It sustained substantial damage during the English Civil War, now evident externally as a deep gash on the front of the western tower.

The original school was rebuilt in 1795 and continued to provide an education for boys (although no longer free) until 1911, when it closed.

For a time it was used as a meeting place for the village, but was converted to a private residence, Burbank House, in 1917.

From 1956, Conservative politician and cabinet minister William (Willie) later Viscount Whitelaw lived at Ennim until his death in 1999.

During his residence, a substantial police presence was maintained at the house even after Whitelaw's retirement, owing to his time as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.