Following the return to British rule, the building became the new residence of Governor Edward Mathew, and was formally purchased by the Grenada government in 1785.

When Grenada became an independent state in 1974 it became the residence of the Governors-General, until destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004.

During the United States invasion of Grenada in 1983 the house was the site of a 24-hour battle between US Navy SEALs sent to evacuate Governor-General Sir Paul Scoon and the Grenadian People's Revolutionary Army.

Various society groups have advocated for the restoration of the residence, including the Willie Redhead Foundation.

Active effort is being made, particularly by Governor-General Dame Cecile La Grenade, to raise funds for the restoration of the building.