Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-21

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quer and other counties in "the Pi edmont re-
g1on'i Of Virginia--a section Of the State which
is Justly celebrated for its wealth. society," soil,
fine grass and peculiar adaptation to stock rails
ing.
State: some of them are priced VERY LOW,
and none Of them higher than they would have
been before the War. ...... g.a
Am eng them we name the following:
LOUDOUN COUNTY. .-.f" f.
1st a farm ofG geo acres four miles north of
Middleburg, enclosed and div6cd with stone
Westinghouse, and all necessary out buildings,
in good repair, with fruit orchard, and album
dance Of wood and water. This is Il remarkably
fine grazing farm, and also produces good crops
Of grain. .......... ..... -...t#
I'd. A farm of 245 acres, adjoining the town Of
MiddIeburg, we'll fenced, generally with stone,
finely watcreG and with plenty Of wood. The
dwelling is of brick, handsomely located, with
all necessary out-buidings, except the barn and
stables, which were burned The land Is Of fine
quality, and the tnrm Il most desirable one.
Sd. A farm of370 acres, on the turnpike, 3 II
miles east of Snicllcrsvile, with fine three story
dwelling, and all necessary buildings, except
the barn. which was burned; a large orchard of
the most choice variety Of fruit. Eighty acres
Of timber, and fine running water in every field
This is a first class LOudoun farm.
4th 4 farm Of 4Oi acres, five miles n. w. Of
Mddleburg near the Snickcrsvillc turnpike,
fenced with stone, 100 acres Of fine tim ber well
watered, and q good orchard; The dwelling IS
somewhat neglected Of late, but has been long
celebrated for the large crops Of grain, and the
splendid beef made upon it. 1t Is naturally first
class land.
9Th. A farm of $50 acres, on the Snickersvllc
turnpide, 5 ID miles above Aldic. y fine dwell
ing, with all necessary out-buildings except
barn; the fences Of stone and rails, in fair order.
Wood and water and fruit in abundance The
land is in good condition, and is OF superior
quality. .... -..,--. ...
9th. A larmc near the last named of $50 acres
with commodious stone dwelling house, kitcS-
en- smoke house. barn, sc. The land is Of fine
duality, is well watcred, and is now Ill in grass.
The fencing has been generally injured or dcs-
troyed during the war, but there is an abundant
OF stone and timber upon the land to renew it.
It'll a farm Of 22t acres Of first rate land, ,
miles below Philomont on the Suickcr's Cap
Turnpike The dwelling is plain but comforta-
BILE the out buildings good Abundance Of fine
timber and pure water, good fencing nice Or
chard. 80 acres in wheat and the balance in
grass.
Sth. a farmo 4O0acrcs near Middlcburg: with
comfortable improvements, good fencing. fine
land plenty of wood, water, fruit, etc. a beau
tifu and productive farm.
OH A farm Of 175 acres. with 40acres adj oin-
ing. which can be added to it, miles y. W. Of
Middlcburg. The house is small, and the out
buildings but ordinary. The land is Of Unequal
ity, wei enclosed with stone, and with an album
dance Of wood and water.
10Th 4 farm Of 500 acres, near The turnpike, )
miles below Aldic. The land isin grass, and is sue
ccptbe ofhigh Improvement. The fcncingis Of
wood aud is in good condition. The buildings
are Indifferent two hundred acres of fine tim
Der. This land will Craze 1000 sheep. !, small
portion Of hetimbcr conv ertcdnto plank would
pay for the farm. 1t can be bought for $4,000
in Virginia bank paper: .s
18th. A tract Of land at Aide, va, Of 100
acres. we'll enclosed, Il large and handsome
dwelling, two large barns, and shedding for
stock, two Tenant houses, and every necessary
out building. The land is Of the best quality,
and there is no better estate offered for sale III
Virginia. ...
18th. A farm of $50 acres g 2 miles from
Aide, on the Prince William and IIoudoun line
well enclosed. l50acrcs Of splendid timber, and
the land taken in grass. Has upon tia dwelling
with : rooms, good barn, stables, &c.
18th. \ beautiful and most desirable farm Of
$50 acres 2miics North Of Uppervllc. Tie land
is Of fine quality and generally in grass, fencing
in good condition, timber and water abundant
Tie Mansion House is large and hand Somey
located on the slope Of the mountain, the out
buildings in good repair and sufficient for the
purposes of the farm. ....... ...-......
18th. A farm Of 525 acres miles cast OF Aldic
with comfortable dwelling and good out build
ings, well fenced, good timber and water and
we'll taken in grass. ..'
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18th. A farm of IA acres, near Long Branch
Church, with good dwelling-house, barn amd
other out-buildings. The land is good and we'll
taken in grass and there isuponit a fine orchard,
and an abundance Of wood and water. Also,
81 acres Of good land adjoining which will be
sold with the above, or detached, as may be pre-
ferred by the purchaser -....... --..
10Th. a farm Of 800 acres miles south OF
Middlcburg, with comfortable improvements,
except barn, which was burned; Il valuable mill
site, the mill having been burned This is con-
sidcrcd the most productive and the handsomcst
farm in Upper Fauquicr. and no particular dcs--
cripton is necessary. 1t 8 in perfect order, and
is sold because the owner is advanced III Life, has
no children and has lost all his labor. -
1!th. a farm of 200 acres, adjplnlng NO. IL
buildings. The land is good, is fenced with
stone and has wood and water i'll abundance.
18th A farm Of 232 acres adjoining No. 1G
with large stane house, Kitchen stable sc. This
is fine land we'll enclosed and most desirable
property. -. ..s..a s.--. -..,.
18th. A farm containing 400 acres, miles S.
W from Salem, Fauqnicr Co., with comfOrtable
dwelling 30 roOnls) aud I'LL necessary out build
dings in good order The land is Of fine quality
has abundance of timber and water and is well
taken in blue grass. twill be divided i desired
throwing 200 acres with the dwelling house
Goth 4 farm in Fairfax county, containing
sol acres, adjoining the famous battlefield OF
Manassas. The land is good, but the buildings
and fencing have been nearly Ill destroyed.
This land can be bought very low, as the owner
is unable to improve it.
Dist 4 farm on Ivy Creek. in Albcmarl Co.,
of 40 acres, of which 10 acres are low grounds.
The Improvements are good in every PARTICULAR,
and the land Of fine quality. The fam can read
lily and will be divided, if desired.
22nd. \ valuable tract Of land, containing s.
acres, ID miles from Alexandria. OF the road
to the Episcopal Seminary. This land was
handsomely improved before the war, but the
buildings and enclosures have been entirely, des-
trovcd. It has upon itsevcral handsome bull
ding sites can be readily divided, and may be
bought on such terms rs will insure IL handsome
profit to any one who can divide and improve it..
BIRD. Also, a lot Of 40 acres, at Bailey Gross
Roads, in Fairfax County, miles from Alcxan-
dria in timber and unimprovcd. ..f .az5 .
Also q large stone hotel in Middleburg, be-
ing the only one in the town. This is valuable
property and with good management would be Il
source Of large income. .. -..--
A handsome dwelling house in Charlottesville,
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