THE doors to Tottenham House could be opened again, after architects submitted plans to return the Grade1 listed building to its former glory as a family home.

In a bid submitted by planning consultants Rural Solutions, the five year project to transform the house into a home fit for 21st century living would create 69 jobs and have running costs equivalent to a medium sized hotel.

The former owner of Tottenham House, the Earl of Cardigan David Brudenell-Bruce, 65, sold the mansion in 2014 to a developer for £11.25m after a battle against the estates trustees to keep his ancestral home.

The house is set in Savernake Forest and was built in 1820 by the 1st Marquess of Ailesbury

Reacting to the fresh plans, a spokesman for Historic England, said: “We are pleased that the current intention is to restore the house and return it to being a single family home.”

Planners believe that local suppliers would be £685,000 better off if a family were to take on the property, as they sourced goods and services from surrounding areas.

From chefs to maids and pilots to equestrian teams, jobs would be created if an Ultra High Net Worth family committed to the project. Construction work in the area would also be boosted, as the £231.6million project would require extensive construction attention.

A second bid to split the house into multiple homes has also been explored by planners, who stated: “Options for a residential user include a single, family occupier, or breaking the House and related buildings into smaller residential units to create a multiple occupancy use.

“A multiple occupancy residential use might prove to be a viable option but is felt by the applicant to be sub-optimal. The emphasis is to restore Tottenham House to a family residence, with a restoration of the historic fabric and minor alterations to accommodate the requirements of 21st century living.”

Previous plans to turn the house into a golf club were submitted to Wiltshire Council but never moved further than planning stages.