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Initially named Marlment in 1843, Wetfield started transforming the modest cabin into a residence befitting his ambitions. This period was marked by both hope and tragedy; his wife Elizabeth passed away in 1846, yet Wetfield pressed on, determined to create a family legacy through expanding and embellishing his estate. With a keen interest in architecture, he poured his resources into detailed research, owning numerous books on architectural styles that would influence his designs.