It originally formed the north-west wing to a much larger Neoclassical mansion, which was reconstructed by John Nash in the early 19th century, but the main part of the court was demolished in 1956.

[3] The family continued as local landowners and minor politicians until Thomas Frankland Lewis (1780–1855) who held the office of Chairman of the Poor Law Commission and gained a baronetcy.

[5] Occasionally suggested as an alternative to William Gladstone as Palmerston's political heir, his career was cut short by his early death at the age of 56.

[13] The elaborate gates, and attached lodge, which originally flanked the main drive to the house down an avenue of lime trees, are also listed at Grade II,[14][15] as are the stable block and former granary.

[18] The gardens contained specimens of Heracleum mantegazzianum (Giant Hogweed), reputedly introduced by Gertrude Jekyll, a friend of the Lewis family, but these have been removed in the 21st century.