Temple Moore Years
In 1891 the noted architect Temple Moore (1856–1920) remodelled the house. In 1893 he remodelled the hard landscaping near the house. Work began in early 1891 and was largely completed by November 1892 at a cost of £17,700, approximately £2,392,880 in today's money.
1891
The east wing of the house remained and a major extension added westwards. It was of red brick with stone dressing throughout. The approach was from the north, with the main entrance offset towards the east under a four-storey tower.
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The main display was on the south side overlooking open parkland. Here the façade was not quite symmetrical. The main features were an open arcade of single and coupled Tuscan columns on the ground floor with shallow oriels above.
1897
In 1897, Moore added a conservatory front and in 1898 a billiard room bay. In 1893 Moore began, what is believed to be, his only garden work. This comprised a terrace on the garden side and a two-flight staircase ascending out of the flower garden on the east side. The library pictured below is now the art centre's Recital Room.
