He also inherited the family seat Hagley Hall, near Stourbridge in Worcestershire, which was in disrepair.

He initiated restoration and conservation works around the dilapidated areas of the main house and the redevelopment of the park surrounding the house in cooperation with English Heritage and Natural England.

[1][2] Lord Cobham and his wife live in part of the main house while the rest is open to the public and available for hire as a weddings and events venue.

As of 2008[update], Lord Cobham was working as a financial consultant at the accountancy firm Smith & Williamson in London.

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