The Sun.
London, England, 1844-12-05 00:00:00

SALES IS Y AUCTION

In BELGRAVE-SQUARE, the VICINITY of her MAJESTY'S
PALACE, a SPLENDID ABODE for a FAMILY of DIS-
TINCTION, with commensurate accommodation throughout,
Stabling for Seven Horses, Standing for Three Carriages, a large
Garden, and every comfort that ingenuity can desire.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS has received instruc-
tions from the Executors to SELL by PUBLIC COMPE.
TITION, on the Premises, on THURSDkti, the 23d of January, at
Twelve o'Clock, (and to the highest bidder), a
SINGULARLY ELEGANT AND UNUSUALLY CONVE.
NIENT MANSION, OF FIRST.RATE IMPORTANCE,
No. 28, IN BELGRAVE.SQUARE,

on the south side, and for several years the favoured abode of

WM. KNIGHT DEHANY, ESQ., DECEASED.

This delightful town residence was fitted up by the late re-
spected possessor, regardless of expense, with a fixed determination
to secure every comfort a family of distinction can desire. That
he succeeded " a merveille" will be perceptible at the first glance,
since ingenuity would be puzzled to find a real want neglected. Of
the situation, it may be desirable to observe that it is
IN THE VERY CENTRE OF FASHION AND GAIETY,
AND ON THE VERGE OF ROYALTY,
and the tenure secures the possession, subject to the original
ground.rent only, for a period.
" STILL EXISTING OF EIGHTY YEARS."

The outward form displays so much of architectural taste that it
has long been the subject of unvarying praise, and within, will be
seen (from a condensed statement about to follow) is without a
single alloy. There are three upper chambers, for seven beds ;on
the third story, three best bedchambers, dressing closet, and a cora.
modite ; the second floor, three delightfully airy bedchambers,
and commodite. The principal suite are of noble proportions, and
the decorations quite in the present taste. The salon de compagnie
is In communication with the stone colonnade and balcony,
TWO NOBLE STONE STAIRCASES,

and the paved hall, to which may be appended
THE LUXURY OF HOT AND COLD BATHS,

admirably placed, with a shower bath in connexion with it. The
grand entree is of superior character and design, with a noble stone
staircase to the principal suite, a lofty salle a manger, 30ft. by 18i1.,
a library about 20ft. by 18ft., a gentleman's morning room, and
commodite well placed.

THE BASEMENT IS QUITE PERFECT,
everything conducive to comfort, in its extended meaning, is pro-
minent throughout
THE STABLE DEPARTMENT IS FAULTLESS.
There are

SEVEN CAPITAL STALLS, STANDING FOR
THREE CARRIAGES,
harness-room, with servant's sleeping-rooms over; and a depository
for hay and straw ; a garden alone separates them from the man.
sion. There is water laid on throughout the abode and offices,
indeed, the whole appears allied to comfort, although it is not in.
tended to disguise the fact that a lady outrageously straightlaced
may, by dint of ingenuity, find the opportunity to display her tact
in renovating some of the decorations. The purchaser will have
the opportunity to take, at a fair valuation,
THE ELEGANT FURNITURE AND APPENDAGES
of every kind, and in the best taste, observing that Dowbiggin was
the artiste in furniture. _

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It can only be seen by tickets ; to be had of Messrs. Parke and
Freeth, solicitors, Lincoln's Inn-fields; and at Mr. George Robins's
offices, Covent-garden.

MARINE VILLA.
Opposite the Duke of Devonshire's.
TO BE LET FOR A TERM OF YEARS.
AMA RIN E VILLA, vis-a-vis to his Grace the
DUKE of DEVONSHIRE'S MANSION IN KEMP.