The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-25 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.

HE THORNHILL PARK ESTATE WITHIN A SHORT
D RIVE FROM SOUTHAMPTON, WITH ITS COSTLY
MANSION, EXTENSIVE PLANTATIONS AND GAR.
DENS, AND A DOMAIN EXTENDING TO 350 ACRES,
including most valuable building Si►es near Westend, and a
delightful spot at Midenburgb. _ _ .

111 GEORGE ROBINS is favoured by the in-
structions of the Trustees of the late JAMES BARLOW
HOY, Fig , to offer to PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Auc-
tion Mart, on THUIISDAT, the 13th of June next, at Twelve o'clock,
in Lots,

THE MOST ELIGIBLE ESTATE IN THE ENVIRONS OF

SOUTHAMPTON.
This distinguished abode, which has always held a high place in
public estimation, may now, by its close approximation to

THE CHOSEN SEAT OF ROYALTY,
claim to be one of the
MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES IN HER MAJESTY'S

boMINIONS.
THE THORNHILL PARK ESTATE

was the favourite abode of

JAMES BARLOW HOY, ESQ.,

who for a lengthened period was
THE M.P. FOR SOUTHAMPTON,
and it is a fact not to be impeached, that if the new purchaser
partakes of his hospitality and sound political creed,
"HE WILL WALK OVER THE COURSE WHENEVER
THE NEXT ELECTION ARRIVES"

THE MANSION is the commanding feature of the property,
and may claim to be one of the great lions in this delightful
vicinity, for the late lamented Proprietor has, in its completion,
spared no expense to combine in unequivocal taste
LUXURY AND SPLENDOUR, WITH THE MOST PER-
FECT FAMILY CONVENIENCE.
Some idea of the size of theiiouse may be allbrded by the enu-
meration of the principal apartments, with which every portion of
the building is consistent. Drawing-room, 40 feet by 24 ; ante-
drawing.room, 30 feet by 20; billiard-room and vestibule, library
and museum, and dining-room. The external architectural form is
very chaste ; the front adorned by six lofty pillars, with a paved
gallery leading to the terrace walk, extending to the shrubberies
and plantations, which are laid out in the best taste. The entree
is by a covered approach. Within the Mansion its advantages and
capability may be summed up in one short sentence—
" NOTHING WHATEVER IS LEFT TO BE DESIRED."
To a Nobleman whose sphere of duties attaches him to the Court of
his Sovereign—to an East Indian seeking for an appropriate Resi
dence, in which to prolong his days in the enjoyment of his vast
acquisitions, with increasing health, yet with Oriental magnificence—
or to a member of "THE ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON," who
seeks to invite propinquity to the rendezvous, or the comforts of a
luxurious home, a residence is here offered combining advantages
not to be equalled in the neighbourhood.
THE DOMAIN EX TEND TO 550 ACRES,
_ . .

including the Thornhill Farm, of 200 acres, one coition of which
is of especial value, as offering an undeniable source of increasing
revenue in the rapid formation of a small and select town, which is
already rising on the estate, in elegant and detached villa residences.
The short distance from Southampton, combined with the extreme
beauty and healthiness of situation, offer the greatest attractions to
a fashionable and opulent society. Portions of the estate have
been already let off on building leases, at rents producing Is. 6d.
and 2s. per foot frontage, while the most beautiful sites are still
unlet. About 45 acres of the most luxuriant fir and larch plan-
tations, and an equal quantity of valuable land, forming a small
farm, are still available for this important purpose; and the recent
erection of

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. TheThir.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,
the property, whether taken as a whole
or in the detached portions,
i
as intended to be offered for Sale, s 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 be seen only by tickets, one month antecedent to
the sale, to be had of Messrs. 11. and R. B. Sewell, solicitors, New-
port; of Mr. Peaty, auctioLeer, Southampton ;. and of Mr. Robins,
at his Offices, Covent-garden. Printed particulars, which will
contain a drawing of the mansion and grounds, and a plan of the
estate (price Gd.), 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 HA L L,
a GENTLEMANLY ABODE, PLACED in a MOST RO-
MANTIC SITUATION, EXTENSIVE GARDENS, LAWN,
and PLEASURE-GROUNDS, ALTOGETHER ONE of the
BEST ESTATES for SPORTING THROUGHOUT ENG.
LAND, WITHIN FOUR SHORT HOURS DRIVE of LON.
DON; and a FAMOUS INVESTMENT for a WORTHY
MEMBER of the YACHT CLUB.
R. GEORGE ROBINS is favoured by the
instructions of the Executors of WILLI AM DEANE, Esq.,
lately deceased, to OFFER to PUBLIC SALE, at the Auction
Mart, London, on Tonsnav, 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 ornamental 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 next 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 VENERABLE 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 mutt 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-
tion 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
ARIVABTON AND HARKSTEAD,
TWO FARMS ACCOUNTED QUITE EQUAL
TO ANY THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE COUNTRY;
i 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, tkat
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 DISTI.NGUISTIED PROPERTY,
is, that it soars very high for the quantity of fame. It is sun.
rounded by THE ARCHDEACON BERNERS,
who preserves his game very strictly; and Alton Hall necessarily
partakes considerably front 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 ss. 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
FORTY 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 lo them. The estimated v.,lue 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 3e.nd
to the very, very unhealthy price of tie
now presents as opposed
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 se-
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 28 days prier to the Sale, with a drawing of the re-
sidence, and plans of the whole Estate, at the White Horse, and
of William Bunn, Esq., solicitor, Ipswich ; i.f Messrs. Shearman and
Evans, solicitor, Gray's Inn ; the Auction Mart; and at lir.
GOOrgt Robins's Offices, London,