The Sun.
London, England, 1845-08-16 00:00:00

AT BOUGHTON HILL,

and its splendid grounds run parallel to the passing scene of this
interesting road. In days of yore Boughton Hill presented 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-
stacle to encounter, is now a gentle and almost unperceived ascent.
Upon this hill now dwells
THE INCOMPARABLE VILLA,

the property of, and completed in his usual good taste by Henry
Wool!right, Eq., 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 acros., the green sward that
encompasses it. The natural beauty of thi; position it will not
be attempted to describe, because it is fearless:f asserted that it
must be seen or it eannot be appreciated; the beaZitiss that press
on the enraptured sight, strewed by the hands of Art .trld Nature,
combined over this surface, will hold a place in the memory
which never can Ise effaced, and ere the visit is half completed.,wfth
common assent it will be responded to by all,
THAT FAIRY LAND
is in view. Of the residence little has yet been said (althoughl art
outlay of 6,0001. has just been 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 that a family (not
too large) can desire. It has been erected within the last seven,
years, and n hatever can be understood by the comprehensive term
"comfort" will be found to hold a prominent place bare ; but
WITHIN THIS LITTLE ELYSIUM,
is placed a GAZEEBO of NOVEL FORM,

and so ingeniously contrived that the beauteous scenery by which
it is so entirely surrounded is seen with immensely increased effect.
It is really quite impossible to do justice to the tact thstt has pre-
sided over this great feature cf the abode. Its form is dt.todecagon,
there are five windows, each diversifying the scene. . _

The ingenuity that has conceived this happy effort to give ad.
ditional effect to the magnificent scene is unquestionable.
IT 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 imperfectsketch
has never before enjoyed. To give an adequate representation i•g
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 NORE,

which is in the distance, is, at high water, on visiting 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
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.
sonted.
In the centre is
" AN OBSERVATORY 50 FEET IN HEIGHT."
WHICH STANDS 350 FEET HIGHER THAN
CANTERBURY
From this spot Dover and Gravesend are 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 Iloweringplants without number;
an
ardrteoperfect this scene there are rising in majestic grandeur In
the

THE SPLENDID WOODS OF BLEAN
(of which this property Includes four acres), to protect the villa
fromthe wintry y
winch,—the Kitchen Gardens are well planned.
and the
of fruit and vegetables most abundant.
ppl
Dispersedly placed, and in excellent taste, are to be seen about the
grownds everything 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 lit d'eau which Mr.
NspEoNt TislTalsEeeSenAdTgtTotitloA, TRAFALGAR-SQUARE."
of no
Robins will not dishonour by a comparison with the
ordi-
nary ingenuity, represents a perpetual telegraph and windmill.
which never cease their ple • ming vocation. It has consumed MP
feet of iron pipe to accomplish this.

THE EDDYSTONE LIGHT HOUSE
adorns the centre of the waters, in which exist myriads 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 colouring by which those who have not had
ocular demonstration, may recognise its wild phenomena. And
now the composer feels that he must compassionate with h
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 Canterbury; and the society everywhere is pro-
verbial for its being prone to good fellowship, with lots of sheeting.
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 ; Mr. Wilkin.
son, solicitor, Canterbury; the Auction Mart; and at Mr. George
Robins's oilion, London,