The Cowdray Heritage Trust will reopen the Cowdray Tudor house in Midhurst, West Sussex, to the public at Easter.

A two-year conservation project costing £3.6m has revamped the 16th century residence, which was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1793 and then left to decay.

The historic property will feature a restored Tudor kitchen and gatehouse as well as a visitor centre and shop in the adjacent Cowdray Riverside Stables development. Graphic panels, exhibits and an audio guide tour will provide visitor information.

Sue Martin, operations manager, said: “For the first time since the house was tragically burnt down, we are able to explain it’s social, political, historical and archaeological significance and reconfirm its importance as one of few remaining examples of the English Tudor period.”

Croydon-based project contractors Stone West and specialist conservators St Blaise carried out the development.

The Heritage Lottery Fund granted £2.6m and English Heritage donated £1m towards the restoration project. Details: www.cowdray.org.uk