 The residence apparently was in some state of disrepair by the time of Brunton's purchase and the replacement of the stair may have been a requirement.Certainly the stair that continues from the First Floor to the attic and roof space was not part of the original fabric and probably was not included in the renovations.The continuation of the stair width to a secondary service space and the visual cutting of the stained glass window is uncharacteristic of the earlier period.