The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-11 00:00:00

TRANSCENDENTLY BEAUTIFUL 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 Somerset, in a villa to
which it is universally conceded, stand alone both for situation
and prepossessing appearance,
It is placed on a lofty and beauteous eminence, but the good sense
and evident tact of the proprietor has, by means of the luxuriant
shrubberies and plantations that encircle it, kept the cold winds at a
most respectable distance, and in accomplishing this desideratum, it
would appear that fairy land has been sought to accomplish 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 TIIE AVON
is immediately in view, and the perpetual moving scenery in the dis-
tance must be seen if the reader desires to appreciate it, for ►t 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 de-
lightful ascent to be encountered from the very pretty 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 Somerset, is close at
hand, and becomes an auxiliary that it would be an injustice to over-
look. 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.
TuE FAMED PIERSEFIELD
. .

I is only a short drive, and Barnsville-park, a minor candidate for
fame, is not far off. The valley which interposes its verdant scenery
In its 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 I'ASSETH snow."

It is a building of considerable pretensions in its outward and visible
signs; and a family, although numbering very many, will find 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 the
departmentlor his carriage and nag horses all that ingenuity can
suggest. The kitchen-gardens are very extensive, inclosed by lofty
brick walls, and the soil is exceedingly prolific ; the fruit 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 allaround,
and THE BOTANIC WORLD WILL GLEAN
from these gardens considerable knowledge, being a selection in
great part imported from Holland, and of the choicest specimens
that that city is famed for. The scenery everywhere appears inter-
minable, tends to give a pleasing variety, which again, it is pro-
claimed, fears nothing by a comparison throughout this far-famed
county. It is in the midst of plenty, everything very reason-
able—the sea dose at hand, and Bristol and Clifton pour in their
auxiliaries daily. _

THE DEMESNE EXTENDS TO
FIFTY ACRES OF ADMIRABLE LAND,
in which is included
A SNUG LITTLE FARM-HOUSE AND BUILDINGS,
giving to the industrious views of the proprietor a very dellghtftil re-
source to fill up an occasional idle hour, beside leisure in improving
the breed of his cattle, thus combining the art of driving away
ennui (if it should presume to make its unwelcome appearance) ftom
this seat of happy contentmcnt. The progress to the summit of thi:
QUITE PERFECT BIJOU

has been the work of considerable tact and judgment. It is almost
imperceptible, arising from the constant occupation of the mind in
admiring and beholding the scenery around. The prolific array of
American shrubs is seen in proud competition with the plants from
Holland. From the elevated spot, in these woods are
seen the Castle of Blaize, and the ruins of Mr. Clive's
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-
ible claim is perfect. It would puzzle ingenuity to discover a solitary
fault. It can only be seen on Thursdays and Saturdays from twelve till
five o'clock, with a card, or a printed particular of the Sala, which will
be distributed with a plan of the land, and the drawing of the resi-
dence (price one shilling), 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 ; the Auction Mart, and at Mr. George Robins's offices, London.

WIMBLEDON PARK.--A GRAND BUILDING OPEItATI--
in front of the rural common, and surrounded by the splendid Park.
The whole is freehold.
in London, on
MR. GEORGE ROBINS has been favoured
PUBLIC competition, at the. Auction Mart,
tho with the direction of the spirited
_Proprietor to OFFER to
AN INVALUABLE
and, with a view to a safe speculation,
UNRIVALLED.e
, at Twelve oFelorcikeEtEnnsouLitpablelcis,
PROPERTY,
LNo tl; London there AS
hay been many projects
MUST BE
biburt accomplishing
mianypbli•elheSiangilfeClyCESSFUL BUILDING SCHEMES,"
Around MthUe
affirmed that one and all must hide their di-
minished heads when placed in competition with
WIMBLEDON PARK BUILDING OPERATION,
which is A FEE SIMPLE ESTATE.
Almost every one must be familiar with the varied beauties of Wim-
bledon and its rural Common, and few could be found who do not
well remember the ancient mansions so long in the distinguished oc-
cupation of THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND,
and recently the one, on a lesser scale, in the tenure of
THE
DUKE OF SOMERET.
The property intended to be represented by this feeble announce-
ment is a portion of
THE SPLENDID PARK, TOGETHER WITH ITS
MAGNIFICENT WOODLAND SCENERY,
which is conspicuous in every direction. A portion only, to the extent
of about

TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY ACRES,
will be included in the sale. The selection of this spot is without
the slightest doubt one of
THE MOST ELIGIBLE THROUGHOUT ENGLAND.
It exhibits a frontage to the high turnpike-road from London,
Battersea and through Putney,
EXTENDING ONE MILE AND A HALF,
with Wimbledon Common as its natural boundary. It is intended
to arrange this into lots, varying from three to ten acres in a lot, so
that every

ELEGANT VILLA ABODE
may have its little demesne in a park where

THE UNDULATION IN THE GROUNDS AND
THE ORNAMENTAL WATER,
present a spectacle that never can be resisted. Amongst a host of
advantages, the majestic timber which gracefully adorns this earthly
paradise, each lot will partake of it in proportion to the quantity he
may fall in love with ; and it need hardly to be remarked that,
although money is very influential In many respects, it cannot pro.
duce by possibility MR grown trees to adorn newly constructed
abodes.

Throughout this scene, which may almost be accounted

ONE OF ENCHANTMENT,

there is a quietude, and repose amid the woodland scenery, unknown
to any contemporaneous situation. The beauteous scene appears
interminable, and there will be quickly THREE STATIONS close at
hand—Richmond, Putney, Wandsworth, all on the Southampton
Railway, so that twenty minutes will be sufficient even to arrive at
the post of duty in the City, while Hyde Park will be brought within
ten or twenty minutes ride, The air of Wimbledon is proverbially
influential in restoring valetudinarians to perfect health and lon-
gevity—a certain feature in this favoured vicinity. From the undu-
lating grounds the romantic views extend beyond Seven Oaks, over
a richly wooded country, and from the highest point the beauty and
interest of the landscape are almost overpowering, and it has all
the allurement of the New Forest, although nearly
THE GREAT METROPOLIS OF LONDON.
The neighbourhood is remarkable for the high respectability of its adjoining
occupants. There are pleasure grounds in the adjoining to
highest order, over a
rich soil of peat, wherein are myriads of rhododendrons, and every
species of American plant. The peeps and perpetual breaks through
the portion of the Park (not included in this sale) are continuous,
and the umbrageous walks and drives are without end ; in tine, it
will be a matter to puzzle the brain of a fertile mind to discover In
the catalogue of his wants, a single appendage to comfort in its
most extended Interpretation that is not prominent at Wimbledon
Park.
Particulars, with a lithographic drawing to
accompany them,
may be had at Sixpence each, twenty-eight d ay',:npdrinotr to the Salo,
at the Auction Mart, London ; the Star and Garter Tavern, on
Richmond Hill; the Royal Hotel at Slough;
Robinep Oticeo, Cm:it-garden. Mr. George