The house is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.
[3] In 1994 the house, along with 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) of land, was bought by the Benfields and Jannie Hollins and Chris Evered.
[2] Much of the interior of the building is from 1858; however, some of the Jacobean panelled window seats and wainscoting survive.
The sandstone gate piers and wing walls were built probably in 1858 and designed by Thomas Harrison.
Taking inspiration from the grounds at Great Dixter wild flower meadows have been created using plants such as Betonica officinalis.