In around 1822, he commissioned Sir Robert Smirke to remodel the house, and it was enlarged by Smirke's brother, Sydney, in 1839, but in 1850 a fire destroyed much of the property, including most of the Smirkes' work.
He commissioned Sir Robert Smirke to remodel the house. This was in around 1822. It was enlarged by Smirke's brother in 1839. This was in around 1822. Smirke's brother was Sydney. A fire destroyed much of the property. This was including most of the Smirkes' work. This was in 1850.