to his grandson 7th Duke of Devonshire, who from 1859 laid out the new town of Eastbourne on the south half of the estate. More recently the park north and east of the house has been laid out in golf courses of the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, (founded in 1887), whose first president was William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire, and the dukes continue to be presidents; the two golf links are named for the Duke of Devonshire and his eldest son, the Marquess of Hartington. In 1954, as part of the 11th Duke's retrenchment following the 80% death duties levied on his father's estate, the house was let to a language school, and its successor remains in residence as of 2009. See also Listed buildings in Eastbourne Notes Country houses in East Sussex Grade I listed buildings in East Sussex Grade I listed houses Buildings by Colen Campbell Buildings and structures in Eastbourne