 From 1955 to 1988 the hall was used a preparatory school for boys aged 5 to 18.It was subsequently bought by property developers but a plan to convert the building into residential flats and houses on the land was usurped by NatWest bank during the crash of 1989, despite being offered 25% interest until the properties were sold; thereafter the hall was left standing empty and vulnerable to vandalism and the elements.It was bought in 1995 by Helen and Aidan Ruff, who restored and renovated it to serve as a country house venue for holiday rental, parties, weddings and corporate events.