Our project for Wiltshire Council on the former Bartlett House Care Home site offers a considered response to both local housing needs and the surrounding context. The development will deliver 18 social and shared ownership homes in Ludgershall, located near to local shops and services.

 

Sustainable drainage lies at the heart of the design. The flat, chalky site incorporates a drainage strategy using individual soakaways, rain gardens, and a large infiltration basin to manage surface water naturally, while also creating spaces for biodiversity and play.

 

The layout of the homes prioritises connectivity and social spaces. A reflective garden, paying tribute to the site’s past as a care home, offers a tranquil space for contemplation. The main open space, enhanced with new planting and informal play areas around the infiltration basin, connects the corner of the site with neighbouring streets. Homes front onto streets and public spaces, ensuring natural surveillance that helps these areas feel safe and welcoming.