The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-15 00:00:00

and altogether a

MOST ELIGIBLE PROPERTY.
It is well known :ma 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 he very incomplete, inasmuch, as
although it will he conceded that there are to he found a little host
of elegant abodes in progressing through the romantic drive of four
miles, vat it is confidently stated that there D nothing to present
itoif that ran be put in juxta-posit- with izovot-rx nume. Thu
position is remarkable for the capability it affords to partake in au
unusual decree of the extent, and what may really he justly termed
TRANSCENDENTLY BEAM IFUL SCENERY.

It would almost vicar the patience of the reader to extend the descrip-
tion of all the writer saw, and strived to appr,clate, but It Is believed a
very few gleanings it ill 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 dime both for situation
and prepossessing appearance.

It is placed on a lofty and beauteous eminence, but the luxuriant
shrubberies and Ovulations that encircle it, keep the cold winds at a
most respectable distance, and in accomplishing this desideratum, it
would appear that fairy laid has been sought to aid the great
design. On perambulating through there splendid grounds the views
are (en verite) magnificent, and the extent almost without a limit.
THE CONFLUENCE OF THE SEVERN AND THE
Aitlirs°q\uite
is immediately in view, and the perpetual moving scenery in the dis-
tance must be seen if the read er desires to app: eciate it, for
certain this imperfect account will leave an immeasureble host of ob-
jects entirely olisregarded.
Here rising benghs, adorned with summer's pride,
Project their aving 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 oa arriving
at the Severn Mansit.n, it will be perceived much of ingenuity
mit-t have been brought Into the field to accomplish the delightful
ascent to be encountered fl•om the very pretty entrance-lodge-gate;
but the reader is invoked, and with no small portion of anxiety,
not to rely ,n 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 two a more minute detail than this hasty compo-
sition will furnish. Clifton, the great feature of Gloucestershire, is
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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 clues 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 hichly cominetah,d properties extonds over a
vale so rich and lively that its beauties seem to exceed the powers
of commendation and be :t remembered all this (mid very much
more than has been asserted in this brief analysis) is within four
hours' p'easant drive of the metropolis of London.
This delightful abode ha. not yet been noticed sufficiently.

THERE IS THAT WITHIN WHICH PASSETH SHOW."
It is a building or considerable pretensions in its outward flll.` visible
signs; and a family, although numbering very many, will dial the most
mole aceointno.lation within ; it may be added, that It lacks
nothing that can be understood in the comprehensive term of corn-
ort. 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
succ;est. The kitchen-gardens are very extensive, inclosed by lofty
brick walls. and the soil is exceedingly prolific; the fruit is considered
unusually high flavoured.
E HOT AND SUCCESSION-HOUSES
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are quite perfect, and the produce is beyond praise. There is
besides A BEAUTIFUL FRENCH GARDEN,

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in excellent taste, and shedding its beauteous fragrance on all around,
and THE BOTANIC WORLD WILL GLEAN
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ftom these gardens considerable knowledge, the bulbs being a selec-
tion in great rart imported from Harlem, and of the choicest speci-
mens that that city is famed for. Thu seem ry everywhere appears
interminable, tends to civet a pleasing variety, which again, it is pro-
claimed, tears nothing by a comparison throughout this far-famed
enmity. It is in the midst of plenty, everything very reason-
altle—the sea close at hand, and Bristol and Clifton pour in their
auxiliatics daily.
THE DEMESNE EXTENDS TO
FIFTY ACRES OF ADMIRABLE LAND,
in which is Included