The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-30 00:00:00

and altogether a

MOST ELIGIBLE PROPERTY.
It 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 romantic 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 BEAM 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 ❑p 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 desires to appreciate it, for it is quite
certain this imperfect account will leave an immeasurable host of ob-
teeth entirely disregarded.
Here rising boughs, adOrtied with summer's pride,

Project their waling 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 or 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 overlqa. 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 Ilarnsville-park, a minor candidate for
fame, is not far off, the verdant scenery 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 hag not yet been noticed sufficiently.
" THERE IS THAT WITHIN WHICH PASSETH SHOW."
It is a building of considerable pretensions in its outward anti 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 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 exceedinglyprolific ; 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 all around,
and THE BOTANIC WORLD WILL GLEAN
from these gardens considerable knowledge, the bulbs being a selec-
tion in great part imported from Harlem, and of the choicest speci-
mens that that city is famed for. The scenery everywhere appears
interminable, 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 c10!0 at hand, and Bristol and Clifton pour in their
auxiliaries daily.
TIIE DEMESNE EXTENDS TO
FIFTY ACRES OF ADMIRABLE LAND,

in which is included
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has been the work of considerable tact judgment.an—,l 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
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Harlem. From the elevated spot, in these woods
seen the Castle of Blaize, and the ruins of Mr. Cave's
and Ragland Castle ; indeed
There is nothing left to fancy's guess,
You see that all is loveliness.
Ey 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-
ibleclaim is perfect. It would puzzle ingenuity to discover a solitary
fault. It can only beseen on Tuesdays and Saturdays from twelve till
five o'clock, and not without a particular and drawing (which will
coat 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; ; Ulu Auction Mart, and at Mr. Georg, A obim's offices,London,