Talbothays Lodge is a stunning late Victorian country house with a rich history, situated in beautiful mature gardens and paddocks spanning over 5 acres. The property, listed Grade II, was designed by Thomas Hardy, a trained architect, and built in 1893 with additions in the 1900s and a conservatory added in 2008. The house features spacious accommodation over three floors, including a reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and five bedrooms. The property also boasts an impressive range of outbuildings, including a garage, coach house, stable, and potting shed, as well as a kitchen garden and fruit cages. The house is set back from the lane, accessed through brick pillars and a white-painted gate, and has a large level lawn with shrubs and herbaceous borders. The land wraps around the garden, divided into five separate enclosures, and has independent access to the lane. Located just under half a mile from the village of West Stafford, the property is close to the county town of Dorchester, with its excellent range of shops, schools, and restaurants. The area offers a range of sporting and recreational facilities, including golf, and is within easy reach of larger conurbations such as Bournemouth and Poole.