His plans never materialised and he left the country for political reasons, leaving the house empty. When English Heritage started its Buildings at Risk Register in 1998 the house was included on it as one of the most important houses at risk.
His schemes did not come to pass, and he emigrated from the country for political reasons, leaving the property unoccupied. In 1998, when English Heritage began its list of threatened buildings, this house was included among those at risk.