 The house , which is a Grade I listed building , was given to the National Trust in 1943 by Sir John Dashwood , 10th Baronet ( 1896 – 1966 ) , an action strongly resented by his heir . Dashwood retained ownership of the surrounding estate and the contents of the house , most of which he sold ; after his death , the house was restored at the expense of his son , the 11th Baronet . Today , while the structure is owned by the National Trust , the house is still the home of the Dashwood family . The house is open to the public during the summer months and is a venue for civil weddings and corporate entertainment , which help to fund its maintenance and upkeep . 
