The Sun.
London, England, 1845-07-19 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, one of

THE MOST DELIGLIFUL BIJOUX
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KINGDOM,

Ind 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 task shall be under-
taken.

BERKLEY LODGE IS HASAF WAY ON THE DECLIVITY
AT BOUGHTON HILL,
and its splendid grounds run parallel to the passing scene of is
interesting rood. In days of yore Boughton Hill pre,ented a
fearful obstacle to enjoy, without alloy, all the accessotiss this
lovely spot had in store. In our boyish days it was accounted
an herculean task to reach the summit, but Mr. M'Adam, wiib his
powerful mind and , road-maklng powers, soon removed the
imaginary difficulty, and that which preciously was a fearful ob-
stacle to encounter, is now a gentle and almost unperceived ascent.
Upon this hill now dwells

` THE INCOMPARABLE VILLA,
of which a moderated account is to follow :
THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND

and the gardens 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
encompasses 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 cannot 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 efraced, 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,f1001. has just been expendeden its completion it may
be well to observe that, without being encumbered with the naisance
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 v. hatever can be understood by the comprehensive tar m
of comfort will be found to bold a prominent place here ; but
within

THIS LITTLE ELYSIUM,
is placed a GOZEBO of NOVEL FORM,
and so ingeniously contrived that the beauteous scenery by whigh
it is so entirely surrounded is seen with immensely Increased effect.

It is really quite impossible to do Justice to the taste that has pre-
sided over this great feature in the abide. Its form is octagon,
there are five windows, each diversifying thescene; and there ii•e
twelve angles.

The ingenuity that has conceived this happy effort to give ad.
ditional effect to the magnificent scene is unqueetionable.

ll' 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 feellfiig most;
And silent, we stand in thoughts too deep
For utt, ranee,"
it produces an ensemble such as the writer of this imperfect *ketch
has never before enjoyed. To give an adequate representation is
quite out of the question—its beauty and its lovelinoss altogether
forbid it, but it may be permitted to observe that

......
THE RIVER MEDWAY,
which is in the distance, is, at high water, on viditlng terms with
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
luxutiant beyond imagination. There is not a landscape gardener
thrt will not be proud to take a lesson here, and the Proprietor
has added so much of ingenuity, and of ♦ariety, that the scene
never tires—at every turn something isew and beautiful is pre-
sented.
In the centre is
" AN OBSERVATORY 50 FEET IN HEIGH4‘,"

WHICH STANDS 850 FEET HIGHER THAN CANTER.

BURY

From this spot Dover and Gravesend are both brought within view,
and the coast of France rren without difficulty.
THE TERRACE WALK, THAT
RUNS PARALLEL WITH THE LONDON-ROAD,

Is adorned.by American shrubs and flowering plants without number;
and to perfeet this scene there are

THE SPLENDID WOODS OF BLEAN

(of which this property includes four acres), to protect the villa
from the wintry winds—the Kitchen Gardens are welt planned,
and the supply of fruit and vegetables is almost without end.
Dispersedly placed, and in capital taste, are to be seen about the
grounds everthing that ingenuity and art combined could effect.
In one spot is a grotto. Contiguous to it
THE ORNAMENTAL WATERS,
WITH THREE VESSELS IN FULL SAIL,

of solid copper, and wire rigging, and a Jet d'eau 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 pleasing ♦ocation. It has 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. Neither words nor painting can do it adequate
justice: we know of nothing comparable with the scene, so as to
give it that vivid oolouring 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 padlocks. The offices within and without are
corresponding, and the whole in complete apple-pie order. It is
four miles from Canterbury; and the society everywhere is pro.
verbial for its being prone to good fellowship, with lots 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 Wright's famous hotel at Can-
terbury ; the Crown, Rochester ; the Ship, Dover ; the Auction
Mart; and at Mr. George Robins's offices, Londou.

IN ROTHERHITHE.—A Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE.
The GLOBE DOCK, with the Essential Buildings thereupoii;
Wet and Dry Docks, large Warehouses, and a Residence.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS Hill SELL hv
AUCTION, at the Mart, London, on Tnuasnav, the 21st
of August, at Twelve o'clock, in One Lot, by direction of
THE PROPRIETORS,
an exceeding improvable Freehold Property. It is situate in the
best part, that is

IN ROTHERHITHE.STREET,

with a

FRONTAGE " EXTENDING TO 253 FEET:'

and an

INVALUABLE WATER FRONTAGE
ABUTTING ON THE RIVER THAMES, 278 FEET
and in immediate connexion with
THE THAMES TUNNEL.
This Property is altogether exceedingly desirable as a permanent
Investment, but Mr. Robins, in following his undeviating course,
must begin by acknowledging that before the contemplated large
revenue becomes manifest a considerable outlay must take place,
as the Buildings are by no means in good order.
The Property, it will have been seen, is very extensive, and in.
eludes that which must always be a valuable source of Income,
THE wEr DOCK IS 108 FEET BY 52,
THE DRY DOCK 139 FEET BY 08.

The Rental from these alone will be very great, but there is be-
sides a Residence adapted to a Ship Builder (this only requires Po
be ornamented), twa smaller abodes, with an oakum loft 35 feet
by 18, a mould loft 40 feet by 20, the Saw Pit and Wheel, a
3lacksmith's Shop, with