hi, i'm a newbie and would like to let interested people know about about king john's higher hunting lodge which is currently my home. it is an honour which has fallen to ourselves <no idea why us> to restore this interesting building.,the very core of which is the original lodge. our solicitor remarked that the previous owners had replied to the question of "has it been extended with "three times in 800 years. i find it amazing that its presence is such a locally well known secret and yet the city council had no idea of its existence. we had no inkling of its provenance until we had practically purchased it. it is a magical place which has gems in abundance, even the garden was designed by herbert rouse!it is essentially the very first scouse house and we are indeed fortunate to be part of its rich tapestry.