The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-07-13 00:00:00

THIRTEEN HOURS' RIDE TO LONDON

Particulars, with plans, arc preparing. To be had six
weeks before the auction, at the Waterloo, Liverpool; the
Hotels, Manchester ; the Plough, Cheltenham ; at the Auc-
tion Mart ; and Mr. George Robins's Offices, Covent-garden.

THIS IMPORTANT SALE IS DELAYED UNTIL
THE 17TH OF AUGUST,
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT.
WINDERMERE LAKE.—CROFT LODGE.
The great Feature of the Alpine Mountain Scenery, proudly
standing alone for its high renown and multifarious Beau-
ties, a combination which could alone be acquired by
, judgment, great taste, and considerable outlay. It Ap-
proaches the Lake, its rich Meadows extending to 50
Acres in the Valley, independently of the Rising Grounds,
which include altogether near 80 Acre4.l" the splendid and
exceedingly correct taste in Furnit , fine Collection of
Original Pictures, Cellar of the icest Wines, may all
be added to the purchase.
VER. GEORGE ROBINS is tered that he has been
selected by the worthy propr etor,
JAMES BRANCKER, Esq., of Liverpool,
to offer to PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Auction
Mart, London, on TUESDAY, August 17, at Twelve, and in
consequence of a recent severe domestic affliction,
THE SALE WILL BE PEREMPTORY,
a singularly desirable and highly
IMPORTANT FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
which, from its countless beauties, is not easily approached,
and still less by the imperfect sketeh that is about to he at-
tempted. It is not a little fortunate for the honoured indi-
vidual who has been preferred to bring this splendid estate
under public review, that its indescribable beauties are on
record in the minds of every one who has visited:Westmore-
land during the progress of its completion. It is but faint
praise to say that it is
THE LEADING FEATURE
,AMID THE LAKE
SCENERY ,
since nothing, even within these hallowed regions, has ven-
tured to aspire to such a distinction t.
nd is, that in selecting
and the great difficulty
that presses upon Mr. Robins s
from the countless beauties that prevail everywhere, he will
necessarily in this abridged statement leave too many unno-
ticed.
THE MANSION IS OF AN IMPOSING CHARACTER,
ERECTED. ENTIRELY OF STONE.
The order of Architecture may he a little equivocal, or
rather, it presents an admixture of the several orders, ren-
dered perfect by the taste of the liberal proprietor. A
drawing, which will accompany the printed particulars must
neeessarilVbe an humble effort to bring such a combination

of taste and judgment into so limited a space; it win, how-
ever, most assuredly give such a Powerful claim to admira-
tion, as to incline all such as can afford, and are anxious, to
APPROACH ELYSIUM IN THIS WORLD,

to pay an early visit to Croft Lodge, where, indeed, he will
find just cause to exclaim, " How imperfectly has Paradise
been represented in this feeble attempt."
The situation was originally selected wisely ; it is seated
on a lawn of considerable beauty, protected from the north
and easterly winds by the almost interminable hills which
form

AN AMPHITHEATRE CLOTHED IN VERDURE,
where the flocks and herds ascend to the very summit, to
vary and improve the landscape. From the mountain-top is
presented a scene that it would he in vain to attempt to de-
scribe; for it has been truly said,
IT BEGGARS ALL DESCRIPTION.

In progressing through the winding progress to the acclivity,
it is almost impossible for the imagination to arrive at a full
appreciation of the
HARMONIOUS COMBINATION,
. _

which seems to increase in beauty and effect at every fresh
break or peep which nature has vouchsafed through the
woods. It is on this fearful height that Windermere is
in all its glory, where
"The sunbeam slumbers, and the leaves scarce curled
By the cool breeze, their verdant tresses lave
Translucent through its tide."
The little intermediate space from that vast water is seen with
THE CONFLUENCE OF THE TWO BEAUTIFUL
RIVERS, THE BRATHAY AND ROTHAY,
which are parallel with the Terrace-walk ; the former river,
with its ornamental bridge, is a great feature, extending in
the other direction to a similitude with

THE FAMED VIRGINIA WATERS,
(which are left at an immeasurable distance,) and to the
Swiss cottage in its purest taste ; its harbour and the splen-
did river which alone separates it from the lake. The ambi-
tion of the respected proprietor has lead him to prepare a
fleet in this dock which is more than equal to compete with
,:ne once favoured flotilla on Virginia Water, and her Yacht,
THE PRIDE OF THE LAKE,
CA ' lES igHE FLAG OF THE COMMODORE.
But 1. eturn to the mansion. It is ornamented in front by
a balcony and gallery of singular beauty, the windows arc
of plate glass, and within it will be found the most perfect
accommodation that a reasonable mind can desire, observing
that comfort in its best form has been regarded to a great
extent, while the enormous expenditure, which is conspicu-
ous everywhere, has been disregarded, and only auxiliary to
the view of rendering it quite perfect. It is, in fact,
A PALACE IN MINIATURE,
in the most comprehensive sense. A splendid conservatory
adorns one wing, and there are hot and cold baths ; the
rooms are of the best proportions ; the bed-chambers in
uted with dressing-rooms.- The

abundann
principal suite of rooms are fitted up in unusually good
taste ; they are in communication, and nearly the whole are
r ornamented by massive mahogany doors, with chimney-
pieces of pure statuary marble. The domestic arrangement
may be accounted perfection, and the offices within and
without so complete as to leave nothing to be desired. The
ell;tnneys, of castellated form, are so admirably arranged,
tnz;, 'woke and its annoyance have necessarily abdicated.
It ma; b•- well to recur again to the situation. If the reader
be weary the description, the writer promises he will not
be so when reality is brought under his review. Win-
dermere it is known is always accounted
THE LEVIATHAN OF THE LAKES,
and Croft Lodge partakes of its beauties infinitely beyondanv
of its rival candidates, inasmuch as its breadth and its love-
liness increases as it approaches nearer to the Elysium, and
terminates close to the spot where the confluence of the
rivers takes place. The beauteous valley seen in all direc-
tions, is nowhere more perfect than viewed during the pro-
gress through the rocks and precipitous hills.
The luxuriant country in which Croft( Lodge is embo-
somed ; the lucid expanse of its lake ; the distant moun-
tains lifting their glacier summits to Heaven—the combina-
tion must be felt while gazing on this scene, and a delicious
tranquality will steal upon the heart and harmonise with
every kindly feeling. It will exert a sort of fascination over
the senses, and hold the spectator for a time in mute and
breathless contemplation.

The road to Ambleside separates the mansion from the
gardens and river, it is the subject of constant admiration
from all those who frequent the lakes, and equally eulogised
by those who have benefitted by a tour into Switzerland.
The only parallel case which Mr. Robins can bring to his
recollection is the

SCENERY OF LOCH LOMOND,
and it becomes matter of doubt which to prefer; this truism
will leave the reader to judge of the treat that is in store, and
it ought to be added, that the poets of the present age have
selected this vicinage, with a view to perpetuate their fame.
Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Southey have reason to be
proud of the auxiliaries found in this earthly Paradise to aid
in their Prolific muse. The situation is proverbial for lon-
gevity, and an East Indian who has amassed considerable
wealth at the expense of his constitution, need only to possess
Croft Lodge to ensure an immediate renewal of a lease for a
very prolonged life. The society is everywhere around of
the best description. Those who would be gay will find
abundant opportunity, not forgetting the pleasurable scenes
which are constantly presented by the regattas. To conclude
it may be well to observe, that the lakes are now within 14
hours' ride of the metropolis of London.
It will be on view six weeks antecedently to the sale, only
by means of a descriptive particular, and a drawing and plan
of the estate (at Is. each,) to be had at the Waterloo, Liver-
pool ; the best Hotels at Manchester ; Plough, Cheltenham ;
Hotel, Leamington ; the Auction Mart ; and at Mr. ato.
ROBINS' Offices, London.

THIS IMPORTANT SALE IS DELAYED UNTIL
THE 19TH AUGUST,
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT.
IN THE SOUTH OF DEVONSHIRE.
The Bradley Estate, near to the Market Town of
Newton Abbot, distinguished from/ all Contempora-
ries for the Splendid Woods and' Scenery that en-
compass it ; together with the Ancient Mansion House
and Offices, Park-like Groutich, and very rich Gra-
zing and Arable Lands in tiilValley below, all within
a Ring Fence, independently of the Freelmld Estate
and Influence arising from the Fairs and Markets,
the Market Place, and all its Appendages of great extent,
and several of the best Houses in the Town, with Coal
Wharfs and the Bradley Inn, beside the extensive Mano-
rial Rights and Privileges within the Borough of Newton
Abbot and Newton Bushel, a most desirable Investment,
and in One Lot.
IIV[R. GEORGE ROBINS is much pleased that he has
.171 been selected by the worthy divine and respected pro-
prietor to SELL, by PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the
Auction Mart, London, on THURSDAY, August 19, at Twelve,
in One Lot, a
VERY IMPORTANT FREEHOLD ESTATE,
and certainly one of
THE MOST RENOWNED THROUGHOUT THE
COUNTRY. THE BRADLEY ESTATE
has acquired a fame that has been perpetuated for many ge-
nerations. History has recorded its antiquity ; indeed, it is
fortunate that so much has been already said in its praise
from unequivocal authority, that but little is left for Mr.
Robins to offer by way of panegyric. Before he ventures
upon the responsibility of pourtraying by his feeble attempt
THE WOODS OF BRADLEY, AND THE SURPAS-
SING BEAUTY OF THE WOODLAND SCENERY,
he will give a short outline of the nature and extent of pro-
perty that is to be brought under review.
First—The Manor of Highwick and Hundred of Tem-
bridge, in the Borough of Newton Bushel and Newton
Abbot. The Courts Leet and Baron, Lordship, Royalties
and Privileges of the Borough of Newton Bushel and Abbot.
The Courts and Chief Rents belonging to the Fairs and Mar-
kets of Newton Abbot. The Bradley Inn, the Market-place,
and a portion of the best Shops and Residences within the
Town and Borough •, together with the necessary
AND INSEPARABLE INFLUENCE THEREUNTO
BELONGING AND APPERTAINING.
The rental and value derivable from the portion may be
estimated at near.£l,ooo a year.
THE BRADLEY ESTATE AND WOODS
extend to near 350 acres of rich grazing and arable lands, en-
tirely within a ring fence; the tithe and poor-rate very li-
mited.

THE MANSION IS VERY ANCIENT,
and in candour it must be proclaimed that it has been very
much disregarded for many years; history has been more
kind, and in the olden times awarded to its meed of praise.
A new possessor will distinguish his taste from that of by-
gone days, and, with a pretty considerable outlay, render it a
suitable appendage to the magnificent woods that adorn it ;
nor is it improbable a more elevated spot would be selected
to substitute another mansion. It is, however, of the famed
woods and to

THE SCENE OF ENCHANTMENT WITHIN THEM,
that the reader's attention is called—they rise in majestic
grandeur, and

IN AMPHITHEATRIC PRIDE
around the venerable abode, ascending to a tremendous
height, the scene varying at every turn, with walks and rides
disposed by the hand of The Great Master in every direction,
until the summit is accomplished, when a scene is presented
that may be imagined, but certainly cannot well be described :
for extent and loveliness nothing can surpass it—the mur-
muring of the rapid river Lemon in the sequestered regions
below—and when the setting sun condescendingly makes
golden all the leaves—when the music of a thousand birds is
heard—it is not too much to liken the scene to one approach-
ing Elysium : it presents a striking concentration of sublime
and majestic scenery, softened by the intermixture of features
the most romantic and picturesque,
" 'Till breathless, as we grow when feeling most;
And silent,—we stand in thoughts too deep

For utterance."
The poet aye, and the painter too, amid the scenes of rocks
and woods, and pellucid streams, may realise, and without
the aid of fancy's sketch, a picture of transcendent beauty
and interest—rivalling all that has been said or sung
"OF OTHER CLIMES AND ISLES
REMOTE."

This portion of the estate, with the domain already referred
to, closely approximates upon the town, which it ought to
have been observed is one of the most improved and still im-
proving towns in Devonshire. The land is necessarily en-
hanced considerably in value, and it will not be estimating it
too highly at near £l,OOO a year. A nobleman or gentleman
inclined to field sports will find it to his heart's content at
Bradley, and for hunting, shooting, or fishing, it fears no
rival. It is in the vicinity of Torquay (the pet watering
place of the south), with Teignmouth, Dawlish, Totness, and
Exmouth, all within a morning's drive, and the railway when
completed this autumn will bring

LONDON AND BRADLEY-WOODS WITHIN
SEVEN HOUR'S RIDE OF EACH OTHER.
To conclude, it may be important to those in search of wealth,
with scenery beyond comparison, to know it, it has been as-
certained that there are minerals upon the property ; and
longevity in this favored clime is become proverbial.—Full
particulars of this highly-favored estate will be ready, with a
plan to accompany it, 28 days before the sale, and then had
at the' leading hotels and libraries at all the neighbouring
watering-places : at the New London Hotel. Exeter ; Beaze-
lev's Hotel; the Bradley Inn ; and Mr. D'ARCY, Solicitor,
at Newton Abbot; Mr. T. CHURCH, Solicitor, Bedford-
row; the Auction Mart; and at Mr. GEORGE ROBINS'i;
Offices, London. Mr. NICHOLAS WALKE the surveyor
of Newton Abbot, will be so good as to show the estate.

THIS IMPORTANT SALE IS DELAYED UNTIL
THE 19TH AUGUST,
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT.
IN THE SOUTH OF DEVONSHIRE.
The Collation Kirkham Estate, 1,260 Acres,,lll Freehold,
an Investment of great Importance, in the Parish of Paing-
ton, with the Manorial Rights and/Privileges, divided
into convenient Farms, the Id not to be surpassed
throughout the County, with unexceptionable /Ten-
antry ; also 100 Acres of Woo and Plantations, and the
entire Village of Collaton, three miles from Torquay, four
from Totness, and six from Dartmouth ; and the Occombe
Estate, two miles off, which will form a separate Lot.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS is honoured by jlle_ todirestipis
of the highly estimable proprietor to OFFERPUB-
LIC COMPETITION, at the Auction Mart, London, 011
THURSDAY, August 19, at Twelve,
A SINGULARLY ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD LANDED
ESTATE, of which it may be stFNa.tkeNclD,oo(uaunßdßETtpheALobNAsTDNervil'alit,iA:s.
is made advisedly,) it stands alone ,
THROUGHOUT
NDEVON'SHER
AN INVESTMENT, IN TEHIE STRICTEST SENSE
OF THE WORD,
CERTAolfNeTaili'dotßr,EwiEiieNhT.tlßELYnßdeEdN4lhOolilVEd REMOVED
In the spirit is intended "
in every announcement of the individual who has been
selected to direct
THE SALE OF THIS GEM,
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PRIMROSE HILL, BEBICGTON.
thin a few Yards of the Rail ay Station.
,ET, Five newly-erected TTA.GES, suitable
reception of genteel Fam es, and within a short
f the Ferries. The Rent is £2O per annum.
Ir. JAMES, Railway-office, Birkenhead.

URS AND THE GENTRY OF LIVER-
ND THE ENVIRONS.

POOL

RE' S from the Collection of the late
'ELUL BARON DE COSS are now on View,
TE SALE, at Mr.LACEY'S, NO. 100, Bold-street,

Il Five o'clock, daily

ILSON (from London) respectfully solicits the
early inspection of the above fine works of art,
rise genuine productions of •the most eminent
:he Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Flemish,
French schools, in the finest state of preserva-
playing merits of the highest quality.

LLD, by

PRIVATE TREATY, with immediate pos-
)dern-built DWELLING-HOUSE, near
`Vest Derby, with suitable OUTBUILDINGS
t GARDEN, now occupied by the;Rev. William

k.cres of LAND, Derby measure.
The House commands a beautiful
and contains Dininw:room, Drawing-
Kitchen, Butler'iantry, and Store-
-1 Floor; Five Bedr ns, Two Dressing-
t, and Bath-rooms n the First Floor;
vants' Bedrooms on the Third Floor. The
ions and dry. The Outbuildings comprise
ad Wash house, a Three-stalled Stable, with
.00m, Shippon, &c. The House and Build-
mith every modern convenience, a large sum
laid out upon them. The Garden is partly
l stocked with choice Fruit Trees in full
vises may be viewed, by Ticket, on MON-
DAYS, between the hours of Twelve and

, and about Six
3US to the House

a lately