The Vyne was one of the great houses in near Jane Austen's home. The balls and parties she attended their would have been private affairs.

The Vyne is a national trust property Here's a link:

The Vyne

You might want to take a look at our Jane Austen Locations page, linked below. It will give you links to many (but not all) places important in Jane Austen's life and to locations used in the novels and adaptations.