Paul Knight, 47, is putting his stunning six-bedroom Omaze mansion in Bath on the market for £4 million, just six months after marrying there. The historic property, Batheaston House, boasts regal heritage dating back to the mid-1500s and was once part of the estate of Sir John Harington, the inventor of the first flushing toilet.
Paul, a bar manager, discovered he had won Batheaston House in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw while sitting on the toilet—a moment he won’t soon forget. He and his husband, Jason Snowdon, 36, held their wedding at the mansion last year, turning their dream home into a memorable wedding venue. After the celebration, they offered the property as a £4,000-a-week holiday let.
Reflecting on their experience, Paul said, “When we first won the house, we joked it was fit for royalty, so it felt only right that we have our wedding here. We feel unbelievably lucky to have celebrated surrounded by loved ones in our dream home—it was the perfect venue. All our guests agreed it was the most stunning wedding venue they’d ever seen.” He added that winning the house enabled them to push forward their wedding plans, which had previously been a distant dream due to cost.
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Following their October 2025 wedding, Paul and Jason decided to rent out Batheaston House to share its beauty with others. Now, however, they’ve made the decision to sell the property through the prestigious real estate firm Savills.
Batheaston House is a Grade II* listed Queen Anne residence that has remained largely unchanged since 1712. The 2015 restoration, carried out with acclaimed architects Watson, Bertram & Fell, preserved many historical features, including a functioning internal well, a secret Georgian drawer safe, and graffiti dating back to 1636.
The home sits on one acre of manicured gardens and grounds and blends historic grandeur with modern luxuries like a home cinema and a hot tub. Inside, the house showcases high ceilings, elaborate fireplaces, intricate wood paneling, delicate ceiling mouldings, tall sash windows with working shutters, and a magnificent central staircase.
The ground floor includes four elegant reception rooms: a south-facing drawing room opening onto the garden terrace, a morning room, a formal dining room, and a charming garden room with a hidden kitchen/bar concealed behind sliding bookcases. The Tudor basement, with blue lias flagstones, has been updated for comfort with underfloor heating.
The fully equipped kitchen features a large working stone fireplace and a vintage Electrikit AGA, complemented by a pantry, larder, stone-vaulted media room, utility space, cloakroom, wine cellar, and plant room. Custom cabinetry made from solid tulip wood with limed oak interiors is paired with top-tier appliances from Miele and Neff.
Upstairs, the first floor contains panelled bedrooms and bathrooms, including an en suite room overlooking the grounds. The second floor offers additional guest accommodations with three large bedrooms and two bathrooms.
This exceptional blend of heritage and modern style makes Batheaston House a truly unique and luxurious residence—now ready for a new chapter with its next owner.