The house from a circa 1909 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was a house of the 2nd Earl of Derby on the site of the current house by the 12th century, probably a hunting lodge in the Royal Forest of Needwood.
House & Family History: In 2007, following an extensive renovation and refurbishment program, Dunstall Hall was relaunched as a corporate events venue. In 2013 the house and 85 acres were listed for sale for £5 million. In July 2014 Nottingham Forest Football Club owner Fawaz Al Hasawi purchased Dunstall for £4 million.
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Fawaz Al Hasawi; here since 2014.
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby, 12th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Charles Arkwright, 19th century. Sir John Hardy, Bt., 19th century; Hardy family here until 1953. Sir Robert Douglas, 1953-97. Sir Stanley Clarke, 1997-2004. Barry Morgan, 2006-13.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No