3 bed detached house for sale

Yeovil Road, Melbury Osmond, Dorchester DT2

A delightful, detached former lodge, listed Grade II. Views, large gardens, double garage, external utility room and workshop. No onward chain.

Listed Grade II for its architectural importance, Melbury Lodge borders agricultural land with very much a parkland feel and belonging to the neighbouring Ilchester Estate.

Freehold in tenure, this property boasts a wonderful combination of a stylish and recently enhanced interior together with extensive and gated off-road parking, a detached double garage, workshop and utility room. Boasting character features including stone mullion windows (secondary glazed) together with generous ceiling heights allowing a high degree of natural light and both principal reception rooms feature fireplaces containing wood burners. The entrance hall and sitting room have new refurbished traditional wooden flooring.

Many improvements have been made in recent years and of particular note is the luxuriously appointed, bespoke kitchen boasting integral appliances to include an induction hob, Bosch oven, integrated dishwasher, oven and microwave a contemporary style cooker hood.

The easy flowing accommodation comprises an entrance hall, dual aspect sitting room, separate dining room that opens directly into the kitchen and therefore a very social space. Directly off the kitchen is a delightful garden room/ conservatory which boasts underfloor heating for cooler months and exquisite views over the gardens and beyond. The ground floor is completed by a convenient downstairs WC directly off the entrance hall.

The first floor offers three double bedrooms, all with different aspects over countryside, supported by a well proportioned shower room that offers a large shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC, a useful built in storage cupboard. A clear glass window provides uninterrupted views over Dorset countryside. All three bedrooms feature built in wardrobes and there are original fireplaces in the main bedroom as well as on the landing.
Services & outgoings


We understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax: Dorset (West Dorset) Council—Band E.
Additional information


Broadband: FTTP—Wessex Internet ultrafast full fibre broadband is installed and running. We understand it provides up to 900 Mbps download and 450 Mbps upload.

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a No Risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.
Agents note


Melbury Lodge was purchased by the owners in November 2024 and is only being sold due to an expected job relocation out of the area.

Melbury Lodge lies very close to the active village of Melbury Osmond that is home to historic Melbury House, a grand estate that Thomas Hardy occasionally visited at the invitation of Lord Ilchester. The estate remains within private ownership.

The village has an active community, mainly centred around activities within the village hall that also has adjoining tennis courts for hire. Regular activities include club nights, barbecues and the annual flower show and fete. These activities are a great way to integrate into village life, if desired.

Nearby villages include Chetnole and Yetminster (both with train stations) whilst the larger towns of Sherborne, Dorchester and Yeovil are within easy reach. Beyond Dorchester and Bridport is the Jurassic Coast, famous for its beautiful coastline and where many pretty villages can be found.

A gated drive provides off road parking for several vehicles and leads to the detached double garage. This has an up and over door, light, power and roof storage. Beside the garage is a second outbuilding with the primary section currently used as a workshop whilst the rear is in the form of a utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer together with further appliances. There is also a worktop and useful ceramic sink and a large attached timber log store.

The gardens are a particularly appealing feature containing areas of lawn, a westerly facing raised decked area overlooking unspoilt fields and countryside, that captures the evening sun and is perfect for entertaining.

The house itself is surrounded by mature gardens, mainly lawned and with a host of planted beds and natural boundaries. There is a timber garden shed and further large timber outbuilding beyond which is an orchard with numerous soft fruit trees and an abundance of wild flowers.

There are numerous sitting areas dotted around the garden from which the lovely aspects can be enjoyed and, with there being no immediate neighbours, there is a high level of visual privacy.