In 1994, an attempt to remove the joinery and a chimneypiece was thwarted by the police. The owner then put the property up for sale, and it was bought by a French investor who carefully restored it.
In 1994, attempts were made to remove the joinery and fireplace from the property, but they were stopped by police. The owner then listed the property for sale, and it was bought by a French investor who undertook a careful restoration project.