Curious as to how it was funded,
Company was started by the late Sir David McMurtry, ex-RR jet engineer and founder of Renishaw plc. He also commissioned the build of Swiinhay House. He and his family never lived there though, it's just let out for charitable events and as a filming location.
https://www.austindw.co.uk/designing-swinhay-house-in-gloucestershireAll-round cool dude, his factories around here employ loads of locals.
