 The Edens added a rear block to the house in 1813 and substantial further alterations and additions were made in 1897 and 1910 including an entrance porch with six Ionic order columns, ballrooms and a winter garden.In 1949 following the death of Robert Shafto, the property was sold to the National Coal Board and the family moved to Bavington Hall.In 1969 the house was acquired by Durham County Council and from then until 1995 it was occupied by a Local Education Authority residential school.