Alterations to the house were commisisoned in 1813, the last year of the Marquess's life. Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville (1776-1839), later 1st Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, inherited the house upon his father's death but entries in Soane's journals and ledgers name the 1st Marquess as client for the 1813-14 alterations. Years later, the Duke approached Soane for a substantial loan, wherein Soane offered to purchase part of the Duke's collection.