Country Life Trending: A grand Hampshire house in need of renovation, which once belonged to Jane Austen’s nephew Home to George Austen until 1895, Oaklands House, in Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, has kept intact many period features, but now needs some TLC. Buyers looking to put their own stamp on a property could do worse than look at Oaklands House, in Rowland’s Castle, Hampshire. The house was built in 1880 and has kept intact many original features, including the grand main staircase, fine fireplaces and a delightful first-floor balcony overlooking the grounds, but there’s no doubt that the 8,024sq ft interiors — particularly the kitchen — require updating to bring them in line with today’s standards.