South Street, Wilton

The House

Nestled in the historic market town of Wilton, Bulbridge House is a Grade II listed ten-bedroom Georgian family home, rich in architectural features. Dating back to around 1700, it was later remodelled and reduced in size by James Wyatt in the late 18th century. A major renovation by R. Moulding & Co. between 2018 and 2019 introduced significant updates, including modifications to the interconnecting passageway between the main house and the annexe wing. The former flat roof structure was replaced with a bright entrance hall featuring double doors and windows overlooking the formal gardens. A mezzanine hallway and lantern skylight were also added, creating a delightful entrance to the property. Further enhancements to staircases, the ground floor layout, the kitchen, and bathrooms have brought the home up to modern standards.

The property boasts well-proportioned accommodation throughout, retaining numerous original features such as wooden sash windows, most with their original wooden shutters, ornate cornicing, and working fireplaces. The expansive kitchen has been finished with oak worktops and appointed with a deluxe five-oven electric AGA, a built-in Neff dishwasher, full-sized built-in fridge and freezer. The dining area is generously sized, with plentiful space for a full-sized dining table, while double French doors flood the room with natural light and open onto the south-facing gardens. A capacious dresser with glass-panelled upper cupboards and a decorative feature fireplace enhances the space. Furthermore, a fully fitted butler’s pantry, along with a separate utility room and cloakroom, can be accessed seamlessly from both the kitchen and the main ground-floor hallway.

A striking feature of the property is the spiral main staircase, serving as a focal point in the reception hall. From here, doors lead directly into both the drawing room and dining room, each with working ornate fireplaces, whilst a separate family room provides a more relaxed living space. French doors in the drawing room, family room, and kitchen invite natural light and open onto a terrace, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Below ground, a spacious cellar offers extensive storage, along with a dedicated space which could act as a wine cellar.

Leading upstairs, the first-floor layout offers an expansive principal suite, featuring dual-aspect views over the gardens, which benefits from an adjoining dressing room and spacious en-suite bathrooms. Four further bedrooms and three bathrooms are also available, along with a secondary laundry room equipped with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. Ascending further, the second-floor includes two attic bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite and offers views toward the centre of Wilton.

The property also benefits from a self-contained annexe, which comprises an open-plan kitchen/lounge, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Connected to the main house via the entrance hall and mezzanine hallway, it also features its own separate entrance for independent use if desired.

The Gardens & Grounds

Set within 11-acres, the grounds of Bulbridge House comprise a blend of formal landscaped gardens and paddocks, with the River Nadder meandering along the north-western boundary.

The formal south-facing gardens, accessible from the reception hall and visible from both the drawing and dining rooms, feature a sweeping lawn and a magnificent ancient cedar. To the east, the drawing room, family room, and kitchen open through French doors onto a generous terrace, with steps down into the intricately landscaped sunken garden. Forming the heart of the grounds, this space is ideal for entertaining and is complemented by a classical loggia, known as The Temple, designed by the celebrated British artist Rex Whistler.

Beyond the formal gardens, the grounds extend into the latent kitchen gardens, enclosed by mature yew hedging. This area features a well-established orchard, flower beds, and a greenhouse, with a pathway leading towards the west-facing paddocks. Nestled within this setting are several characterful outbuildings, including a spacious tool and potting shed, as well as a former granary, now repurposed as a log store.

A gravelled driveway, secured by electric gates and mature beech hedging, opens onto a forecourt leading up to the property. The driveway continues to spacious garaging with secure doors, alongside further parking for additional vehicles.

Location

Bulbridge House is situated on South Street, Wilton, just three miles west of the historic Cathedral City of Salisbury. Wilton itself offers a comprehensive range of shops, pubs, and cafés, including the popular Pembroke Arms Hotel along with many other everyday amenities.

The area is well connected, with Salisbury train station providing excellent mainline services to London Waterloo, while the A303 and A36 offer convenient routes to Salisbury, Bath, London, and the South Coast.

Wilton and the surrounding area are also well served by an outstanding selection of schools. In Salisbury, Godolphin, Chafyn Grove, and both the boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools are within easy reach, while further afield, highly regarded institutions include Sandroyd and Port Regis at preparatory level, and Marlborough College, Canford, Clayesmore, Bryanston, and Dauntsey’s for secondary education.