The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-05 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.

IN WARWICKSHIRE.
THE PET FREEHOLD ESTATE OF THE COUNTY, WITH THE
MANOR AND ITS EXTENSIVE RIGHTS, THE ENTIRE
HAMLET OF WILLENHALL, A RESIDENCE IN THE
ELIZABETHAN STYLE ; FIVE SUPERIOR FARMS, 750
ACRES, WITH A TENANTRY QUITE UNEXCEPTIONABLE.
THIS FINE PROPERTY APPROACHES THE CITY OF
COVENTRY, IS BOUNDED BY TWO RIVERS, AND THE
• TURNPIKE ROAD DIVIDES THE PROPERTY. IT IS,
BESIDES, ALL TITHE-FREE, AND EXTRA-PAROCHIAL.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is favoured by in-
structions from the proprietor, to announce for public
competion, at the Auction Mart, London, on TuEsDAY, the 16th of
June, at Twelve o'clock, in One Lot,
A FREEHOLD PROPERTY AND DEMESNE,
of which it may well be said it has no fear of rivalry throughout this
admired county—indeed, the advantages are so many, and press in
such rapid succession upon the mind of the composer of this very
imperfect outline, that it is not a little difficult to state where to
begin. However, the effort must be made ; firstly,
IT IS DECIDEDLY, FOR ITS SIZE,
THE MOST ELIGIBLE, AND CERTAINLY THE
MOST COMPACT PROPERTY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
There can be no scepticism arise out of this assertion. No one can
with justice gainsay this high panegyric. It extends to
THE WHOLE HAMLET, TOGETHER WITH
THE EXTENSIVE MANOR OF WILLENHALL,
which is within two short miles of
THE ANCIENT CITY OF COVENTRY.
FIVE CAPITAL FARMS,
WITH SUPERIOR BUILDINGS
AND WARM FARM-YARDS TO EACH,
AND ALL WITHIN A RING FENCE,
TITHE FREE AND EXTRA-PAROCHIAL,
extending to about
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES
OF RICH MEADOW. PASTURE, and ARABLE LAND,
entirely and strictly within a ring fence, including the prolific
woods. The rates are unusually small, arising out of the fast that
they are paid by a compromise with the

There are

LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY COMPANY,
whose line passes through Willenhall. The soil is of first-rate quality,
as the crops annually demonstrate, and the rick yards verify. Every
Farm possesses a superior dwelling, with large garden, and the build-
ing's essential for agricultural purposes are unexceptionable, in fact,
everything is in the most perfect apple-pie order. A microscopic eye
could hardly discover a single thing out of place, and with it
A TENANTRY THAT MR. ROBINS PROCLAIMS
CAN NOT BE EXCELLED THROUGHOUT ENGLAND;
AND HEAR IT ALL YE OF LITTLE FAITH IN
THE STAPLE COMMODITY OF THE COUNTRY,
"THERE IS NOT NOR HAS THERE BEEN
AN ARREAR OF ONE GUINEA DURING
THE LAST TEN YEARS."
It may now be asked, " Where is to be found a corresponding case ?"
AND ECHO REJOINS " WHERE."
In respect to the auxiliaries not immediately sought in the shape of
income, it should be said

THE ADJOINING MANORS ARE STRICTLY PRESERVED
BY LORDS CRAVEN AND HOOD,
as also the Baginton and Brandon property. There is an abundance
of game, and field sports extend to a gentleman's fondest desire. The
Estate is bounded by two large rivers (the Avon and Sowe), which
furnish constant amusement to those inclined to recreate in fishing.
THE ELIZABETHAN VILLA
is altogether adapted to a gentleman's occupation. It probably
might be improved by a finishing stroke from the hand of an artiste.
There is, besides, one of the farm-houses where the proprietor
would be but too happy to take up his quarters occasionallyduring the
sporting season. The next point requiring a commentary is the
rental—it must be premised—there are no leases. The present low
rental is 1,550/, a year ; but it is quite manifest that
SEVENTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS A YEAR
will be conceded as a MODERATE rent, and this should be secured
to the PRESENT GOOD MEN AND TRUE, by givng to each a
fourteen years' lease. James Mellor, Esq., who has so long domesti-
cated with his family on the hill, and whose quiet abode overlooks
Coventry and its beautiful spires, it would be in bad taste to refuse
a lease for his life, although it will probably, and it is to be hoped, be
a very long one-. Longevity prevails on this healthy property, and
some time since this was provtd by MR. BLUE (close by) refiring into
a better world, at the advanced age of 108. Mr. Mellor% grounds
are beautifully disposed, and more especially the wild flower-garden,
(under the worthy lady's especial care), which gives to it a pleasing
variety. LORD CRAVEN AND LORD HOOD
are close allies ;
AND THE ESTATE OF THE BROTHER OF
SIR ROBERT PEEL, BART.
is close at hand.
The farms are very productive in the soil for white crops, especially
wheat-and barley, with some admirable turnip land ; but as dairy
farms, and to fatten bullocks, they have even a higher claim. The
contiguity to one of the first markets in England, and the facility to
return manure, whenever the good folks of Coventry are indulged
with a portion of the produce of this highly cultivated soil, are ad-
vantages that a good agriculturist will not overlook. And now, by
way of conclusion, Mr. Robins will ask, and with earnestness (taking
into the scale the great curiosity that prevails everywhere to get
into good farms now-a-days), if the every day observation, resound-
ing now from all quarters, that

THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN MORE
FRIGHTENED THAN HURT,
is not rendered most manifest by the above unassuming recital
of facts?

The particulars are ready, and will be distributed, with a draw-
ing, on the plan with the Elizabethan Villa, by Mr. Phillips, jun., of
Coventry. Ills father (the eminent practitioner of this great city)
will also take the trouble to give all essential explanation, and appoint
a tit man to go over the estate.

Particulars also of Mr. Paine, solicitor, No. 4, Furnival's Inn; the
Auction Mart, and at Mr. George Robins's offices, London.

IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND RECHERCHE PART OF
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, NEARLY MIDWAY BETWEEN CLIF-
TON AND THE SEVERN, ONE OF THE MOST PERFECT
VILLAS WITH ITS APPURTENANCES IN ENGLAND;
AROUND IT ARE ITS PLEASURE-GROUNDS, A DEMESNE
EXTENDING TO 50 ACRES, ALL FREEHOLD AND LAND-
TAX REDEEMED.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS has pleasure in stating
he has been selected to TRANSFER, without a limited price,
at the White Lion Hotel, Bristol, on Thursday, the 25th of June, at
One, for Two o'clock, precisely, in Two Lots.
A SINGULARLY DELIGHTFUL
and altogether a

MOST ELIGIBLE PROPERTY.
is well known and highly appreciated as
THE SEVERN HOUSE DEMESNE,

four miles from Bristol and Clifton, on the road to the splendid
river Severn and the passage Into Monmouthshire. A description
of this villa abode is a matter of necessity, but the writer feels that
his representation must necessarily be very incomplete, inasmuch, as
although it will be conceded that there are to be found a little host
of elegant abodes in progressing through the ron.antic drive of four
miles, yet it is confidently stated that there is nothing to present
itself that can be put in juxta-position with Severn House. The
position is remarkable for the capability it affords to partake in an
unusual degree of the extent, and what may really be justly termed
TRANSCENDENTLY BEALTi IFUL SCENERY.
It would almost wear the patience of the reader to extend the descrip-
tion of all the writer saw, and strived to appreciate, but it is believed a
very few gleanings will suffice to call up the attention of all such as
would enjoy the pure, unsophisticated air of Gloucestershire, in a
villa which it Is universally conceded, stands alone both for situation
and prepossessing appearance.

It is placed on a lofty and beauteous eminence, but the luxuriant
shrubberies and plantations that encircle it, keep the cold winds at a
most respectable distance, and in accomplishing this desideratum, it
would appear that fairy land has been sought to aid the great
design. On perambulating through these splendid grounds the views
are (en verite) magnificent, and the extent almost without a limit.
THE CONFLUENCE OF THE SEVERN AND THE AVON
is Immediately in view, and the perpetual moving scenery in the dis-
tance must be seen if the reader desiies to appreciate it, for it is quite
certain this imperfect account will leave an immeasurable host of ob-
jects entirely disregarded.
Here rising boughs, adorned with summer's pride,
Project their waving umbrage o'er the tide;
While, gently perching on the leafy spray,
Each feather'd warbler tunes his various lay.
The road from Clifton is full of variety, and on arriving
at the Severn Mansion, it will be perceived much of ingenuity
must have been brought Into the field to accomplish the delightful
ascent to be encountered from the Very pretty entrance-lodge-gate ;
but the reader is invoked, and with no small portion of anxiety,
not to rely on anything short of ocular demonstration;
as the fame of this residence has extended far and near,
it necessarily renders it a work of supererogation and lightens
the necessity to go into a more minute detail than this hasty compo-
sition will furnish. Clifton, the great feature of Gloucestershire, is
close at hand, and becomes an auxiliary that it would be an injustice
to overlook. The neighbourhood is prone to good-fellowship, but if the
fortunate occupant prefers quietude and repose to the gaiety that will
surround him, he may enjoy it here uninterruptedly. All • the great
lions of the county are close at hand.
THE FAMED PIERCEFIELD

is only a short drive, and Barnsville-park, a minor candidate for
fame, is not far off, the verdant seenery which interposes itself in
the progress to these highly commended properties extends over a
vale so rich and lovely that its beauties seem to exceed the powers
of commendation, and be it remembered all this (and very much
more than has been asserted in this brief analysis) is within four
hours' pleasant drive of the metropolis of London.
This delightful abode has not yet been noticed sufficiently.
"‘ THERE IS THAT WITHIN WHICH PASSETH SHOW."
It is a building of considerable pretensions in its outward and visible
signs; and a family, although numbering very many, will flnd the most
ample accommodation within ; it may be added, that it lacks
nothing that can be understood in the comprehensive term of com-
fort. The out-offices are most complete throughout, the court-
yard is worthy of admiration, and a sporting gentleman will
find in the stabling and coach houses all that ingenuity can
suggest. The kitchen-gardens are very extensive, inclosed by lofty
brick walls, and the soil is exceedingly prolific; the frnit is considered
unusually high flavoured.
THE HOT AND SUCCESSION-HOUSES
are quite perfect, and the produce is beyond praise. There is
besides A BEAUTIFUL FRENCH GARDEN,
in excellent taste, and shedding its beauteous fragrance on all around,
and THE BOTANIC WORLD WILL GLEAN
fear' t°
from these gardens considerable knowledge, the bulbs being A selec-
timennsinthgleat part imported from Harlem, and of the choicest speci-
t that cit is famed for. The scenery everywhere appears
auxiliaries
interminable tends give a pleasing variety, which again, it is pro-
claimed,CO unt
y.lt nothing by a comparison throughout this far-famed
danyo.se at hand, and Bristol and Clifton
able—the sea close
the midst of plenty, everything very reason-
pour in their

in which is
uPinGIFeIuILdTE DEMESNEeIrd4CIS oEXTENDS
AD
IRAIsLE TLOAND,
TLE FARM-HOUSE AND UILDINGS,
A s
re-
source to fill up an occasivOneill
giving to the ißdustrious
the breed of his cattle, thuss of the proprietor Beery delightful idie hour, beside leisure in improving
ennui (if it should presume to make meaokrnebining the art of driving away
this seat of happy contentment. Thjetsprogress to the summit of this
QUITE PERFECT
has been the work of considerable tact anUOJulidgment. It is almost
imperceptible, arising from the constant odccupvilon of the mind in
admiring and beholding the scenery around.
American shrubs is seen in proud competition with the array
yoroof
Harlem. From the elevated spot, in these e plants
from
seen the Castle of Blaize, and the ruins of mwro. Cave's
and Ragland Castle ; indeed
There is nothing left to fancy's guess,
You see that all is loveliness.
By way of conclusion it should be remarked that, in
spite of wintry winds, the full growth of the Plantations
excludes the possibility of its penetrating to the abode,
The ensemble to which the Severn Property puts in an irresist-
ibleclahn is perfect. It would puzzle ingenuity to discover a solitary
fault. It can only he seen on Tuesdays and Saturdays from twelve till
five o'clock, and not without a particular and drawing (which will
cost one shilling for a party, to be had also of Messrs. Cameron and
Booty, solicitors, Gray's Inn; of Messrs. Osborne, Ward, and Co.,
solicitors, Bristol; at the White Lion Hotel, Bristol; White Hart,
Bath i ths Ituotion Rut, And At AIL Georg, 4obin4'l) Ole/A, London.