The Present
The Restoration PlanWe are aiming to restore the house as far as possible to it's original state. This will include restoration of the carved balustrade and removed handrail belonging to the original stair case. |
|
| The panelling and architectural detail at present in storage, that were rescued from the first and subsequent fires, will also be returned to the restored interior. We hope we can restore the exterior of the building to its elegant nineteenth century design, without the mock Tudor façade which was the result of a "style Make over" in the 1930's. The original core of the house was extended in different styles over a number of centuries resulting in a unique record of architectural development. In addition we hope to restore the Stables ( which are also Grade II * and on English Heritage's Register of Heritage at Risk. To help pay for various restorations the stables, yard and some of the house would be converted to homes for older people. We would retain part of the ground floor of the house for community use and a café. To see the plans please click here | |
