The Sun.
London, England, 1844-07-06 00:00:00

WARWICKSHIRE.

THICKTHORN HOUSE, an ELEGANT STONE.BUILT
CASTELLATED MANSION,with PARK-LIKE GROUNDS,
EXCEEDING 50 ACRES, close to KENILWORTH and the
STATION 91 the LEA MINOTON and COVENTRY RAIL.
WAY, and within Four Hours of London.
3,TR. GEORGE ROBINS is instructed by the
-I Proprietors to submit to PUBLIC SALE, et the Auction
Mart, opposite the Bank of England, on TUMMY, July 30, at
Twelve,
A most desirable FREEHOLD MANORIAL ESTATE,
presenting an abode of a singularly attractive description, and an
Income derivable from some of the best Land in the county. It is
known as

THICKTHORN HOUSE,

not far distant from the

MAJESTIC RUINS OF KENILWORTH CASTLE,
which impart a peculiar interest and charm to this famed spot,
three miles only from Leamington and four from Warwick. The
Mansion is newly built, and of stone, of the castellated form, seated
at the extremity of
A STATELY AVENUE OF ELMS 100 YEARS OLD,
giving a park-like character to the property, and when seen from
the road has the appearance of

AN ANCIENT CHATEAU.
The approach is by an arched Gothic entrance, in keeping with
the Mansion, and a carriage.drive winds through the park, Which
appears of boundless extent, and gives an air of consequence to the
domain. The residence is built on arches perfectly dry; it
it abounds with comfort, and of ample accommodation for a
large family. Handsome parch entrance, with noble hall and
staircase, three elegant reception.tooms, four spacious best bed-
chambers, and four of smaller size, with eight bed-rooms for the
domestics. The offices are exellent, and commensurate with the
establishment. Excellent double coach.house, stabling fdr six
horses, all newly built; kiteben.garden, and orchard.
THE LAWN AND PLEASURE. GROUNDS

are delightfully disposed around the Mansion, with a luxuriant
shrubbery and umbrageous walk on one side, nearly half a mile In
length, leading to the private gate to Kenilworth.
THE DOMAIN EXTENDS TO FIFTY-TWO ACRES
of valuable land of a rich loamy soil, beautifully wooded, the
scene around presenting a park of unusual loveliness, for which
this county is so truly famed; whilst
THE WOODS AND PRESERVES OF LORD LEIGH
form the boundary, and offer great attraction in the sporting
season, with a never-failing supply of game. The Warwickshire
hounds meet in the immediate neighbourhood, and Leamington
Spa is within a short drive of three miles.
A small Farm a. pertains to the property, with newly-built
cottage, barn, and useful buildings on the opposite side of the road,
and completely excluded from the view of the park.
Mr. Robins having surveyed the estate, has much pleasure in
recommending an early inspection of the property, which offers so
many attractions for a residence, embracing, as it does, every re-
quisite for a country abode.

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The Residence can be seen by tickets only from Mr. Robins;
the Estate will be shown by W. Clarke, at the Lodge entrance,
and Particulars had of him ; also at the King's Arms, Kenilworth ;
Craven Arms, Coventry ; Warwick Arms, Warwick ; of A. S.
Field, Esq., Solicitor; at the Royal Hotel, Leamington; at the
Auction Mart; and at Mr. George Robins's Offices, Covent-garden.

THE KNOWLE HOUSE ESTATE, WITH THE MANORS
OF KNOWLE AND HOLDHURST, IN SURREY, AND
THE RIGHT TO HOLD A COURT, A VERY DESIR-
ABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, AND A MOST GEN-
TLEMANLY RESIDENCE UPON IT, EXTENSIVE
PLEASURE GROUNDS, AND 616 ACRES OF LAND,
WITHIN A RING FENCE, WITH CAPITAL SHOOT.
INO CONNECTED WITH IT.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is directed to SELL
by Att_tion, at the London Mart, on THURSDAY, July 18,
at Twelve, and PEREMPTORILY.
A SINGULARLY ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
THE KNOWLE HOUSE ESTATE,
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one of the rnos;.cleliihtfUlprimerties throughout the county of
Surrey, situate near to THE VILLAGE OF CRANLEY,
within nine miles of the excellent market towns of Guildford,
Horsham, and Godalmlng. The house is a superior and very gen-
tlemanly residence; and nothing can be in better keeping than the
arrangement throughout.
THE TASTE OF A MAN OF FASHION
is conspicuous in every department. It is placed on an agreeable
eminence, commanding very picturesque views of the rich sur-
rounding country; approached by a carriage-drive through the
park-like grounds; adorned by young and thriving plantations.
The pleasure.grounds are extensive, planted with the choicest
shrubs and ornamented by a fountain. The residence has only been
erected a few years, presenting a very imposing and

" ELEGANT ELEVATION,"
and possessing every accommodation for a family of distinction,
without being inconveniently large. Its internal decorations dis-
play great tact, and it is in a perfect state for immediate occupation.
There are five capital bed-chambers, independent of sleeping.rooms
for servants; an elegant drawing-room and library; a spacious
dining-room, finished

IN OAK IN THE ELIZABETHAN STYLE.
The domestic offices are admirably arranged and well secluded. A
very elegant conservatory and colonade adorn the two principal
fronts. The court-yard, placed at a convenient distance, includes
stabling for seven horses, two coach-houses, harness and sleeping-
rooms, and adjoining are buildings necessary for the occupation of
the grounds around the house, and an ice-house. The kitchen
garden is extensive, inclosed by high walls, containing graperies
and hot houses. There is a residence for the gardener, forming
the lodge at the entrance from the village, a gamekeeper's cottage,
and several other cottages on the property. The estate comprises

SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN ACRES OF VERY
GOOD CONVERTIBLE LAND,

of which nearly

FIFTY ACRES ARE WOODLAND.

It is divided into three principle farms, let to highly respectable
:enants at moderate rents ; together with

THE MANORS OF KNOWLE AND HOLDHURST, AND
PLENTY OF PHEASANTS, PARTRIDGES, AND HARES.
The distance from London may at present be accomplished by
railway to Woking, whence a branch to :Guilford is shortly to be
made, which will leave only nine miles to be posted.
It can be viewed until the sale ; and particulars may be bad at
the White Hart, Guildford; King's Head, Horsham; George
and King's Arms, Godalmlng; the Auction Mart; of Messrs.
Finch and Neate, solicitors, Lincoln's Inn-fields; and in Covent-
garden.