Much of the property subsequently fell into disrepair before the Hall, together with some of the surrounding land, was sold back to private ownership.

The Hall and the remaining 1500 acres were sold in 1893 to a syndicate of colliery proprietors.

The Forresters' Hall has now been sold to provide private nursery provision from 8.00am till 6.00pm each day.

The Hall was sold to the Bewicke family early in the 20th century and their descendants remain resident.

The Hall was sold circa 1990, but remained unoccupied and had become semi-derelict by 2005.

However there was friction within the group and the Hall was sold.

With the death of Robert in 1898, the last surviving Heaton male, the Hall was sold.

After standing empty for some time, the Hall was sold for £1,000 in 1938.

In 1992 the Hall and estate were separately sold.

With no money, the Hall was eventually sold in 1919, followed by the last member of the family moving away to Devon.