The Slaters resided at the home until 1917, after which they began renting it to a series of distinguished tenants. Among them was Sir James Lougheed, one of Canada’s prominent early politicians. Over the following years, the house welcomed several notable occupants, including Senator Lougheed and the well-remembered Victorian social figure, Mrs. F. Tyrell Goodman, who lived there into the early 1920s. During this time, Major Robin H.H. Murray and his wife, Enit, also called the house home - founding the Island Weavers Company from its attic studio, further enriching the property’s creative and cultural legacy.

In the year following T. Harry Slater’s passing, Rosemead was purchased by Thomas Arthur and Marguerite Rickard, who made it their home and held ownership until 1946. During the Second World War, the house served a new purpose as a naval officers’ Stag House, offering accommodation and respite to servicemen stationed in Victoria.

Retired Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron Leader Samuel Lane and his wife, Rosina, began converting the manor into a guest house. Originally from Yorkshire, the Lanes shared a deep appreciation for history and antiques, having first met in an antique shop in England. They expanded the estate with additional buildings and operated it for many years as The Olde England Inn, a celebrated tourist destination. The name was inspired by the Olde England Hotel on Lake Windermere in the English Lake District, reflecting the couple’s British heritage and their vision for a timeless, storybook retreat.

After nearly half a century as The Olde England Inn, the estate closed its doors. In the years that followed, the property passed through several hands and took on various forms before closing with more permanence in 2010. In 2015, Aragon Properties acquired the site with a vision for renewal. A year later, careful and thorough restoration work began - honouring the home’s storied past while preparing it for a thoughtful new chapter.