The Sun.
London, England, 1846-10-15 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION

N DORSETSHIRE, CLOSE TO THE BOROUGH TOWN OF
I IVAREHAM.
A _MOST ELIGIBLE PROPERTY, EITHER FOR OCCUPATION
OR INVESTMENT, COMPRISING A PLEASANT MODERN
RESIDENCE, EXCELLENT FARM BUILDINGS, AND 295
ACRES OF SUPERIOR ARABLE AND DAIRY LAND, FREE
FROM LAND-TAX AND GREAT TITHE.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is instructed by the
Devisees in Trust of the late Harry Hammond, Esq., to
submit to PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Aection Mart, London,
on THURSDAY, December 3d, at Twelve, in One Lot,
A truly desirable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, presenting to the
capitalist an investment free from the slightest doubt or risk. It is
in the parish of East Stoke, yet within the limits of
TIIE BOROUGH TOWN OF WAREHAM,
a matter of no small importance tO a proprietor, and for a tenant at
all times ensuring the readiest sale for the produce, while the markets
of Poole and Dorchester are easily commanded, and shortly
the railway from Southampton to Dorchester will lend its powerful
aid to give fresh impetus to this district, by rendering the London
market accessible. It is known as
THE BESTWALL AND SWINEHA M. FARMS,
OF 295 ACRES OF RICH DAIRY AND ARABLE LAND,
and it will he in the recollection of those acquainted with the county
that they were for many years the pet farms, or better known as
TUE MODEL FARMS or"rnE LATE SIR CLAUDE SCOTT,
BART.,
by whose untiring energy, skill, and outlay, they were not only
brought to a high state of cultivation, but by the formation of an
embankment of vast extent, with a most perfect system of draining
and irrigation, some of the richest dairy and corn land in the county
was secured, as well as a constant supply of manure from the deposit
from the river. The late proprietor, at very considerable cost, erected
A GENTLEMANLY ABODE, offering excellent accommodation for a family, approached by a
lodge entrance, through a most luxuriant shrubbery walk, adorn
with an infinity of choice flowering plants, to the lawn and pleasure-
garden, from whence a view of singular magnificence is obtained, in-
cluding the long range of
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THE DORSETSHIRE HILLS,
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Rivers' estate of Redcliff and the Wareham River, which yields a
never-failing supply of fish, and in the season wild fowl in abundance
—irresistible attractions to a sporting man—to whom it should be
known that there are frequent meetings of Mr. Farquharson and
Mr. Drag's hounds. There are two farm-houses, with most com-
plete agricultural buildings ; and an excellent *"gravelled road runs
through the estate, communicating with each field. Several cottages
and every essential for conducting an extensive dairy farm with ad-
vantage ; and if at any time desired, the estate can be divided into
two farms. Early possession may be had.
The estate may be viewed by applying to Mr. House, at the resi-
dence, and particulars, with a plan, obtained ; also of R. D. Marsh-
field, Esq., solicitor, and the Red Lion, Wareham ; New Inn, Wim-
borne ; Cron-n, Blandford ; Antelope, Poole ; Sherborne ;
King's Arms, Dorchester ; Matchatn's Hotel, Southampton ; of
Henry Coinpigne, Esq., solicitor, 24, Bucklersbury ; at the Mart ;
and at Mr. George Robins's Offices, Covent-garden.

THE VALUABLE AND IMPORTANT ESTATES OF THE
LATE WM. CROWDT, ESQ., OF HIGIIWORTH,
COMPRISING THE MUCH AD %MED RESIDENCE, WEST-
ROP HOUSE, AND LANDS AROUND THE TOWN ; ALSO
FARMS AND LANDS AT STRATTON, CLOSE TO THE
SWINDON STATION, SOUTH MARSTON, SHRIVENHAM,
LETCOMBE, LECI4LADE, HAMPTON AND HANNINGTON ;
ALL MOST ELIGIBLE FOR INVESTMENT.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is instructed by the
Executors to announce for SALE by AUCTION, at the
GODI)ARD ARMS, SWINDON, on MONDAY, Nov. 16, at Twelve
for One o'clock, in Three Lots,
The important Freehold Property of the late William Crowdy,
Esq., of Highworth, Wilts.
COMPRISING NEARLY 400 ACRES OF THE BEST LAND IN
THE VICINITY OF THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY,
OFFERING MANY TEMPTING INVESTMENTS,
including Westrop House, the family Residence, built of stone, of
handsome exterior, and upon which no expense has been spared to
secure every comfort ; the internal arrangement so complete as to
leave nothing to be desired. The principal Rooms are of good pro-
portions, and the Reception Rooms and Saloon opening one with
another and,
LOOKING UPON THE LAWN AND PLEASURE GARDEN,
WHICH EXTEND
shrubbery walk, of singular beauty,
winds a considerable distance through the grounds, which present a
charming specimen of landscape gardening ; the offices are quite
perfect, and, as four packs of hounds hunt the immediate neigh-
bourhood,

A MOST DELIGHTFUL HUNTING SEAT
may be secured, which from its many advantages only requires to be
known to be appreciated by a sporting gentleman. Also immediately
opposite are

OF6 ARES OR N AENTAL LAND.
with extensive fronCtages to two roadMs, forming a most valuable ap-
pendage to the residence, and close to the town, two Freehold
Houses, facing the High-street, occupied by Mrs. Jones and Mr.
Howes, with gardens, and several cottages. Also,
AT EASTROP, IN HIGH WORTH,
a house occupied by Mr. Lavington, with two closes of extremely
rich land, with frontage to the high road; ono known as Fennell's
Close, the other as
THE TRINITY CLOSE, WITH FISH-POND AND PLANTATION,
a romantic spot of extreme beauty, and its proximity to the town
offers a tempting purehase. Two acres of meadow land, at Hampton,
let to Mr. Robert Litton ; three acres at Hanaington, let to Mr.
Richard Herbert ; thirty acres, known as the Goslakes, with
frontage to the Lechlade road ;
37 ACRES OF RICH MEADOW AND ARABLE LAND.
AT STRATTON,
divided into five closes, two of them abutting upon the railroad at
Swindon, and close to the station, let to Mr. Greenaway, Mr. Law-
rence, and Mr. Bailey.
A SNUG FARM OF FIRST-RATE PASTURE LAND AT
H MARs
comprising 58 acres, with SOU
homestead andToar buildings, let to Mr. Love ;
and 9 acres, let to Mr. Hughes. Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Litton.
5 ACRES OF CAPITAL MEADOW LAND AT SHRIVENHAM.
in two Closes, one with frontage to the Berkshire Canal, let to Mr.
Street, and the other on the Road to Highworth, let to Mr. Pocock.
Three Cottages at Watchtleid, let to Mr. Belcher and others.
A CAPITAL PASTURE AND ARABLE FARM AT
LETCOMB/S,
with a comfortable Farm House and suitable Buildings, a portion of
the
Land of superior quality around the House, the remainder Down
forming together a desirable Farm. in the
also an allotment of three and a half acres
occupation a nd about
ofa milemr. dhi set:
Bunco,
at Letcombe Regis, let to Thomas Goodlake, Esq., and four and a
half acres of rich Meadow Land at Letcombe Basset.
A SMALL FARM OF EXCELLENT ARABLE AND MEADOW
LAND AT LECHLADE,
sa,ndanifruonn
a moiety of which belonged to the late Mr. Crowdy, 46 acres being
undivided
moiety the High-road, let to Mr. Hunter, 10 acres of Water Meadow on the
eeesaaniCreeso,cebeuipng the second from the
close to the Tom, with Farm-yard and Baiatildionng,
in don to Lechlade, in the occupation of
Road leading from Fan g
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Mr. Phipp.
The various Properties may be viewed, by permission of
the
tenants, and full particular
will
be published 21 days prior to the
Swindon ; Barrington Arms,
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o GoddardCricklade ; Crown, Farringdon ,of Henry C. Crowdy, Esq.,
Solicitor, Highworth, and at the King and Queen, Highworth ; of
Messrs. Barnes, Winter, and Bernard,
Solicitors, No. 2, Great Win-
-1 tag particulars
; Ne.r:nn, Lechlade; White Horse,
chester-street,
Broad-street;
and at Mr. George Robins's Offices,
Covent-garden.

SLATE QUARRY, NEAR CARNARVON, NORTH WALES.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is instructed to DIS-
POSE OF, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, a valuable SLATE
QUARRY, in the most convenient position for readily embarking
the produce to every part, and which is held under a lease for
twenty-one years, renewable on application. It is about seven miles
from the thriving town of Carnarvon, with the advantage of a rail
or tram-road. which goes through the lower part of the quarry, an d
thence to that town. The quality of the slate, which is of a most
beautiful blue, cannot be surpassed; it is to be found in vast
abundance, and capable of being manufactured to any size that may
be required, A considerable part on the top has been worked,
evincing ample proof of the superiority of the produce. A short
level can easily he made, so as to have a depth of twenty-two yards
Over the whole of the quarry. The length of the vein is about 300
yards, and the breadth about 130. There is every convenience and
advantage for conducting the working successfully ; and there cad
be no question a large amount of annual profit may be safely relieu
upon by the employment of only a moderate capital.
Mr. Thomas Richardson, of South Penrailt, will show the quarry
of whom full particulars may be had ; also at Mr. George Robins's
offices, Covent-garden.