It was built as a private property purposely intended for the then Grand Master of the Order of St John Ramón Perellós y Rocafull and his family.

[3] A religious niche at the top of the façade is listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands (NICPMI).

Refurbishment works restored the building to its former standing in the architectural and social fabric of the town, the design began in 2001 and the project was completed in 2005.

The courtyard and garden act as a central living room for the palazzo, while the axis of the entrance and hallway, leads to a small fountain and a basin surmounted by the Grand Master's coat-of-arms.

Respect for the original structure of this 18th century house has been most carefully maintained.”[9] During refurbishment works, a rock cut air-raid shelter was also uncovered.