Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-16
s,St2EN7't. LiZLeu Dc Co.
ALEX. H. II. STUART. sa.5 ORLANDO SMITH
R. d. LILLEY. THos. c. ELDER
Quart, LILLEY & CO.,
Real Estate Agents,

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ti@5 ~ s. STAUNTON, VA. is
The above firm offers for sale the following de-
sirable Real Estate at reasonable prices. Plots
and surveys to be seen at the office of Smith &
Elder, Staunton, Va:
No. I.-"MoNTGoMERY HALL" about $50
acres of fine Limestone Land, within one mile of
the fourishing town of Staunton, being that por-
ton of the Estate of the Hon. John Fl. Peyton,
| decd, lying on the South side of the Chesa s.
0. +. Road This estate was formerly the resi-
mansion house and other buildings were erected
| by him for the accommodation of his large fam
| lily.
| The land is fertile, and has been improved by
| manures and judicious cultivation. A constant
stream flows through the farm, furnishing at all
times an abundant supply of water. The dwell
| ling house, kitchen and smoke-house are of
PRICK, situated on a commanding eminence, and
! built In the best style.
| About forty acres are planted in orchards of
choice fruit, and most of the trees are now bear
ng There IS an ample supply of timber, and
the open land Is divided into meadows and fields
| now IN fine state of cultivation and we'll en-
closed, mainly with plank and post and rail
| fences.
Situated as this estate is, ia the heart of the
shenandoah Valley, on the Central railroad, and
within one mile OF Staunton, which presents 50
many advantages in respect to society and the
facilities for educating children it offers peculiar
inducements to q gentl eman of fortune and cul-
tlvated tastes who desles to enjoy tranquil life
auspices: As q mere pecuniary investment the
farm and orchards would yield handsome in
come.
No. 2.-About 100 acres of fine Limestone
Land of a mile from StauntCI, being the
sold portion of the Peyton tract now owned by
Of the ches : Ohio T. Road. This Land is in in
beautiful state of cultivation, and is of the
finest quality. 1t contains about 20 acres of
meadow, unsurpassed in quality by any in the
Valley of Virginia. a-e 49,
No, s.-,A6out, forty acres Of Land, lying
immediately n orth of the above (No. 81, divi-
to acres each. These Lots are situated imme-
diately West of the Town of Staunton, on the
South siae Of the PParkersburg Turnpike :,
NO. 1.-The Staunton Nursery Lands"
containing % acres of Land of the finest quality,
is excellent meadow. Messrs. Tannehill q
Wheat the enterprising Nurserymen of this
place-owners OF this property, having recently
purchased norf extensive property equally con
whole or in Lots to suit purchasers
No. Ga very desirable little Farm in the
county of Augusta containing ITS acres, $50 of
tivation, rest in Timber This property is With
in miles of the town of Stanton, in an excel
lent neigh borhood, we'll watered, and lies ON the
South side OF the Chesa y Ohio.R- r., 2 miles
from from Swoope's Depot The improvements are
large barn and all necessary out-houses. This
property is sold for division among heirs, and
the Terms will be most reasonable to suit re-
liable purchaser.
no. "a Farm of IA acres of Land, lying
in the Western part of the county of Augusta,
on both sides of the Big Calf-pasture River Ii
miles from Deerfeld. The improvements con-
sist at small Brick Dwelling of or 5 rooms
rooms and Barn. There is good spring in
the yard, and water in every field, About one
half of this land is in open, grass or pasture
and-the ressdNe in good timber, composed of
Sugar Maple, Hickory and Walnut. There is
q Sn afrOE lAxvn ont hn Ion Iah =
thought might be made profitable.
Prlce-S2, zoo, of which $500 is to be paid cash,
terest.
No. S.-A parcel of Choice land, from 100 to
l4o acres, at the option of the purchaser, to be
surveyed and cut off from the west end of the
magnificent estate of Saml H. Steele, ESQ.,,
whereon he now resides This property is in
Fishersville, on the Chesapeake y Ohio Rail
road, and about to miles from Staunton, 1t is in
level tract Of countgy, is we'll watered, and has
on it snfiloiency of timber for al farming .pur
easily made. There are no improvements on the
place. but one or two beautiful sites for a dwell
ling. Terms reasonable
No. "a large body Of land containing o.
bout 1000 acres lying in Giles eoqntyin the South
county, stste Of west Virginia it lies on both
sides of Big Stony creek and is within three miles
of New river. The turnpike leading from the
celebrated Salt Pond to the SaltSulphur Springs
passes Immediately by this land, the Salt Pond
being distant from it only six or eight miles,
Much of it is meadow and the greater portion of
the land very fertile, but is unsettled and heavily
tlmbered with white-pine white oaks dc. The
late VIM Irhy, Esq, of Nottoway County Va,
an experienced farmer and excellent judge of
land selected in person the tract above described
in the year 1857 from large area then in market,
and It is now offered for sale by his executors IN
order to division of his estate,
n n
acre. 4
No. I0.-A tract of land Consisting of lOs
acres in the vicinity of Fishersville the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railroad. tits of fair quality and
has on it improvements sufficient for small
family. Terms moderate, At bg2 ~, Il
No. IA farm of les acres lying on North
river, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands of
Edward Kemper and others. The land is of ex-
cellent quality. Fifteen OF twenty acres are in
timber. ~ r
The improvements consist Of comfortable
dwelling containing Eve rooms and kitchen,
good stable &c. There is a good orchard of all
the usual varieties of fruits Price $47.5O per
No. lS.-An elegant estate of LOCO acres
known as mount Vernon in Dinwiddie coun-
ty, Va, "a miles from The city of Petersburg,
and within mile of Beaseey's formerly
Ford 81 Station on the South Side Railroad-a
link in the great through line from Norfolk to
Memphis and the southwest. The land is of fine
quality, with light, porous SOIL and in fac con-
Q1blOn.
As there are thrse separate settlements on this
| property, it might be- with entire convenience,
divided into three farms, about equal in size viz
No. Would have on it large frame dwell
ling, containing I rooms an Office in the yard,
with rooms. large granary, excellent stables,
and all other necessary outhouses-all of which
are in thorough repair There is a well of the
best water in the. yard never-failing spring
within 100 yards of the house and copious streams
| in every field About two-thirds of this land is
we'll set in clover. There fine apple and peach
orchards on this place.
! No 2 would have on it a good two story dwell
/ lug with all necessary CIT houses-al the i'm
| provements have been erected since the war
/ More than 100 acres of this land consists of good
Greek low grounds. A suffciency Of timber,
hickory, oak and pine.
| 3. would have large two story dwelling
with two fronts of a feet each located in beau
tiful grove of original growth. with all necessary
out-buildngs. The dwelling is new and incom-
plete; but there is suficiency of lumber on the
| spot to compile it. The most of this land is in
| original growth.
! No. H. very desirable Farm of 537 acres
situated in Loqdon county, six miles from Lees
burg Va, and Al miles from q depot ON the Lou
don s. Hampshire Rail Road. Price $50 per
acre-to be paid SIS, COO cash and the residue in
/ Ten equal annual pay ments, with interest
No. l5-Adjoining Mount VerAoa NO. Is
on this list is an estate of 100 acres equally as
good, known as Spring Hill" 1t is also sus-
ceptiDle of division into three farms which would
be about equal in size. rE {
In case such division is made the first farm
or No would have on it a large two story dwell
! ling with four rooms. an afEoa in the yard. q
framed kitchen, smoke house, &c, and a large
frame granary, shielded all around, a large or
chard producing in abundance apples, peaches,
plums, apricots, nectarnes Sc. There is also a
small vineyard, producing grapes of very SUI
perior quality, we'll of fine water in the yard and