Netherfield Park

Netherfield · Mr. Bingley's estate

A leased Hertfordshire estate whose new wealthy tenant creates the Bennets' most promising social opportunity.

Story so far

Netherfield Park has been leased by Mr. Bingley, a rich young man from northern England, who took the place after viewing it in a chaise and four. His intended settlement there galvanizes Mrs. Bennet's hopes that one daughter may be established under its roof.

Although Bingley has been away in London and has not yet entertained at home, he talks at the assembly of giving a ball at Netherfield. The estate also supplies the social identity of the small fashionable party formed by Bingley, his sisters, Mr. Hurst, and Mr. Darcy.

Appearance

It is a country estate near the Bennets' village. Its grounds, house, rooms, and architectural features are not yet described.

Role

It is Bingley's new local seat and the imagined destination of Mrs. Bennet's marital ambitions.

Relationships

Mr. Bingley — Mr. Bingley has leased the estate and is expected to establish himself there.

Mrs. Bennet — Mrs. Bennet longs to see one of her daughters happily settled at Netherfield.

Longbourn — Longbourn is the Bennet family home in the village near Bingley's new estate.

Sources — 1 recorded facts, by chapter

Chapter 3

A leased Hertfordshire estate whose new wealthy tenant creates the Bennets' most promising social opportunity.