Historic England said there was no evidence the house had ‘any direct influence on Jane Austen’s literary output’ ...

Planning authorities have ruled a £17m country house adored by novelist Jane Austen can be bulldozed, despite local residents ...

South-west London-based Smallwood Architects has been handed approval to knock down a country house with ties to Jane Austen ...

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Heritage campaign group SAVE Britain's Heritage objected to the approved plans, citing the loss of historic character and ...

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A £17m country house beloved by Jane Austen can be bulldozed planning authorities have ruled, despite objections from local residents. The Pride and Prejudice novelist mentioned Ashe Park House ...

An 'idyllic' £17 million Hampshire country house visited by Jane Austen is set to be demolished after a council found the building 'had no ...

The country mansion where Jane Austen attended balls and which she mentioned in her letters is to be demolished by its new owners, despite objections from neighbours and conservationists.