The Sun.
London, England, 1838-06-30 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.

IN MONMOUTHSHIRE.

The HILSTON ESTATE, FIVE MILES FROM MON-
MOUTH, in the MOST INTERESTING PART of the
COUNTY, NEAR 600 ACRES of LAND, WELL TE-
NANTED.

yR. GEORGE ROBINS is directed to SELL
"‘1 by AUCTION, at the Beaufort Arms, Monmouth, on
FRIDAY, the 17th of August. at Twelve, for One, exact,

A valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY.
The HILSTON ESTATE

for many years had stood high in public estimation, when it became
more renowned by
Sir ROBERT BROWNRIGGE, Bart., _ _

fixing on this enchanting spot to retire from the turmoils of public
life, and dispense
OLD ENGLISH HOSPITALITY
in a style well worthy of imitation. His successor would have fol:
lowed so amiable an example, but fate (against which few of us
can contend) had ordained it otherwise. The Mansion was con-
sumed by fire, and its progress only stopped on the ground flow,
although a great portion of valuable materials are safely deposited
on the spot. The Court-yard and Buildings escaped without in-
jury, inclosing capital stabling, coachhouses, and most excellent
appointed offices throughout. The new possessor will have the
pleasure in creating a new edifice, to avail himself of the improve-
ments suggested by the present school of architecture, and in the
meantime the principal farm-house might be rendered a suitable
temporary abode. So much in the way of explanation. The next
point will be to give a little detail of its manifold qualifications.
The Estate

IS ALL FREEHOLD, -
591 ACRES, and WITHIN a RING FENCE;
A moderate tithe
AND LOW POOR RATE.
Around the

SPLENDID RUINS of HILSTON

DISPOSED
54 ACRES, in WOODS, SHRUBBERIES,
LAWNS, and GARDENS.

The Estate is divided into four farms. The tenants are modelled
on the old school--the primitive feeling is happily not extinct—in
short the schoolmaster has not visited this neighbourhood—the con-
sequence is that

CONTENT AND HAPPINESS ARE
DEPICTURED IN THEIR COUNTENANCES;
to which it may be added
THERE IS NOT ONE GUINEA OF ARREAR.
The situation claims tube especially noticed; the grounds look down
upon a

RICHLY WOODED VALLEY, WITH
THE MONNOUR RIVER MEANDERING'I3ELOW,
so much prized for its highly flavoured fish. The panorama, which
is presented from the
COEDANGRA HILL,
_ _ . _ .

should be seen in order to give a moderate appreciation. It embraces
a prodigious extent of country, in which is prominent the Kymin,
with its ancient tower. The Bloren,e Hills,
GREAT SKERRID OR HOLY MOUNTAIN,

with the Black Mountains in the distance, presenting a landscape
not less diversified than beautiful, and such a one as would at once
incline a purchaser to add to it once more
AN ABODE WORTHY OF
THE M. P. FOR MONMOUTH.

There is plenty of game, and lots of hunting, having two packs of
fox hounds close by.
TINTERN ABBEY AND PIERCEFIELD

are within a morning's drive. To this it nay be added, that if a
valetudinarian be desirous of extending his lease of life, the climate
is suited to give him a long terra. It is exceedingly mild, and
longevity prevails all around. Snow is all but a stranger there.
The Farm Houses are all newly erected. The Upper grove is
suited to a gentleman's temporary occupation ; and there are pews
in two churches.

The Estate can be viewed by applying to the tenants, and parti-
culars had at the best inns at Ross, Monmouth, Newport, and Chel-
tenham, with plans to each ; also at Mr. Robins's offices, London.

CAERLEON PRIORY, IN MONMOUTHSHIRE, THREE
MILES FROM NEWPORT, WITH THE GROUNDS,
AND PASTURE WHICH ENVIRON IT, AND SMALL
FARMS, AT AN EASY REMOVE.

MR. GEORGE ROBINS is honoured by the
instructions of T. Hooper, Esq., who is removing to Har-
lington Park, tv SELL by AUCTION, at the Hotel in Newport,
on Saxo RDAS', the 18th of August, at Twelve o'clock,

AN IMPORTANT FREEHOLD ESTATE,
which, amongst its manifold qualifications, claims a peculiar interest
from its antiquity.
THE CAERLEON PRIORY

msy be traced, from Historical Records, as far back as the 6th
century ; there are still remaining outward and visible signs which
indicate that the town was erected on the site of
A GREAT ROMAN CITY.
It is not pretended that time has not disturbed its original gran-
deur, as little traco of its former greatness is now perceptible. The
Priory, howevc,, seems to have been selected as a favoured trophy
to hand down to a late posterity an incontrovertible proof of pre-
vious celebrity. The reader need not be reminded that Caerleon is
paced on the right hank
OF THE RIVER USK,

in the most enchanting part o:" Monmouthshire, where the scenery
is resplendent beyond the feeble power of the writer to describe.
But there is a sort of charm (if such an expression may be forgiven)
in its being the sacred spot wherein will be found
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE

in the meadow, approximating upon the verdant lawn. The walls
still exhibit the most striking remains of their ancient structure.
The south-western side passes
THE AMPHITHEATRE, OR ROUND TABLE _ .

in a direct parrallel to the river Usk, and skirting the lawn of the
Abbey; it is an oval concavity, measuring 74 yards by 64, the
sides gently sloping, are now covered, as well as the bottom, with
turf, and the records from history proclaim it to be on the site of a
Roman amphitheatre. The Priory is indebted to the present
family for having escaped the fearful ravages of a later period. A
very large expenditure, aided by consummate skill, has restored its
bygone imperfections.
THE GOTHIC STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE

prevails throughout, and within there is an admixture of taste and
comfort, that it may be imagined was not to be numbered amid
its early attributes.
There are two approaches, the one leading through the Gothic
Gates at the Lodge, the other 'passing through
THE TRANQUIL WINDING CLOISTERS.

The effect on entering the principal suite of Gothic rooms
BEGGARS all DESCRIPTION, and yet there is a quiet un-
pretending style that varies and helps the delightful illusion. The
windows below are of ancient painted glass, shedding the
" DIM RELIGIOUS LIGHT,"
and are finely contrasted with the gay and lightsome appearance of
those above. The bed.chambers are numerous, and all the offices
seem to harmonize well. The wavy and shaded walks, which en-
circle this Elysium, are enriched by shrubs and flowers—they are
nothing in extent, but every thing in grace and beauty. The
views are extensive, varied, and beautiful ; it is within a morning's
drive of

PIERCEFIELD, TINTERN ABBEY, AND
RAGLAND CASTLE;

and the admirer of field sports may enjoy them here to his heart's
content, with the best fishing at the foot of its own meadows. A
Yacht is kept, so that aquatic amusement may be added to the detail.
Much more may be urged to enlist the attention of those who desire
to recreate in a Priory amid the most enchanting scenery, and
surrounded by a panoramic view of great extent and loveliness ; but
Mr. Robins prefers to invoke all such as shall be well disposed to
seek occular proof, and return satisfied that the writer by this im-
perfect sketch has not vouchsafed to colour the Landscape so highly
as it merits. It can only be seen after the Ist inst., by Particulars
and a Drawing, which will be charged One Shilling each, only to
avoid unnecessary and idle intrusion, to be had of H. Mostyn
Esq., Solicitor, Usk ; at the Plough, Cheltenham ' • White Hart,
Bath ; Beaufort Arms, Monmouth ; Barrett's Hotel, Ross; at the
Mart ; and Mr. George Robins's Offices, London.
P.S. THE FARMS, WHICH FORM A DELIGHTFUL
AUXILIARY, WILL EITHER BE ADDED TO THE
PRIORY, OR SOLD IN SEPARATE LOTS.
THE ELEGANT APPENDAGES THROUGHOUT
THE PRIORY MAY BE ADDED TO THE PURCHASE
MONEY, HALF OF WHICH MAY REMAIN ON
MORTGAGE.