Melbourne House - Melbourne Street

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Melbourne House - Melbourne Street

Melbourne House, prominently situated in the centre of the village, is a Georgian Grade II listed building. Its name derives from its proximity to Melbourne Street, located in the part of Bratton once known as Milbourne.

The inscription 'WW 1768', visible on one of its chimneys, suggests a date of construction and refers to the house's first owner, William Whitaker. The Whitakers had been clothiers and mill owners in the Westbury area since the 16th century, and William - a farmer and maltster - constructed a malthouse behind the house. Mary Whitaker made her mark in 1789 by etching her name and the date onto one of the bedroom windows.

During the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries Melbourne House gained a rear extension and the upper floor attic was converted into living space. The property still retains its Georgian coach house and stable, although its malthouse - along with its original orchards and meadows - are now gone. Melbourne House remained in the Whitaker family until 1922.

Historic England listing for house

Historic England listing for garden walls, gate and piers

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