described St Catherine’s Court as the loveliest house in England, praising its “charm of ancient beauty and lovely, restful pleasure-ground.”
The impressive Grade II* listed Tithe Barn, dating back to the 15th century and located near the church, offers vast space with original timbers and barn doors intact, alongside modern additions like oak-walled storage rooms and an enclosed mezzanine.
Nearby, Serenity Lodge is a five-bedroom property originally two independent staff cottages, while The Old School House is a cozy three-bedroom cottage with private gardens, both situated around the estate’s periphery.
St Catherine’s Court presents a unique opportunity to own a home steeped in history, celebrity, and artistic heritage, set within some of England’s most exquisite countryside.