The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-04-23 00:00:00

THE HON. CAPT. DUNCOMBE, M.P

(who has just completed the purchase of the splendid pro-
perty of KILNWICK PERCY, IN YORKSHIRE.)
to OFFER to PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Auction
Mart, London, on THURSDAY, June 3, at Twelve, in 2 Lots,
A SINGULARLY DESIRABLE FREEHOLD AND
COPYHOLD ESTATE.
It has been familiar to the county for many years as
THE STAGENHOE ESTATE,

and was always greatly admired ; but it must be stated it is
now no longer in its original state of deshabille. The ho-
nourable proprietor, when he completed this purchase, two
or three years ago, had determined to make this abode not
only worthy of his family's present occupation, but to de-
scend to succeeding generations. In consequence he em-
ployed one of the first artistes in building to remodel, and, as
it eventual' proved, nearly to rebuild,
THIS SPLENDID FABRIC.

Its completion, and the Yorkshire purchase, were simul-
taneous ; so that his successor will not have to encounter
any outlay—if it be excepted, that the papering of the grand
suite of rooms has been left undone only to give a fair suc-
cessor to this almost unequalled habitation an opportunity to
display her coin peculiar tact and grace.
THE MANSION IS OF THE

FINEST GRECIAN ORDER OF ARCHITECTURE,
with a fine south aspect, and plate-glass windows. Without
intending anything discourteous, even
THE FAR-FAMED HOO, _ .

its immediate neighbour, must of necessity succumb to its
proud rival ; the necessary result of an expenditure which
has exceeded
THIRTEEN THOUSAND POUNDS. _ .

In the house and offices it may be confidently urged, and
it will at once be obvious, that both tact and consummate
judgment presided over the completion—and of course has
left all competition at an immeasurable distance, indeed the
county of Herts would be puzzled to discover another house
where solidity and good taste harmonise so well as at Sta-
genboe. Again, the situation cannot be too higly commended.
It is placed in the salubrious vale between Welwyn and Hit-
chen, with a railway (in contemplation) only two miles off,
when the journey to the metropolis will be accomplished in
an hour and a half. Its approach is by three distinct lodge
entrées, two of them of remarkably good designs—one of the
pure Gothic order.
THE NOBLE MANSION
is seated on an eminence facing the south, in
A PARK OF GREAT BEAUTY:

wherein the undulating grounds give weight to the scenic
effect produced by the luxuriant timber, diversified by
" stately avenues,' adorned by lime and chestnut trees.
From the elevated grounds the view over the rich valley, and
the meandering of
THE MIMRAN TROUT-STREAM

below, present such agreeable varieties, that the contempla-
tive mind can never be at a loss for subjects whereon to re-
pose amid the beauteous scene that will encompass him. A
gentleman devoted to field-sports may gratify himself here to
heart's content, it being about the centre of the hunt, and his
game abundant. The church (though last not least in our
dear love) is within a quarter of a mile. To describe the
conveniences throughout the house and offices would occupy
more of space than is devoted to a public announcement; it
may be comprehended in a very few words—a man of family
and high pretensions will find, both within and without, every
possible comfort and accommodation that he can desire,
beside allowing him to be a little, or even over fastidious.
Mr. Robins endeavoured, during his survey and in the
discharge of his pleasing duty, to discover some want or im-
perfection, but he looked for it in vain; and the offices are
unquestionably superior, in quantity and quality, to any thing
within reach. Probably the capital hot and cold baths should
have the advantage of a separate notice. The statuary and

Devonshire marble chimneipieces throughout the abode are
exceedingly valuable._ In fact, it may be summed up thus—

THE WHOLE IS FAULTLESS ;,

and, this point beim: put at rest, it may be asked where else
is it to be found ? The kitchen gardens are walled and plen-
tifully stocked ; the front of the house is adorned by a ter-
race and a small flower garden tastefully laid out, with
THE EVERGREEN BANKS,

to give additional effect, and at the same time be a secure
protection from "the winter's cold." The estate compre-
hends altogether