The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-06-12 00:00:00

ROBERT DENISON, ESQ.

to SELL by PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Auction
Mart, London, on THURSDAY, the 30th of July, at Twelve
o' Clock,

A SINGULARLY DESIRABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE,
and certainly one of

THE MOST. DISTINGUISHED THROUGHOUT

THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE.

ft is not a little fortunate and delightful reminiscence for the
ndividual who has to eonittose this feeble effort that the
FAME OF KILNWICK PERCY

stands not in need of artificial aid to pourtray its multifarious
beauties. It has acquired a renown that would be impaired
by any attempt that Mr. Robins could perpetrate in an en-
deavour to eulogise it; and therefore he feels relieved from
a necessity to go very much into detail, and will confi►►e
himself to the higher points and advantages, some of which
would perchance escape observation. It is beyond doubt
one of the

MOST INFLUENTIAL ESTATES IN THE COUNTY ;
but it may be as well to demonstrate the fact by a few con-
cise remarks : it includes -

THE-WHOLE TOWNSHIP OF KILNWICK PERCY,
which contains SIXTEEN HUNDRED ACRES
of exceedingly good land; the whole of which is convertible ;
and it is not a little refreshing at this moment to witness the
effect which has been produced by extraordinary good farm-
ing ; the crops speak intelligibly, and leave competition at a
great distance ; it is seen on the instant that the hand and
head of an agricultural artiste has been busily and success-
fully employed, and displays a proud confirmation of what
may be accomplished by talent and capital. It may be re-
marked as a fact of rare occurrence, that throughout the de-
mesne there is not a single acre of land that has not passed
the ordeal of Mr. Denison's penetrating eye and judgment.
It has been drained throughout, and the whole at this
moment presents the most refreshing contrast to any Con-
temporary property, and shows the satisfactory result of an
estate so perfect throughout as not to have left (even Capa-
bility Brown. had he been alive) the opportunity to indulge
in his favourite passion of improvement,
THE MANSION HOUSM

is every thing that can be required ; it is seen nestling under
the wings and fostering care of the surrounding lofty hills by
which it is delightfully screened from the importunity of win-
try winds;
TIIE SPLENDID AMPHITHEATRE AND DIVERSI-

FIED VIEWS
must be seen to be appreciated. The steep ascent is clothed
in verdure to the summit.

TIIE WOODLAND SCENERY, of SURPASSING

BEAUTY,
is diversified by lofty projecting hills and fertile dells. Lux-
uriant banks pleading in their beauttouslbrtn at the foot of
the hanging woods, perpetual ivy whioa, v ilic una ;morns
the countless thousands of forest trees, vistas formed by
nature's hand, the- hermitage, the fishing ponds, a. valley
teeming in wild luxuriance, the ripling of the waters and
pelucid stream gently gliding through the groves, the Ameri-
can plants fresh and green in little myriads, livesting the
winter months of anything like ennui or discomfort, com-
plete a coup d'oeil that seem to approach Elysium, and pro-
duce an effect that it would be idle to attempt to describe
through this imperfect sketch—
" There's nothing left to Fancy's guess,
•
You see that all is loveliness."
Claude would have delighted to exert his pencil in such a
cause, and Scotia's bard would have been well employed in
giving it effect.
THE FINELY WOODED PARK,

with its
EXTENSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL WATERS,'
and vessels in full costume, aid this delightful illusion, and
the land is, besides, unusually productive. Upon the
PLEASURE AND PARK FARMS,
including SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES of FINE FEED-
ING GRASS LAND;
may be seen, in great numbers, oxen that will put in strong
claims at Christmas to the Smithfield prizes. After this de-
claration, the quality -of the soil will n.o longer be equivocal.
But to return to the abode ;—it is adapted to suit the views
of a family of pretensions, for whom there would be abun-
dant accommodation. Ingenuity and a little tact have, how-
ever, precluded. the slightest appearance of being overhoused.
The principal rooms are well proportioned, and the domestic
accommodation throughout so complete as to leave nothing
to be desired ; and it must be borne in mind, that there is
not the slightest need of any outlay, either in real or orna-
mental decoration. The Offices, which are of recent creation,
are not to be surpassed anywhere :
THE SPLENDID CONSERVATORIES
give a ton to the ensemble. A Flower Garden, adorned by
ROCK WORK AND THE 'FOUNTAIN,
are unceasingly improving and increasing the beauty of the
spectacle. Amid this scene of loveliness, adorned by so
much of wood and water, hill and dale, with grounds undu-
lating, everywhere there is a perpetual effort for the ascen-
dancy, which renders it difficult to award the prize. The
writer has only to add, that if he possessed the power of in-
vention (he presumes not to hint at that of eloquence), he
would be at a-loss to create a single, solitary want at Kiln-
wick ; indeed perfection may be said to prevail throughout.
THE LITTLE CHURCH IN THE PARK,
of the Saxon order, is close at hand, fitted up in solid carved
oak, with ancient glass window ;—nor must the situation be
treated lightly. York, with its splendid fame and magnifi-
cent Minster, is within fifteen miles ; Leeds, with its railway.
a little more removed ; and Pocklington is close by. But
the grand desideratum is vet to be proclaimed it is
WITHIN TEN HOURS DRIVE OF LONDON,
and an M.P. will now breakfast in the bosom of his family,
and surprise the Honourable Members of St. Stephen's by
his eloquence the same evening.
TH GARDENS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS
are so beautiful as to harmonize with the landscape ; and it
may be added, they are so complete that no auxiliary aid is
required.
THE HOT AND SUCCESSION HOUSES AND
PINERY

are formed upon the new principle of hot water, and the fruit
is incomparably fine. The famed Beech Tree, which has
already
NUMBERED 400 YEARS ON THE LAWN,
is 270 feet in circumference. There is a Terrace Drive of
two miles around the estate. To conclude ;it is affirmed.
(without fear of any one to gainsay it) that Kilnwick pos-
sesses a combination that would indeed be vain to seek else-
where.

The rental and value will approach
_ .. THREE THOUSAND POUNDS A-YEAR.

It can only be seen by a ticket, to be had of Messrs. AT-
KINSON, DIBB, and BOLLAND, Solicitors, Leeds, or at Mr.
ROBINS'S Office, London.
P.S.—The printed particulars will be ready twenty-eight
days antecedently to the sale, with a drawing and plan, to be
had at the Salutation, Wetherby ; the Royal Hotel, Leeds ;
Waterloo, Liverpool; York Herald and Courant Offices, and
Simpson's Hotel, York ; the Manchester Times and Adver-
tiser Offices, Manchester ; and at the Auction Mart, London.