Chatsworth

The 11th Duke

The 11th Duke and his family lived at Edensor House in the park from 1947. In 1957 the decision was taken to move back to Chatsworth. Some internal modernisation was done, including a new central heating system and changes of use for some of the rooms. A new kitchen was fitted up near the private dining room and six flats made for members of staff and their families. In November 1959 the work was completed and the family moved in. They occupy rooms on the ground and first floors, for which the Duke pays rent. While the house, garden and park were the property of the Trustees of the Chatsworth Settlement the present Duke insisted that no application for public funds towards upkeep should be made.