It was founded by John Cocks, 1st Earl Somers and is now inhabited by the family of James Hervey-Bathurst, the grandson of Arthur Somers-Cocks, 6th Baron Somers.
It was founded by John Cocks, 1st Earl Somers as his stately home and continues to be inhabited by his descendents. Currently (2011) in residence is the family of James Hervey-Bathurst, the grandson of Arthur Somers-Cocks, 6th Baron Somers.