During the late 18th century, then owner Henry Blundell authorised significant demolition of the hall, particularly the areas that were considered picturesque and in turn removing all trace of the principle frontage.

Concerns were expressed that any fire starting in the building could result in its total destruction due to its significant quantities of ancient oak.

A partial collar and strut roof with moulded tie beams remained as of 1985, as well as a Tudor-headed fireplace with shield and cornice and a 19th-century range.

[2] In 1994, a planning application for Listed Building Consent was submitted to Sefton Council, proposing the partial demolition of areas of the old hall that were deemed to be unstable, to allow for archaeological research.

[9] Preservation proposals continued to be reported in early 1996, with the home, believed to have at one time been owned by Lord William Lever, was being held together with scaffold.