Houses of Austen
Discover the House Where You Belong
"One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other."
-Emma
Jane Austen filled her novels with remarkable homes, each shaped by the people who lived there and the values they cherished. Some prized quiet discernment. Others found joy in welcoming every guest. Some stood firm through hardship, while others embraced adventure wherever it appeared.
The Houses of Austen invite you to discover which of these enduring traditions feels most like home.
Inspired by the beloved novels of Jane Austen, this experience explores the strengths, virtues, and perspectives that connect us across two centuries. There are no right or wrong answers, no heroes or villains, and no perfect House. Each offers its own way of understanding the world and the people within it.
Take the quiz, discover your House, and begin exploring the community that awaits you.
Six Houses. Six Ways of Seeing the World.
Whether you are drawn to thoughtful observation, steadfast conviction, generous hospitality, perceptive insight, joyful fellowship, or imaginative discovery, one House may feel surprisingly familiar.
Each House celebrates different strengths inspired by Austen's novels and the timeless qualities they continue to reveal.
Which House will Welcome You?
Every House has its own strengths, traditions, and way of seeing the world. Which one feels most like home?
Upon entering society for the Season, discover the House that will become your home. Across eleven chapters of the London Season, you'll encounter the moments, choices, and relationships that reveal the House whose virtues, values, and traditions resonate most with your own.
Allow approximately 10–15 minutes to complete your journey.
Houses of Austen: A little Austen. A little imagination. A House to call your own.
Inspired by the novels and characters of Jane Austen. Houses of Austen is an independent creative project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any Jane Austen organization or estate.
For Entertainment Purposes Only: The personality quiz and Houses assignment are intended for entertainment and personal enjoyment only. Results are not psychological assessments or scientifically-validated personality evaluations.
Some illustrative images on this website were created using generative AI.