The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-16

Another Basy Day NJ tho Exchango-Cisy
Property, Improved and Unlmproved-
Brooklyn Property-Prespect Park and Fiat
bush-New Jersey Property-Kinssland
Manor.
1t might have been supposed that after the excite
ment Of Wednesday consequent upon the great sale
Of the Dyckmsn property at the upper western end
OF the island that q temporary dulness In the mar
ket would have succeeded, but far from such being
me case the activity and speculative energy created
by the circumstance OF these choice lots being
brought under the hammer have but stimulated oper-
atons in other real estate subject to some Of the
same conditions tending to future appreciation.
At the Exchange salesrooms yesterday some first
class improved city property was offered for sale by
e. H. Ludlow Co., consisting OF house and lot on
Fifth avenue the house first class four story brown
stone mansion, % feet 80 inches front by rs feet
In depth, containing all the modern conveniences,
the lot 26.3 x100; first class four story ana base
ment high stoop brown stone house on West Twenty
eighth street. 200 feet from Fifth avenue, 25x50 with
two story extension OF 10 feet and lot 25x9S9 and
lot the north side OF Thrtyfourth street, 80 feet
west OF Park (Fourth) avenue, 25x95 adjoining and
belonging to the Church OF the Messiah. All or this
property sold WELL bringing prices In each case
amounting to q small fortune The same auction
GERS likewise offered for sale, by order OF stephen
CamDrellng executor OF the late c. O. Oambreling,
the elegant suburban establishment formerly the
property OF the latter. on Long Island, entitled
''Ralma-" This beautiful country seat is situated
two and one-half miles from the village OF Hunting
ton L. l., on point Of land extending into Hunt
ington bay, known as West Neck. IL comprises
about sixty-three acres OF high land, being seventy
feet above high water mark, on one side forming
bold elf OF that height overlooking the ray
The residence is an English cottage Of BRICK
succeed. built In a substantial manner, under
the Immediate personal supervision OF the
late occupant. It contains library, drawing room,
dining roam, nve bedrooms attic and basement
kitchen. There are also greenhouse and grapery
lhe latter stocked), gardeners lodge, convenient
barns icehouse. &c., &c. There is In addition an
excellent assortment OF fruit bearing trees, Of
them having been imported expressly for this estate
About twenty-three acres OF the land are covered
with fine rich growth Of trees and luxurlant under
growth OF kalmas. The remainder Is divided into
gardens and meadow land. There is beautiful
silver beach, admirably adapted for bathing. The
harbor is one Of the best on Long Island large and
perfectly sheltered, anording superior advantages
for yachting.
their large sales OF Brooklyn property, comprising
some select Prospect Park plots, some OF which
brought nigh prices, and some more Flatbush lots,
which were sold cheap The attendance was excel,
lent, and the interest well maintained throughout
Bidding was lively and spirited, as at former sales Of
similar property, eyidencing rather an increase in
general favor Of Brooklyn property as IN invest
ment All OF that which was advertised to be sold
was put up and rapidly disposed Of.
one OF the consequences or the present excitement
in the real estate market Is the breaking up OF old
estates, the division into small parcels convenient
to purchasers, OF acres OF land that have for
turtles belonged to single owner. Among those
which have thus within the circle OF metropoll-
tan progress is the Kingsand Manor fine Old
property OF about 800 acres, which has been in the
Kingsland family for over 200 years, and which was
yesterday sold at public auction by A. J. Blocker,
Son Co.. in 500 villa plots. This property Is situated
mile south OF the Rutherford station the New
York and Erie Railroad, lying between the Hacken.
sack and Passac rivers, most OF 1t being clear, ee
waited, rolling land, from 100 to $50 feet above tide
water 1t Is one hours drive from the city by Pater
sou plank road, from H0boken, or by Newark and
Beeyille turnpike from Jersey City, and forty min
ute5 nom foot OF Chambers street by New York and
Erie Railroad, being seven miles from the city.
The Midland railroad, now being built, Is proposed
to run through this property. When completed it
will bring within twenty-five minutes OF the city.
Half mile OF this road is already graded.
Situated on the highest point OF the Manor land is
q lake, covering from i've to six acres, OF spring
water. An avenue Is now nearly completed to this
property from Newark only four and half miles
drive, and application has been made for charter
for horse railroad to run on this avenue. Taking
these present and prospective advantages into con-
sderaton this property is fully equal in its aItrac
lions to any Of that description which has recently
been IN the market. Particulars Of the sale, which
was held on the ground, are given below.