That is correct grangarog.
Due to its position on top of the West Cliff area of Ransgate, it's exposed position and salt air had taken its toll on not just the timberwork, but also the brickwork and masonry. Limited maintenance by previous owners saw the building deteriorate extensively until it was very much rescued by the Landmark Trust. Whilst it was controversial at the time to have a nationally important building in private hands and have to pay to stay in it, if the LT hadn't of restored it the building may not have been standing today.