[1] The building was originally attributed to Lord Burlington and thought to have been built in 1730, however it is now thought to have been an earlier construction,[1] for George Wade who was a Field Marshal and served as a British military commander and Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, as well as Member of Parliament for Bath from 1722 to 1747.

The Palladian nature of the architecture is emphasised by the 5 fluted Ionic pilasters on the first and second floors.

[1] Furthermore, the building uses standard Georgian period sash windows with multiple panes and a moulded cornice.

The construction was inspired by Inigo Jones' house in Covent Garden, London.

[2] The house was acquired by the Landmark Trust in 1975 who have carried out various renovation work and now let out the property.