The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-04-25 00:00:00

WOODLAND SCENERY AND ORNAMENTAL
WATERS
are ever and anon contending for the supremacy.
" Here swell the vale's, the woods and prospects rise."
The Offices, within and without, are quite commensurate
There is standing for Eight Carriages, Eighteen Stalls, be.
sides loose boxes; and this is independent of
THE HUNTING ESTABLISHMENT,
which is perfect. -
THE CHURCH PREFERMENT
INCLUDES TWO VALUABLE ADVOWSONS,
'with Woo&hester and Frocester, £6OO a year, and Two au.
perior Parsonage Houses. Connected with it is
THE ENT ME VI LLAGE of NYMPHFIELD, WHERE.
IN ARE SIXTY-SIX HOUSES, AND THE
DUCIE ARMS, WITH POLITICAL INFLUENCE
EXTENDING OVER TWELVE HUNDRED
HONEST YEOMEN.
The Kitchen 'Gardens occupy a space of six acres, inclosed
by walls 12 feet in height, clothed with highly-flavoured
fruit, and ornamented by
TEN HOT AND SUCCESSION HOUSES,
in which is included two for Peaches and eight Vineries.
Every thing is so bountiful, that Covent-garden Market
would be accounted a work of supererogation.
THE SPLENDID GROUNDS AND MAGNIFICENT
SCENERY
will next occupy a place in this moderated statement, and
the writer feels that, having in his own person enjoyed the
unspeakable delight to witness this Fairy scene
"!F the modesuses made,"
I, add encounteringor
in constanttaucM ceasion the never-ending
reaks and peeps through the woods, he might almost be ex-
cused if he imbued the landscape with two much colour;
but even this excusable fiult he will avoid. To begin—the
Gr6unds are laid out in that perfect taste which knows how
Ito wed nature to art, without sacrificing her simplicity to the
alliance, and occupied a space extending over a century, be-I
fore they arrived at perfection. There are
MILES OF ROMANTIC WALKS AND DRIVES
WITHIN THIS INCOMPARABLE SPOT,
and the cleverness by which the mountain tops are approach-
ed, by the walks stealing gently and gradually through this
beauteous scene, the fearful acclivity is overcome. It must
be seen to be well appreciated; and when the task is accom-
plished the views which present themselves are a reward
greatly exceeding the fatigue by which it has been accom-
plished, and at the summit it would also appear that the
clouds were in connection with this fruitful demesne. Art is
out of place here, quite an alien to that which nature has
vouchsafed.
TO SEE AND TO FEEL THIS IN ALL. ITS FORCE
THE SPECTATOR
MUST BE ALONE WITH NATURE.
Embosomed in these splendid Woods is seen
THE ANCIENT CASTLE
ERECTED AT THE SUGGESTION OF GEORGE II
The Vale of Gloucester has long been famed for its variec
beauties—Malvern, Dursley, and Riley, with its romantic
encampment, are in the distance,
THE RIVER SEVERN IN ITS IRREGULAR
COURSE PASSING THROUGH THE VALLEY,
forming a conspicuous feature, progressing in silent stillness,
!except where
" Bubbling runnels join the sound,"
or where the wind makes
Music in the sighing of the reeds,"
varying and" improving the Landscape until it will be felt to
eggas -ill description.
THE TERRACE WALKS OF GREAT EXTENT
and importance, are well imagined to improve the swim
Claude-like pictures which nature in its bounty has vouch-
safed to Woodchester. A Temple adorns a different spot,
which overlooks THE ITALIAN GARDENS AND
FOUNTAINS PLAYING with the ornamental water in
the fore-ground ; it would really bring to mind what may be
likened to Elysium, but Mr. Robins feels he is exceeding the
limit he had prescribed to himself, and will therefore take a
very summary view of the rest.
The Rental is, at the express desire of the Noble Earl
20 per cent. less than its neighbours. The Park is full o
deer

THE MANORS AND MANORIAL RIGHTS
give a consequence that will not be overlooked, besides the
greater advantage of being always well supplied with game.'
The fishing is also excellent, and the bunting and field sports
of first-rate order •in fact, the great difficulty would arise in
pointing out an advantage that is not conspicuous here, and,
be it remembered, it is
WITHIN THREE HOURS AND A HALF RIDE OF
LONDON,
a
a short hour of Cheltenham; and railway is in progress
that will almost skirt the village; in conclusion, it may be
safely affirmed, that if hospitality be one of the characteris-
tics of Woodchester,
THE REPRESENTATION OF THE COUNTY, I
will FOLLOW, AS A MATTER OF COURSE,
with

ITHE LORD LIEUTENANCY TO FOLLOW.
One word more at parting ; respecting the Corn Bill. II
is now pretty well understood that the
byADM tcIRABLEn AND STATESMANLIKE MANNER
wu
SIR ROBERT PEEL, BART.,
has settled and put to rest for ever
THE INTRICATE QTESTION OF THE CORN BILL,
will incline all those who were sceptical before to agree with
Mr. Robins, that terra firma (now fixed upon an immovable
rock by the pe:spicacity of the Minister) is infinitely prefera-
ble to Three per Cents. at 97 ; and Mr. Robins desires to in-
vite all such Capitalists as are in search of the best invest-
ment extant, to give him personally the opportunity to ex-
plain more minutely the varied qualifications exclusively
claimed as appurtenances to Woodchester.
Particulars in due time, at the best inns at Stroud, Glou-
cester, Cheltenham, Bath, and Liverpool ; of Mr. MORTON,
on the Estate; at the Auction Mart; and at Mr. GEORGE
RowNs's Office, London.

THE VENERABLE CHURCH
is so contiguous as to he a most acceptable appendage, and
its little unpretending steeple is seen ever and anon peeping'
through the grove, and completing a landscape that can hardly
be appreciated, and in no danger of being overrated. In con-
nexion with this fine property the advantages seem to be with-
out termination. 'We will first begin with
THE CONSEQUENCE AND IMPORTANCE
BELONGING TO THE LORD OF THE MANOR,
independently of pecuniary advantages arising out of the quit
rents and fines.

THE DIDLINGTON ESTATE, ONE OF THE MOST
ELIGIBLE IN NORFOLK, AND, AS A SPORT-
ING ESTATE, IT IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED
THROUGHOUT ENGLAND. THE MANSION
AND PARK ARE OF A CORRESPONDING CHA-
RACTER—A DEMESNE OF 4,000 ACRES WITHIN
A RING FENCE—EXTENSIVE CHURCH PRE-
FERMENT—AND A SEAT IN PARLIAMENT IN
VIEW FOR WEST NORFOLK. THE POOR-
RATE VERY LITTLE, AND DIDLINGTON FREE
OF GREAT TITHES.
AIR. GEORGE ROBINS has the honour to announce
IVA that he is favoured with instructions from
LORD BERNERS
AND THE HON. H. W. WILSON,
to SELL by PUBLIC COMPETITION, at the Auction
Mart, in London, on THURSDAY, the Bth of June, at Twelve
o'clock, in One Lot,
A singularly IMPORTANT FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
with so many advantages connected with it, that it will be
difficult to condense only the leading features in the limited
space of an announcement.
TIIE DIDLINGTON HALL ESTATE
may trace its renown from the period of Lord Berners, who
originally gave to it a character as
A SPORTING DEMESNE
THAT IT WOULD BE IN VAIN TO SEEK FOR
ELSEWHERE THROUGHOUT ENGLAND.
The quantity of game is absolutely without end ; and here
are the paddocks and course where Camarine, Lamplighter,
and Phosphorus, with many others of the best racers of their
day, were bred and trained ; in this respect rivalling
Greece famed for generous steeds, for beauty more."
The numerous covers are so prolific that it is difficult to
award a preference. The slaughter throughout the season is
quite fearful, and the profit from its countless head of game
aids materially the large revenue that is the subject of this
review. The Mansion in its outward form is unpretending,
but as a comfortable " Dulce Domum " it will yield to few
in the county. There is a coziness prevailing throughout
that is rarely seen, vividly exemplifying the " Utile Dulci," •
and the accommodation extends to at least seventy guests, .
who may repose here in comfort; and, this necessarily re-
minds the writer that
A REPRESENTATIVE OF WEST NORFOLK
would find the Hall and Dining-room especially adapted to
the full enjoyment of a portion of his respectable Constitu-
ency ; and

A IS EALY
to collect this little reOUR ve T HEL extent Its is R
understood to be
co-textensive with the parish ; but the sport derivable
from the abundance of game, is of infinitely more importance,
and to a sporting man it will be music to his ear to be inform-
ed of the various packs of hounds which frequently enliven
this vicinity. It may now be desirable to arrest our progress
into the varied agremens of North Mymms, to make a few
observations on the capabilities of this mansion. It has been
so cleverly managed that, although a Viceroy might find
abundant source of enjoyment, and lack nothing included in
the expressive word comfort, there is a total absence of that
fearful annoyance arising out of being over-housed.
THE GRAND GALLERY, OR BANQUETING-
ROOM,
. .

iseems origi
'very likely

;inally to have been created with an idea that is now
to be realised.

- THE REPRESENTATION OF ST. ALBAN'S
is in view, as a matter of course; it is one of the multiplicity
of objects that will accompany this purchase ; one of " the
ways and means" inseparable from the next representation,
of this Borough. But to recur to the mansion—there is the,
most abundant accommodation throughout—lots of conve.l
nience and bed-rooms for the domestics. Ten lofty best bed-
chambers, a staircase of oak, whereon imitation will be
awakened ; the hall, of extraordinary beauty, is paved with
marble ; it is quite adapted to a dinner-room through the
summer and autumn months. The drawing-rooms and salon-
a-manger are all in perfect keeping, fitted up in carved oak,
and oak floors to each, but it is to the tact and singular judg-
went that has directed the whole, to which especial attention
is requested. The expense has been fearful, but good
taste is so conspicuous, that it will never be a source of
regret.

A MAGNIFICENT CONSERVATORY AND
HOT-HOUSE

are in connexion with the second dining-parlour, and a
the subordinate offices are in character. Within the court
yard is everything to render a hunting establishment corn
plete:_

THE GARDENS AND PLEASURE-GROUNDS
are of considerable extent, although two gardeners alone keep'
them in excellent order. The lawn on one side is adorned'
by flowering shrubs, and a variety of American plants ; on
the other the taste of the worthy pastor has inclined to the
encouragement of wild rabbits, who domesticate for hours in
sight of the eating-rooms. The kitchen-gardens are exten-
sive, and great care has been taken to secure the finest speci-
mens of fruit as well as vegetables, and a❑ important feature
suggests itself that will not be disregarded. There exists a'
total independence of

" LA GRANDE CUISINE,"

and the
COOL TEMPERATURE OF THE CELLARS,
indicate that it is worthy to entertain the friends of the in
dependent Member, who (if his prine;pies be of the rigli
order) might perchance
WALK OVER THE COURSE
whenever a vacancy occurs in the representation of the county,
The Ice House, well filled, is amongst the host of agre.
• mens. There are hot, cold, and shower Baths, and an en-
gine which supplies every part of the house with the purest
water ; the most Fashionable Watering Places on the Eastern
Coast are within easy distance.
The Mansion is placed in the
CENTRE OF A FINELY-TIMBERED PARK,
ON THE BANK OF A SPLENDID LAKE,
which, with its luxuriant Plantation walk, approach nearly
TWENTY ACRES OF " ORNAMENTAL WATERS,"
with fish of all sorts to a great extent ; and hard by it
THE DELIGHTFUL RIVER WISSEY,
progressing in silent stillness through the centre of this es-
tate, and by its irregular course not unfrequently forming its
boundary, besides occasionally throwing
• " His thirsty arms along the indented meads,"
refreshing the meadow lands.
THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF FISHING
is considerable ; and the depth of water, and extent of the •
" Glassy bosom of the lake,"
render it quite equal to the enjoyment of
A LITTLE QUIET YACHTING.
THE GARDENS ARE EXTENSIVE, with Hot Houses
and Melon Ground, and a prolific Orchard hard by,
THE VENERABLE CHURCH
is an appurtenance that aids materially
"THE SPLENDID LANDSCAPE AT DIDLINGTON,
AND THE BEAUTIFUL AVENUE OF LIMES"
renders this sacred spot one which inclines the writer to
exclaim,

THE. WHOLE RACE OF TRADESPEOPLE,
everything essential to a family, beginning with killing the
finest mutton, and ending by the delicious gallini, are all in
daily exercise here; the consequence is this Estate
CLAIMS TO BE PROFITABLE AS WELL
AS ORNAMENTAL.
Indeed, it may be enjoyed without having to draw upon a
very large income.
The next point to call the public attention to is
THE SEVERAL FARMS AND LANDS,
one of which has been christened by Mr. Thompson
THE EXAMPLE FARM.
A now and fit name, that does him infinite credit, for it is
upon this trial farm he has proved to demonstration the
quality of the soil, and at the present writing he has mani-
fested the advantage of good farming, by exhibiting five
quarters of wheat and barley, and a great probability of mor
'than two tons of hay per acre. The other farms have the same
power under the self-same management. In the centre of the
property is

A VILLA OF CONSIDERABLE TASTE,
partaking a little of the Elizabethan style—it is seated on a
lawn of great beauty, and surrounded by plantation walks,
shrubberies, and garden. It has full accommodation for a
retiring merchant, and a sporting man would here repose in
clover, amid every possible comfort he could desire, and there
is a hot-house in case grapes be one of his favourite fruits.
The stable department includes everything that can be
suggested. Away from this is another Villa upon a smaller
!4cale, and throughout the Estate are distributed snug littl
habitations to gladden the hearts of the poor occupiers.
-Much more might be added to this very moderate statement,
but Mr. Robins is exceedingly anxious that a purchaser on
viewing this property may return delighted with having found
!the landscape has not been sufficiently coloured.
Particulars will be ready twenty.eight days prior to the
rsale ; to be had at the Mansion; also at the best Inns at
Barnet, Hatfield, and St. Alban's; of Mr. Hunsos, Solici-
tor, Bucklersbury; at the Auction Mart, in Covent-garden.

" TAKE IT ALL IN ALL,
WE NE'ER MAY LOOK UPONFOR ITS LIKE AGAIN."
The next point for consideration is the extent of the pro-
perty, and the great revenue derivable from it; the previous
!remarks having been confined alone to the pleasure and de-,
light that encompass this fairy scene, and where imaginationi
pictures that

" There Titania dwells." EDUCATION IN FRANCE
The Estate approaches
ryIHE Reverend GEORGE STOKES, who,.itiabout to
i se ncc
FOUR THOUSAND ACRES WITHIN A RING il. Remove to DIEPPE, France, will be prepared to re-
FENCE, IN THE
HIGHEST POSSIBLE STATE OF CULTIVATION,
andwith thisi e sentenceexcep exception
is usedtw o farm s advisedly,)
respectably iit ail
obeeceunp managed n .
Iceive into his Family there, after the Ist of May, a limited
4, Nudnibtz:sof Ir-O.UsiNsGu GENt TIdEMEN,fto be EDUCATED
ii under
STOKES'S Residence is Spacious, suitable, and de.
der the direction of the respected owner for the last fourteen .i tachrd; distant from Dieppe about It mil and a half, on the
years, by a talented bailiff, regardless of expense, until its ,_. Para. road, and commanding ett• extensive prospect of the
present state could be achieved, a system which would bave,;;•town, the sea, the. forest, and beautiful valley of Argues,
met the approval and engrossed the poetic conceptions of • r anic‘iirtheTuorrounding country. '
IMMORTAL HESIOD. 41.KEsh refers to the Rev, T. Tattershall, D.D.,
An erroneous prejudice has long existed that the land in thisShaw-streets;dt e Rev. Fielding Ould, M.A., Soho-street ;
vicinity is too light to be fruitful; it is' Mr.Robins's pleasing ' Th m s
;;Bookseller, Esq., Mo.sley-hill ;or Mr. Wareing Webb,
duty to correct this misapprehension by facts (which are _ Castle-atreet, where terms, testimonials, &c.
- may be had,
stubborn thin s).
THE STOCK OF SHEEP NUMBERS NEAR 3,000, N.B.—The ,journey from London to Dieppe, via Brighton,
OP TIDE PURE SUSSEX DOWN, is usually performed in less
than twelve hours.
and the average Pr,- ...I ;,,,, ~.;i0
.44 from this source, and the_Cattle. , Br nevalow4ireet, Liverpool,Aprii 7, 1843.

THE SUPERIORITY OF THE CATTLE
is proverbial, and the fact in its encouragement is demon-
strated by the yearly prizes that are continually awarded at
Didlington for Sheep and " lordly Steers." It is almost in
vain to compete with Saul (the bailiff), and at this present
writing there is a Stock of
" The lowing herds and nibbling flocks,"
the Sussex Down, and Heifers and Cows, that seem to tran-
scend all that has cone before. Here is
AN AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE
that the possessor may well be envied the enjoyment o
The soil is exactly suited for Swede Turnips, and upon 300
acres an average of twenty tons per acre may be relied on,
independently of the White Turnip, which yields upon the
same quantity full as much. The Corn Land is very prolifi
in " Ceres' bounteous store."
Four quarters of Wbeat, " the golden grain," five of Barley,
giving promise of many a sweet " peck o' maut," and two
tons of Saint Foin Hay, are the usual returns ; and this, let
it be remembered, upon land that prejudice had erroneously
(proclaimed to be poor and profitless. The produce upon the
whole estate, upon an average of the last six years, including
the farms that are let, may be estimated at about
THREE THOUSAND POUNDS A YEAR.
Next " in our dear love," as Shakspeare would have said, are
THE EXTENSIVE MANORS AND MANORIAL
RIGHTS,
from which there is amusement without end, and an income
without difficulty, extending to £5OO or £6OO a year, inde-11 pendently of a liberal distribution of game to all who partake
of the sport.

I THE CHURCH PREFERMENT,
which necessarily gives a consequence—an importance—to'
every property, is considerable here. It includes
THE UNITED LIVING OF IGBOROUGH AND
D,
THE RECTORY OFLANGFOR CRANWICK,
THE VICARAGE OF METHWOLD, and
THE VICARAGE OF DIDLINGTON, with
THE RECTORY OF COLVESTONE.
The Living at Didiington is also endowed with a valuable
Farm in an adjoining parish. The value of the Church Pre-
ferment may be estimated at
ELEVEN HUNDRED POUNDS A YEAR.
There are on the property many excellent Cottages, in
which the tradespeople employed on the estate, and labour-
ers, find repose and comfort.
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,
both useful andNORTHWO—LI ornamental, i) WATs
on theE bankß-MILL of the river, and
OD the skirts of the park.
THE ANCIENT SPORT OF FALCONRY,
•
and the only spot in England where heron hawking was
followed, seems, in joining " hawk and hound," to com-
plete the varied pretensions claimed as legitimately belonging
to this fine estate, so richly abounding in
" Graceful vicissitudes of field and flood,"
which is only 24 miles from the Newmarket Meetings, 9 from
Swaffham, II from Thetford, 6 from Brandon, and a pleasant
ride of eight hours from London, which will speedily be re-
duced to four hours by means of the railway being extended
to Cambridge, and ultimately to Norwich, passing within six
miles of the property.
Particulars, with a Plan, will be ready twenty-eight days
prior to the sale, to be then had at the best Inns at the towns
before mentioned ; at the Rutland Arms, Newmarket ; the
Bull and Eagle, Cambridge; the Waterloo, Liverpool ; the
Manchester Times journal ; of Messrs. Miles, Solicitors, at
Leicester; the Auction Mart; and at Mr. George Robins's
,Oflices, London.

IN .
THE NORTH MYMMSHERTS PARK ESTATE, ONE OF
THE MOST ADMIRED SEATS NEAR THE ME-
TROPOLIS, SEATED IN A PARK OF GREAT
BEAUTY, AND A DEMESNE AROUND IT EX-
TENDING TO NEAR ONE THOUSAND ACRES,
WITHIN A RING FENCE, AND A DRIVE OF
ONE HOUR AND A HALF FROM THE ME-
TROPOLIS.
MR. GEORGE ROBINS has the gratification to an. flounce that he is directed to offer to PUBLIC COM-
PETITION, at the Auction Mart, London, on TUESDAY,
the 20th of June, at Twelve o'clock, in One Lot,
A PRINCELY HABITATION UPON A MODE-
ATE SCAE
and one that for its size wills ot succumb to any of its proud
contemporaries.
THE NORTH MYMNIS PARK ESTATE
has acquired during the progress of time a fame and charac-
iter arising out of peculiar advantages. In the olden times it
'was selected

THE DUKE
as a favourite BY
abode, and the partiOFalityLEEDS increased so as to ren-
der it a place in succession to this noble family, who were
the inmates for more than 100 years. Since that it has un-
dergone many changes, until it was left for
THE REV. E. THOMPSON,
the present worthy proprietor, to incur an enormous outlay
in rendering it now (it might almost be said) faultless
The Mansion was completed in days of yore
AFTER THE STYLE AND MANNER OF
QUEEN E H
and the taste of this order of a L
rchlZAßETitecture,, which was exclu-
sively our good Queen's, is at Mymms a perfectly fac-simile.
In its outward form it is of an imposing character, and with-
in there is that " which passeth show," for comfort in its
most intelligible form prevails throughout. It is placed on a
lawn of much extent sock rtir
rnlyz ritmci,,
2%i, 1,,L
Whethor of sceene, and the continued undulations in
the grounds, form one of its varied features.
" There's nothing left to fancy's guess,
You see that all is loveliness."
The Rides and Walks extend for miles within its own domain,
and the ornamental Waters, full of fish, will be found a use-
ful
auxiliary.
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