The 80-acre estate is situated on Fisher Lane and was a former dairy farm that initially consisted of a
Grade II listed 16th century farmhouse and a single cowshed. Genesis had wanted their own facility to write, record, and master for several years, avoiding the costs and time constraints involved from working in commercial studios, and also to have a place close to their own homes. In addition to Genesis, the studio was also used by
Eric Clapton,
David Crosby, and
George Harrison. They installed an
SSL 4000E console with 56 channels of Total Recall automation. Other installed items included the SSL Integral Synchronizer to synchronise a pair of Studer A800 multitrack machines, and a
Sony U-matic machine to use for post-production work on the band's videos. The new studio featured a live room made from stone that was built from the band's experiences from recording at
The Townhouse in London. In 2022, Banks said that the studio no longer exists and much of the equipment was sold. He bought Rutherford's share of the estate in order for his son to start converting the former barn into a residence. ==References==