Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville moves into 6,500 a month bachelor pad in Soho

It would fit in a wing of his Downton Abbey TV mansion – but that hasn’t stopped recently divorced Hugh Bonneville from spending £6,500 a month on a two-bedroom bachelor pad.

The 60-year-old, who played the Earl of Grantham in the ITV drama, split from Lulu Williams, his wife of 25 years, in September.

Now The Mail on Sunday can reveal he is approaching his new single life in style by moving into a swanky apartment in Soho with a terrace and spectacular views of London.

While many may seek help furnishing their new home, Bonneville appears to trust his judgment: this week he was pictured in wrinkled trousers and an open-necked shirt as he collected a painting near his loft apartment.

He’s approaching his new single life in style by moving into a swanky Soho apartment with a terrace and spectacular views of London

Bonneville appears to trust his own judgment when decorating his new home after he is pictured collecting a painting near his apartment

The 60-year-old, who played the Earl of Grantham in the ITV drama, split from Lulu Williams, his wife of 25 years, in September.

The couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary just five years ago by renewing their vows at Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas.

The actor, who also stars in the Paddington bear film franchise, previously lived with Lulu, 55, and their son Felix, 20, in Midhurst, West Sussex. In interviews, he referred to Lulu as his “base” and referred to her as the backbone of their household.

But in September he raised eyebrows when he arrived alone and without a wedding ring at his Downton co-star Michelle Dockery’s wedding to producer Jasper Waller-Bridge. His spokesperson later confirmed that he and Lulu had split.

Just five years ago, the couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas.

Afterwards, Hugh admitted: ‘For years I thought I would be single.’