The Sun.
London, England, 1839-05-14 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.

IN DERBYSHIRE, NEAR TO CHATSWORTH,
THE STOKE HALL ESTATE, WITH A DOMAIN
AROUND IT OF 511 ACRES—SO LONG THE FA.
VOURITE ABODE OF ROBERT ARKWRIGHT, ESQ,
MR. GEORGE ROBINS has very great
pleasure in informing the public that he is instructed by
the Executors, to SELL by PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the
Mart, London, on TUURODAY, the 27th of June, at Twelve, in
one lot,

An unusually eligible FREEHOLD PROPERTY, recognised
for many a long year as

THE STOKE-HALL ESTATE,

THE LITTLE LION OF DERBYSHIRE,
in contradistinction to its more elevated compeer,
CHATSWORTH'S FAVOURED DEMESNE.
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The varied beauties of Derbyshire are so familiar to the public that
the composer of this imperfect sketch might almost excuse himself
from the difficult task of attempting a correct outline, but the pas a-
mount duty he owes to his respected client forbids his contemplated
excuse—he will, however, be so concise that a fastidious reader shall
not be fatigued. The estate is situa'e in the very heart of Derby-
shire, five miles from Bakewell, ten from Chesterfield and Sheffield,
the snail to Sheffield passing through it daily.
THE RIVER DER WENT

whose beauteous stream is so Justly renowned, appears in all its
glory at Stoke—nature (always kind) has been bountiful beyond
measure, having so disposed the river that it encircles nearly
the whole of this large domain—Stoke almost appears to claim
as its own.
THE NATURAL LOVELINESS OF DERBYSHIRE

appears concentrated into one focus. The wildness of the thick.
ample foliage of the
PET PLACE UNDER OUR ESPECIAL VIEW.

within whose shades the Derwent for a while retires, only to burst
again upon the sight with increased force and beauty ; and the stupen.
does hills, which form an amphitheatre of prodigious extent, give a
splendid picture, as contrasted with the peace and quietude of the fer-
tile valley below. The, softer allurement of this beauteous scene,
contrasted with the murmuring of the rapid stream, at once indicates
that the hand of something more than mortal has tent its power-
ful aid.
The reader may imagine, although it would not be an easy task
to describe, the beauties of a walk of two miles in extent, parallel
with the famed Derwent, varying at every turn,
" Lost for a space through thickets veering,
But broader when again appearing,"
passing through its rugged course, beneath luxuriant grown plan-
tations, where Vistas are planned with consummate judgment, so as
to catch ever and anon the splendid diversity of this Clande.like
picture, relieved by the undulation in these grounds, which have
been so aptly assimilated to
THE GARDEN OF EDEN.

The river traversing over unseen beds of stone, the gracefully
waving fern, scattered over the fore-ground, impart just such an air
of tempered wildness as must gladden the correct eye of the lover of
scenic beauty, without offence to those who are inclined to look
rather for the superintending hand of care and cultivation. Lin-
gering here awhile, and surveying the vastness of Nature's beauties,
how humiliating does the littleness of human work appear?
In the midst of this enjoyment, and near to the Waterfall and
Cascade, is a Cold Bath, which, by natural means, inclines, to the
temperature of warm water, by reason of its velocity passing from
a great distance within the rocks in its progress through the rugged
approach to light and air.

PIERCEFIELD, IN ALL ITS GLORY,
may be proud to be contemporaneous with Stoke (excepting always
in its extent), for it cannot surpass the loveliness of the terrace-walk,
indeed a comparison would be unfavourable, inasmuch as the
Golden Wye does not claim to be particularly pellucid, while the
Derwent represents a limpid stream, pure as the fountain from
which it emanates. In respect to
STOKE HALL MANSION.

Mr. Robins imagines that the future historian will record hi
opinion in something like the following
FAITHFUL PORTRAITURE:

It is one of the most delightful Mansions of the country. It
does not pretend to the magnificence or splendour of Chatsworth,
but it claims, and with good grace, to be selected as the fit and
happy home for those in the pursuit of the comforts and elegancies
of life. It is neither poor for want of ornament, nor gaudy with
profusion. Standing alone on a graceful and commanding eminence,
it looks without envy upon anything created, and on the Derwent,
ITS OWN NOBLE STREAM,
occasionally black with shadow, rolling majestically along, while
the meanderings, indistinctly heard, and its dark surface, are per-
petually relieved by the transparent reflection from the foliage
which overhangs its peaceful bank.

The offices both within and without are fully commensurate. The
Court.yard is properly placed on the opposite direction, the high
road dividing it and the Plantations, shutting it entirely out of
sight. In pursuing Mr. Robins's invariable system of proclaiming
facts, and facts alone, he must, in the same spirit of candour, admit
that the imaginative powers of a man of taste (or lady if it be
preferred) may be successfully employed in renovating and embel-
lishing this hospitable Mansion.
THE EXTENSIVE LAWN AND PLEASURE GROUNDS
are fully adequate, and, by a little tact and cleverness, may soon be
restored to their pristine state. The Kitchen Gardens of two
Acres, are encompassed by lofty brick walls, ornamented by Green
House and Conservatory.
THE FARM RESIDENCE

forms a pleasing feattire in the general effect; it is most happily
placed so as to command a splendid view for miles around. There
are abundant buildings for agricultural purposes, and a tenant, full
of wealth and contentment.

THE DOMAIN EXTENDS, WITH THE WOODS, TO
FIVE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN ACRES.

The meadow lands, which exceed 100 acres, are irrigated at plea.
sure, the Dcrwent waters lending its powerful aid whenever occa.
sion requires it; the crops averaging two tons of hay per acre. Such
is;a very imperfect sketch of a few or ly of the trauscendant advan-
tages that will accompany the sale of Stoke Hall, and a purchaser, on
viewing this famed spot, will return delighted by having ascertained
the welcome fact, that se many Important features have been over.
looked.
By the bye it should be mentioned that the RaiiivaY, in teas than
12 months, will bring Stoke Hall within tin eight hour's trip to the
metropolis.

It can be viewed, and pal tieulars, with a plan and drawing had, 28
days prior to the sale, at the Rutland Arms, Bakewell (one of the
most comfortable Hotels in England); the Angel, Chesterfield; the
Tontine, Sheffield; of Mr. Fisher, Auctioneer, Manchester; of the
Printer of the Derby Reporter and Mercury; Three Crowns, Lei-
cester ;of Messrs. Simpson, Solicitors, Saville-row ; the Auction
Mart ; and at Mr. George Robins's Offices, London.