Bushy House in its first form was built in 1663 by William Samwell for Edward Proger, at a cost of £4,000 (£ in ), as the lodge of the Keeper/Ranger of Bushy Park in what was at the time the North Park part.
Bushy House emerged in 1663 when William Samwell constructed it for Edward Proger at a cost of around £4,000, acting as the abode for the person responsible for managing and overseeing Bushy Park's north section.