The Sun.
London, England, 1844-06-08 00:00:00

THE NORMAN GOTHIC CHURCH.

is the best proof of the increasing population of the neighbourhood.
At a short distance Is Midenburg, presenting another most important
field for a building speculation. The Thir.y.two Acres comprise
every variety of hill and dale, with views extending to the Isle of
Wight, while
THE SOUTHAMPTON WATERS AND THE NEW FOREST
appear close at hand. This site has been pronounced by an ex-
perienced landscape gardener of acknowledged taste to be the most
beautiful situation in the southern part of Hampshire. In short,
th,

__Je property, whether taken as a whole or in the detached portions,
as intended to be offered for Sale, is in every point of view in.
fluential beyond any contemporary ; and Mr. Robins confidently
invites the attention of noblemen and capitalists to so important an
opportunity as is here presented to them.
The estate can ne seen only by tickets, to be had of Messrs.
H. and R. B. Sewell, solicitors, Newport; of Mr. Peaty,
auctimeer, Southampton ; and of Mr. Robins, at his Of-
ces, Covent-garden. Printed particulars, which will contain
a drawing of the mansion and grounds, and a plan of the
estate (price 6d.), may be ottained as above; of Messrs. Fosters and
and Evans, 28, John-street, Bedford-row ;• at the Auction Mart ;
and at the Dolphin, Southampton.

IN SUFFOLK, a FREEHOLD ESTATE of CONSIDERABLE
IMPORTANCE and VALUE, EXCEEDING ONE THOU-
SAND ACRES of EXCELLENT LAND in the HIGHEST
POSSIBLE STATE of CULTIVATION, with ALTON HALL,
a GENTLEMANLY ABODE, PLACED in a MOST RO-
MANTIC SITUATION, EXTENSIVE GARDENS, LAWN,
and PLEASURE-GROUNDS, ALTOGETHER ONE of the
BEST ESTATES fir SPORTING THROUGHOUT ENG-
LAND, WITHIN FOUR SHORT HOURS DRIVE of LON-
DON ; and a FAMOUS INVESTMENT for a WORTHY
MEMBER of the YACHT CLUB.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is favoured by the
instructions of the Executors of WILLI A M DEANE, Esq.,
lately deceased, to OFFER to PUBLIC SALE, at the Auction
Mart, London, on TUESDAY, June 18, at Twelve o'Clock, in
Lots (and in pursuance of the Will it will be without reserve),
a very important Freehold Property.
THE ALTON HALL ESTATE AND DEMESNE,
very advantageously situate 6 miles from Ipswich, 14 from Col-
chester Terminus, and only separated from
THE PORT OF HARWICH
by the ornamen:al river Stour. By the way, it is well to notice an
on dit very prevalent in Suffolk
THAT ONE OF THE SEATS
FOR THIS TOWN
is in reserve for the ncxt Proprietor of Alton Hall.
In describing this estate, it is not easy to know where to begin ;
it is so fruitful in its advantages that a little judgment is required
to make them all manifest in such a confined space. First and
foremost requiring our consideration, is "the gentlemanly abode ;"
it is of a character to render it suitable to a gentleman who would
prefer comfort to outward splendour; but it is not without the
capability to put on another character, and to soar very high, with.
out encountering a serious outlay ; and the situation is so beauteous
that no one would hesitate in its adoption. It is on an elevated
position, approached by an
AVENUE OF VENERMILE OAKS;
the grounds are delightfully irregular, with hill and dale and
dells and precipices, without termination, varied by the meander-
ing of a streamlet, and the waters may be rendered quite orna.
mental at a trifling cost ; wiih
THE WOODLAND SCENERY WHICH IS QUITE
BEAUTIFUL

in every direction—a little army of thorns, contrasted with an
infinity of ever-green oaks, are seen contending for the ascendancy.
The plantations which screen the abode are very extensive and
luxuriant beyond measure. The gardens are fully competent to be
independent of the expense of Covent-garden market, with
THE CONSERVATORY, HOT-HOUSE,
cucumber and melon beds ; and a pretty Dutch garden must not
be overlooked in this concise but imperfect detail. Next in suc-
cession it will be essential to point out the nature and extent of
this el'gible investment. First, there is a very comfortable
WATER CORN-MILL
entirely shut out of view, with a cozy habitation, and 20 acres of
capital land, with the jolly Miller, Ranson, a very superior tenant,
who contributes his low rent (1101. a-year) to " the ways and
means." The supply of water is never exhausted.
THE ENTIRE DOMAIN EXCEEDS
ONE THOUSAND AND TWENTY ACRES OF
superior Land, and it will be confirmed that it is in thriving condi.
tints when the reader is told that Mr. Deanes and his worthy fa-
mily have located upon it over a period extending to nearly a cen-
tury. Around the house, and to form the first lot, is 520 ACRES,
entirely within a ring fence, adapted to wheat and barley, with
plenty of good turnip land, and a superior residence for a bailiff,
and all the concomitants in the shape of farm buildings, extending
nearly to the
LITTLE RURAL VILLAGE OF STUTTON,
with coach-houses and good stabling, with every essential out-door
office. Next in succession is
ARIV AR TON AND HARKSTEAD,
TWO FARMS ACCOUNTED QUITE EQUAL
TO ANY THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE COUNTRY;
and this observation is made advisedly, inasmuch as they have
always been
DENOMINATED PLEASURE FARMS,
to which term they have pleaded guilty, rather than be only a
source of profit. Arivarton Farm has a residence upon it, that
would be very captivating in the eye of a sporting gentleman.
AS A SHOOTING BOX,
it would have no rival ; and one of the great attributes to
THIS DISTINGUISHED PROPERTY,
is, that it soars very high for the quantity of fame. It Is our.
rounded by THE ARCHDEACON BERNERS,
who preserves his game very strictly ; and Alton Hall necessarily
partakes considerably from the immensity of birds that resort to the
woods. The quantity killed annually would produce a large in-
come. A navigable river runs parallel with these two farms for a
mile and a half, and extends to the sea.
IT HAS A CAPITAL QUAY
and a Pier, and all the appurtenances necessary to put on board
all the produce for the London market, gaining the highest prices
and shipped at a trifling expense. This alone increases the value
of the land 55. an acre, but the soil is so fertile that it grows
splendid Wheat and Barley, and the appearance of an immense
flock of Sheep proves its superiority as Turnip Land; but this is a
story only half told.
THE BULLOCKS FATTED ON THIS LAND
remove all doubts of its quality. At this present writing are a
dozen ready for their projected journey to Smithfield, where they
must bear the palm, although they have got fat on the turnips
alone, never having been indulged, even by way of a bon bouche,
with the sight of oil cake or corn. This is incontrovertible proof,
as strong as Holy Writ, that the Rental will exceed
FORT? SHILLINGS PER ACRE.
THE TITHE IS WELL COMMUTED, AND ALL THE
OUTGOINGS EXCEEDINGLY MODERATE.
It is quite refreshing, as the eye wanders over this large tract of
fine land, to see how the fields absolutely groan with the quantity
of manure, and a little host of dunghills to replace the bygone
season, and it must be remembered that it is of the best sort that
London can produce. These Farms are about four miles from the
Hall, with a capital road 10 them. The estimated vine of the
whole Estate, with the Mill, but independently of the Game, ap.
proaches TWO THOUSAND POUNDS A-YEAR ;
and now, by way of conclusion, let the holder of
THREE PER CENTS., ALREADY BEYOND PAR,
remember the memorable declaration of Sir Robert Peel, in this
Session of Parliament,
" I neither have, nor do I contemplate any change whatever in
the Corn-laws."
And when he has digested this cheering fact, let him dispassionately
debate in his own mind upon the unequivocal superiority that land
now preser.ts as opposed to the very, very unhealthy price of tee

Funds.
The neighbourhood is highly respectable and prone to good fel-
lowship. There are three pews in the Churth, with a faculty for two
of them, and the late excellent proprietor was for half a century re-
quested to continue churchwarden. There are four very good Cot-
tages for the labourers. Mr. Robins could easily lengthen this
moderated detail, but he is inclined to believe enough is promised
to incline the fundholder to transfer some of his uncertain stock
into " Terra Firma."
Particulars, with a drawing of the residence, and plans of the
whole Estate, at the White Horse, and of William Bunn, Esq ,
solicitor, Ipswich; of Messrs. Shearman and Evans, solicitors,
Gray's Inn ; the Auction Mart and at Mr. George Robins'a
Officed, London,,