Built around 1775-80 of stone and yellow brick in a late classical design, the house has four Ionic columns at its entrance.
He later became the MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis in 1818,[4] and the owner of Belfield House.
By the beginning of the 20th century, Connaught House, originally known as Portmore, had been built within Belfield's grounds as a school.
[1][2] In 2004, the house was sold to new owners Colin Grove and Jan Biggs, who then embarked on a major restoration project from 2005.
The work was carried out by architects John Stark & Crickmay Partnership and builders R. Moulding & Co.[6] Some of the work included restoration of the exterior detailing, full re-roofing, and timber repairs.