The grant, awarded through Historic England's Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, will support urgent structural stabilisation works to the Banqueting Hall, East Tower and retaining wall.

The Oldway Mansion Estate is one of Torbay's most important heritage assets. The funding will enable work to address significant structural concerns affecting key parts of the Banqueting Hall and East Tower and help prevent further deterioration. Without intervention, the condition of these structures could continue to deteriorate, increasing the risk of further damage and more extensive repairs in the future.

The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund supports the repair and conservation of nationally important heritage sites that are at risk due to their condition. The programme provides funding for urgent works that would otherwise be difficult to deliver and helps ensure important historic buildings and structures are not lost.

The Banqueting Hall forms part of a complex of buildings including the East and West Towers, all of which are Grade II listed. They were constructed in the late 19th century for Isaac Singer, the inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine as part of the Oldway Estate. The project will stabilise and weatherproof the Banqueting Hall, East Tower and retaining wall to ensure that no further damage to the buildings occurs and to ensure their structural stability.

The award follows previous Historic England investment in the West Tower at Oldway and represents a significant vote of confidence in the work being undertaken to conserve the estate's historic fabric.

Cllr Chris Lewis, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Place Development and Economic Growth at Torbay Council, said:

"This significant grant from Historic England is another important step in protecting and preserving Oldway.

"The Banqueting Hall, East Tower and retaining wall are important elements of this historic estate, and these stabilisation works will help address urgent structural issues.

"We are grateful to Historic England for its continued support and partnership as we work to safeguard one of Torbay's most treasured heritage assets."

Louise Brennan, Director of Regions, Historic England, said:

“Oldway Mansion is a remarkable part of Torbay’s heritage and an important part of the character and identity of the local area. This funding will help tackle urgent structural issues affecting the Banqueting Hall, East Tower and retaining wall, protecting the estate from further deterioration.

“Stabilising and weatherproofing these important parts of Oldway is a vital step in securing its future. Following our previous investment in the West Tower, this grant builds on the work already underway to protect the estate’s historic fabric and help bring new life to this important place.

“We are pleased to be working with Torbay Council to support the conservation of Oldway and help ensure this much-loved historic estate can continue to contribute to the local community and the future of Torbay.”

The funding marks another important milestone in efforts to preserve and restore Oldway Mansion Estate. Alongside previous investment in the West Tower, the works will help safeguard key historic structures while wider plans continue to be explored to secure the long-term future of the estate for residents and visitors.