It is reported that in the year 1841 Mr Robert Wellbeloved Scott, of Stourbridge, built the current Red House on this estate of 27 acres.
He was at that time the Liberal member member for Walsall, and retained his seat in Parliament until 1847.
In September 1846 the house was advertised for rent.
Robert Wellbeloved Scott died on 21st February 1856 but for 1849 -1862 Thomas Bagnall was living at the Red House.