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 in its initial configuration was constructed in 1663 by William Samwell on behalf of Edward Proger, at a cost of £4,000 (approximately), as the residence of the Bushy Park Keeper/Ranger in what was then known as the northern section of the park.