___ Hall ("The Wind in the Willows" residence)

TOAD

This vain, motor-loving amphibian’s grand home is named after his own kind.

This clue is looking for the name of a character’s home in The Wind in the Willows, a classic children’s book. The blank hints at a short word, and "Toad Hall" is the grand residence of Mr. Toad, one of the main characters. The answer is simply "TOAD," filling in the blank before "Hall" to complete the famous location’s name.