Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-06-29
Stuart, AiIIey DE- Co.
Real Estate Agents.
STAUNTON. VA.

Real Estate Agents,
STANTON. VA.
The above firm offers for sale the following de-
srable Real Estate at reasonable prices. Plots
and surveys to be seen at the office of Smith u
Elder, Staunton Va:
No. I.-"MoNTGoMERy HALL about $50
acres of fine Limestone Land, within one mile of
the hourshlng town of Staunton, being that por
ton of the Estate of the Hon. John H. Peyton,
decd, lying on the South side of the Chesa. &
o. H. Road. This estate was formerly the resi-
dence of John H. Peyton, Esq, and the spacious
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-houge are of
brick situated on commanding eminence and
built in the best style.
About forty acres planted in orchards of
choice fruit, and most of the trees are now bear
ing. 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, in the heart of the
Shenandoah Valley, on the Central railroad, and
within one mile of Staunton, which presents SO
many advantages in respect to society and the
facilities for educating children, it offers peculiar
inducements to a gentleman of fortune and cul-
tivated tastes, who desire to enjoy tranquil life
and rear his family under the most favorable
auspices. As a mere pecuniary investment the
farm and orchards would yield handsome in
come.
No. 2.-About 100 acres of fine Limestone
Land of mile from Staunton, being the I'M
sold portion Of the Peyton tract now owned by
Of the Ches. 4 Ohio f T. Road K This Land is in
q 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. ts
No. 3.-About forty acres of Land, lying
immediately North of the above NO. ~ divi-
vided into Building and Pasture Lots, of from
to acres each. These Lots are situated imme-
diately West of the Town of Staunton on the
South side of the Parkersburg Turnpike.
No. Affinity Point Mills, on Middle Riv-
er, in Augusta county. 8 miles from Staunton and
1 miles from Swoopes Depot, and within miles
of Staunton and Parkefsburg Turnpike. The
stories high-the basement being of stone. with
two pairs of burrs for wheat and one pair stones
for corn. Capacity, IS barrels Of -four per day.
The dam is OF solid stone masonry and the fore
bay IS also of stone. An excellent office used
for the purposes of the mill only, few yards
distant. In connection with this establishment
is superior circular saw mill which passes as
parcel thereof. There is attached to this fine
milling property fifty acres of very excellent
land, being principally falkland on the river,
with comfortable two story dwelling thereon.
When it is remembered that this property is
on never-falllng stream and surrounded by
magnificent wheat and corn growing country,
Mllers would do well to examine it before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Win be sold very low and
pay ments reasonable.
No. 5.-The staunton Nursery Lands"
containing % acres Of Land of the finest quality,
! is excellent meadow. Messrs. Tannehll d
Wheat the enterprising Nurserymen of this
place owners of this property having recently
purchased more extensive property equally con-
venient to the Town, desire to sell the above as
whole or in Lots to suit purchasers.
No. Ca very desirable little Farm in the
county Of Augusta, containing It's acres, $50 of
which is open land in grass in fine stak OF. Gull
tivation rest in Timber This propertNE IS with
in miles of the town of Stauntor, in &eNcel-
lent neighborhood, we'll watered, and the
South side of the Chesa. q Ohio. Pm
from Swoope's Depot. The improVefneffsf af9S
good-being brick dwelling of six rooms, fsMs
large barn and all necessity out-holass. TINS
property is sold for division among Eeirs, an6N
liable purchaser. =
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 of 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
land-the residue in good timber, composed OF
Sugar Maple, Hickory and Walnut There is
Il
thought might be made profitable
Pfice-$2, 200, of which 5000 is to be paid cash,
the residue in equal annual payments with in
terest.
No. s.-A parcel of Choice land, from 100 to
40 acres, at the option of the purchaser to be
surveyed and cut off from the west end of the
magnificent estate of Saml II. Steele Esq,
whereon he now resides. This property is in
Augusta county, within one and half miles Of
FishersviIle, on the Chesapeake Il Ohio Rail-
road, and about miles from Staurton. 1t is in
level tract of country, is well watered, anG has
on il q sutfciency OF timber for all farming pur-
poses. Thirty Or forty acres ofmeadow m1ghtbe
easily made. There are no Improvements on the
place, but one or two beautiful sites for dwell
ling. Terms reasonable.
no. ga large body of land containing a.
bout 1000 acres lying in Giles county IN the South
western part of Virginia near the line of Monroe
county, State of est 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 eight miles,
Much of it is meadow and the greater portion Of
the land very fertile but is unsettled and heavily
timbered with whte-pine,- white oaks &c. The
late VIM. Irby Esq, Of Nottoway County, Va,
an experienced farmer and excellent judge of
land selected person the tract above described
in the year 1857 from large area then in market,
and 1t is offered for sale by his executors in
order to division of his estate.
acre
No. IO.-A tract of land consisting of lO3
acres in the vicinity of Fshersvlle on the Chess-
peake & Ohio Railroad. 1t is of fair quality and
has on it improvements sufficient for small
family. Terms moderate.
No. Ia.-A farm of 1O8 acres lying on North.
river, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands OF
Edward Kemper and others The land is of ex-
ceent quality. Fifteen or twenty acres are in
timber.
The improvements consist of u comfortable
dwelling containing five rooms and kitchen,
good stable &c @Ihere is good orchard of all
the usual varieties OF fruits. Price $i75O per
acre
No. IA beautiful residence situated in
the townof Staunton, being the same oecu-
pied by the Rev. Jas. A. Latane containing a.
bout 3acres of Land. This property is situated
on a commanding emnence, giving beautiful
view of the Town and surrounding country
The Improvements consist OF large and COM
modiotIs dwelling of eight rooms and kitchen,
servants house of fine rooms, a good stable and
and in good order. For beauty of situation,
comfort and convenience in the arrangement of
the buildings and general surroundings, we know
of no property that has more to recommend it.
= No. E3.-An elegant estate of 1000 acres
known as mount Vernon" in Dnwidde coun-
ty Va, "a miles from The city of Petersburg
and within one mile of Beaseley's formerly
Ford s. Station on the South Side Railroad o.
link in the great through line from Norfolk fo
quality with a light, porous soil and in fine con-
dition.
As there are three 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