The Sun.
London, England, 1845-07-26 00:00:00

A FREEHOLD VILLA,

which, it may be safely affirmed, for its size, will not yield to any-
thing contemporaneous. It is, in fact, cue of

THE MOST DELIGHFUL BIJOUX
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KINGDOM,

and the great difficulty that presents itself to the composer is to do
it justice without encountering the idea of having too highly
coloured the landscape. However this arduous tack shall be under—
taken.

BERKLEY LODGE IS HALF WAY ON THE DECLIVITY
AT BOUGHTON HILL,

and its splendid grounds run parallel to the passing scene of tLis
interesting road. In days of yore Boughton Bill prennted a
fearful obstacle to enjoy, without alloy, all the accessories this
lovely spot had in store. In our boyish days it was accounted
an herculean task to reach the summit, but Mr. M'Adam, with his
powerful mind and road.making powers, soon removed the
imaginary difficulty, and that which previously was a fearful ob.
staele to encounter, is now a gentle and almost unperceived ascent.
Upon this hill now dwells
TIIE INCOMPARABLE VILLA, ,

the property of, and completed hi his usual good taste by Henry
Woo!right, Esq., of which a moderated account is to follow :

THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND

and the garden of Kent have been held as synonymous terms;
and it has long since been conceded to this spot, that throughout
Kent, it stands unrivalled. it is first seen nestling amid the
ambrosial grounds, with clumps of trees to vary the scene, stretch-
ing their wide and shadowy arms far across the green sward that
eivompasses it. The natural beauty of this position it will not
be attempted to describe, because it is fearlessly asserted that it
must be seen or it eannot be appreciated; the beauties that press
on the enraptured sight, strewed by the hands of Art and Nature,
combined over this surface, will hold a place in the memory
which never can be effaced, and ere the visit is half completed, with
common assent it will be responded to by all,

THAT FAIRY LAND
is in view. Of the residence little has yet been said (although an
outlay of 6,0001. has justbeen expended on its completion), and it may
be well to observe that, without being encumbered with the nuisance
of too large a domicile, there is all and everything a family (not
too large) can desire. It has been erected within the last seven
years, and a hatever can be understood by the comprehensive term
of comfort will be found to hold a prominent place here; but
WITHIN THIS LITTLE ELYSIUM,
is placed a GA ZEEBO of NOVEL FORM,

and so ingeniously contrived that the beauteous scenery by which
it is so entirely surroutidel is seen with immensely increased effect.

It is really quite impossible to do justice to the tact that his pre-
sided over this great feature cf the abode. Its form is duodecagon,
there arc five windows, each diversifying the scene; and there ate
twelve angles.

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The ingenuity that has conceived this happy effort to give ad-
ditional effect to the magnificent scene is unquestionable.
If EXHIBITS A PANORAMIC VIEW,

THAT YIELDS TO NOTHING THROUGHOUT ENGLAND,
softened by the intermixture of features the most romantic and
picturesque—
" Till breathless, as we grow when feeling mos ;
And silent, we stand in thoughts too deep
For utterance,"
it produces an ensemble such as the writer of this imperfect sketch
has never before enjoyed. To give an adequate representation is
quite out of the question—its beauty and its loveliness altogether
forbid it, but it may be permitted to observe that
THE RIVER MEDWAY AND THE SORE,

which is in the distance, is, at high water, on visiting terms witk
Berkeley Lodge.
AN ENGLISH FLEET OF 100 VESSELS

has not unfrequently aided this splendid picture. To return for
a moment to the demesne—the grounds are very extensive and
luxuriant beyond imagination. There is not a landscape gardener
that will not be proud to take a lesson here, and the Proprietor
has added so much of ingenuity, and of variety, that the scene
never tires—at every turn something new and beautiful is pre-
sented.
In the centre is
" AN OBSERVATORY 50 FEET IN HEIGHT."
WHICH STANDS 350 FEET HIGHER THAN
CANTERBURY.
From this spot Dover and Gravesend arc both brought within view,
and the coast of France seen without difficulty.
THE TERRACE WALK, THAT
RUNS PARALLEL WITH THE LONDON-ROAD,
is adorned:by American shrubs and fioweringplanta without number ;
and to perfect this scene there are rising in majestic grandeur in
the rear

THE SPLENDID WOODS OF BLEAN
(of wch is property includes four acres), to protect the villa
i
from the wintry winds-- the Kitchen Gardens arc well planned,
and
the
esutphply
of fruit and vegetables is almost without end.
Dispersedly placed, and in excellent taste, are to be seen about the
grounds everything that ingenuity and art combined could effect,
In
we spot
grotto. Contiguous to it
is
a THE ORNAMENTAL WATERS,
WITH THREE VESSELS IN FULL SAIL,
of solid copper, and wire rigging, and a jet d'cau which Mr.
,Robins will not dishonour by a comparison with the
" NONENTITIES AT TRAFALGAR-SQUARE."
On another spot is a second grotto, which, by means of no ordi.
nary ingenuity, represents a perpetual telegraph and windmill,
which never cease their plesping vocation. It bas consumed 700
feet of iron pipe to accomplish this.

THE EDDYSTONE LIGHT HOUSE .
adorns the centre of the waters, in which exist a little army of gold and
silver fish. In short, neither words nor painting can do it adequate
justice: we know of nothing comparable with the scene, so as to
give it that vivid ealouting by which those who have not had
ocular demonstration, may recognise its wild phenomena. And
now the composer feels that he must compassionate with his
readers, and arrive at a conclusion.
THE DEMESNE AROUND IT IS 14 ACRES,

including the rich paddocks. The offices within and without are
corresponding, and the whole in complete apple-pie order. It is
four miles from Canter Wry ; and the society everywhere is pro..
verbial for its being prone to good fellowship, with luts of shooting,
hunting, and fishing without much trouble.
Printed Particulars and Plans to be had, fourteen days before the
sale, at the Lodge; at Mr. Samuel Weight's famous hotel at Can-
terbury ; the Crown, Rochester ; the Ship, Dover ; Mr. Wilkin-
son, solicitor, Canterbury; the Auction Mart; and at Mr. George
Robins's offices, London.