The Sun.
London, England, 1846-06-09 00:00:00

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 proved by MR. BLUE (close by) retiring into
a better world, at the advanced age of 108. Mr. Mellor's 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 rendeted 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. His father (the eminent practitioner of this great city)
will also take the trouble to give all essential explanation, and appoint
a fit 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 DELIGIITFUL
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 tho 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 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 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-
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 OR 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 tho 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 hai 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 Timbering 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 TIIE 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 close at hand, and Bristol and Clifton pour in their
auxiliaries daily.
THE DEMESNE EXTENDS TO
FIFTY ACRES OF ADMIRABLE LAND,
in which is included