The Sun.
London, England, 1842-05-11 00:00:00

THE BEAUTEOUS VALE BELOW

is so picturesque, so varied, and so extensive, as to puzzle thefeeble
powers of the writer to describe it faithfully, without encountering;
the charge of colouring the landscape too highly. It may be said
in great truth, throughout England, there is nothing to surpass it ;
the most fastidious would find it difficult to improve even in their
mind's eye the panorama that is presented; the river with its
moving scenery appears like

A SPLENDID LAKE TO ADORN THE LOVELY Nr ALLEY,
and is a valuable auxiliary to the Grave; the views are of such
extent as may be imagined by bringing within sight the massive
pile cf Windsor Castle, after passing over a vale of singular
richness and variety; and there are ornamental waters dispers-
edly placed throughout the domain, to diversify and ornament the
landscape. The kitchen gardens are walled and plentifully sup-
plied. But it is time to recur to the Mansion : it is a solid
structure, erected with a view to durability ; it is one full of coin.
fort and convenience ; there is, in fact, no lack of anything that a
gentleman of fortune or a first-rate merchant can desire, who re-
tires from his daily professional gains to enjoy the quiet repose of
the Grove; and there is a conservatory, to find amusement dur.
ing his absence to a fair hostess. The property extends to about

ELEVEN ACRES OF LAND, ---
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including the house, wood, gardens, and rich park meadows. In
the court-yard are two coach-houses and six-stall stables, with
brewhouse, and al: the appendages connected with the word com.
fort. The leasehold is subject to only a nominal ground-rent. The
Railway Terminus is only three miles off.

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Particulars, may be had of George Shaw, Eq., solicitor,
Billericay; at the Green Man, Blackheath; the Auction Mart ;
and in Covent-garden.

IN THE SOUTH OF DEVONSHIRE.

The COLLATON KIRKHAM ESTATE, I,I7O—ACRES, all
FREEHOLD, an INVESTMENT of GREAT IMPORT-
ANCE, with the MANORIAL RIGHTS and PRIVILEGES,
and an unexceptionable TENANTRY; 100 ACRES of
WOODS and PLANTATIONS, with the entire VILLAGE
of COLLATON, Three Miles from Torquay,
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is directed to OFFER
to PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Auction Mart,
Lo..don, on Tir uasnsv, June 2, in One Lot, at Twelve,
A SINGULARLY ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD LANDED ES-
TATE. which, it may IN stated, stands alone
THROUHOUT DEVON'S FAVOURED LAND AS 4N
INVESTMENT, WHEREIN DOUBT AND UNCERTAINTY
ARE ENTIRELY REMOVED.

It is fortunately without the alloy of a mansion and its consequent
expense. It comprehends altogether about
ELEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY ACRES
KVIIRLKLHA AG %.1
OF MEADOW, PASTURE, ORCHARD, AND WOOD-
LANDS, divided into convenient farms; a few only are on lease
for a Omit period, and the whole very considerably underlet. The
ESTATE
real value on the determination of the few leases will exceed
OF COLLATON.
TWO THOUSAND POUNDS A YEAR.
A rich East Indian should be tempted into this purchase and splen.
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did vicinity, not unfrequently assimilated
THEs
THECO L LA
WHOLETO N
TO HEAVEN UPON EARTH,
if he would repair the mischief inflicted by getting wealth at the
expense of a debilitated constitution. Torquay, which is on the
verge of this estate, with splendid villas most invitingly placed in
readiness for a nabob, is famed for the countless numbers of vale.
tudinarians that have been restored to health by the genial Willi.
ence of its atmosphere. Dartmouth and Totnes are close at hand,
and Exeter within a drive of two hours, and

WITHIN EIGHT HOURS OF THE METROPOLIS OF
LONDON.
THE TENANTRY ARE ALL FIRST-RATE MEN ;
AND NOT A SOLITARY ARREAR ON THE ESTATE.
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A PANORAMA QUITE PERFECT.
Torquay and Babbecombe Bay are seen at the foot of this stupen-
dous and romantic hill, while the
UNRIVALLED DART
winds its rapid and circuitous route through

WOODLAND SCENERY OF SURPASSING BEAUTY,
and presents a constant accession of fresh delight.

THE PACKET STATION
is finally fixea at Dartmouth.

THE MANOR AND MANORIAL RIGHTS
will not be disregarded. The grazing portion of the land is unsur-
passable ; the cattle fed at Paynton are soon recognised at Smith-
field. 't he produce from tho meadow land

EXCEEDS TWO TONS PER ACRE,
while the corn lands produce from four to five quarters of wheat
and barley. It has beside 10 acres of new orchard, and 16 of woods
and plantations, and

THE ENTIRE VILLAGE OF COLLATON.
Thus terminates a very imperfect representation of the most de-
sirable investment of the county.
Particulars, with descriptive plans, to be had at the New London
Hotel, Exeter; Royal Hotel, Plymouth; Golden Lion, Ashburton;
the best hotels and libraries at the cluster of watering places in
Devon; at t!'e Seven Stars, Tonics; of Mews. Every and Son,
solicitors, Exeter, of Messrs. Elliott and Son, Paingtor.; at the
Auction Mart; and at Mr. George Robins's offices, London.