 In 1957 , the Toms left Red House and moved to Blackheath , desiring to live closer to central London . They were replaced by Jean and David Macdonald ; Jean was an architect colleague of Edward 's who shared his socialist values , while David was an accountant and woodworker . Rearranging the former ownership arrangements , the Macdonalds and Hollambys agreed to legally own half of the property each , while Jones remained as a lodger . Together , the two couples made repairs and restorations to the house ; they repaired the leaking roof and added Morris & Co. wallpapers along with furniture from Heal 's and Ercol . In 1960 , the William Morris Society held a garden party there to commemorate the building 's centenary . However , in 1964 the Macdonalds left and the Hollambys assumed sole ownership of the House . 
