Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-08-24
Stuart, LiZley Dc Co.

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ALEX. H. II. STUART ORLANDO SMITH
R. d. IILLEY. THOS c. ELDER.
CTUART. LILLEY & CO.,
Real Estate Agents.
STAUNTON, VA.
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 s.
Elder, Staunton, Va:
No. 1.-"MoNTGoMERY HALL" about 150
acres of fine Limestone Land, within one mile OF
the fiourishing 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. q
Q. 4. Road. This estate was formerly the resi-
dence of John Fl. 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-hOuse are OF
brick, 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, in 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 aman Of fortune and cul-
tvated tastes, who desires to enjoy tranquil life
and rear his family under the most favorable
auspices. AS mere peounlary investment the
farm and orchards would yield handsome in
come.
No. 2.-About 100 acres of fine Limestone
Land of q mile from Stauntcn, being the
sold portion of the Peyton tract now owned by
of the Ches Ohio T. Road This his Land is sim 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
No. 3.-About forty acres of Land, lying
Immediately North of the above NO 81, divi-
vided into Building and Pasture Lots, of from
to acres each. These Lots are situated imme-
South side of the Parkersburg Turnpike
No. Affinity Point Mills on Middle Riv-
er, in Augusta county, 8 miles from Staunton and
miles from Swoope's Depot and within 2 miles
mill house is a large, substantial structure four
stories high-the basement being of stone, with
two pairs of burrs for wheat, and one pair stones
for corn. Capacity, IS barrels of flour 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 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 a never-failng stream and surrounded by a
magnificent wheat and corn growing country,
Millers would do well to examine it before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Will be sold very low and
payments reasonable
No. 5.--The Staunton Nursery Lands"
containing % acres of Land of the finest quality,
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. Ga very desirable little Farm in the
county. of Augusta, containing Us acres 100 of
which is open land in grass in fine state of cul-
tivaton, rest in Timber This property is with
in miles of the town Of Staunton, in an excel
lent neighborhood, well watered, and lies on the
South side of the Chesa. & Ohio.R. R., 2 miles
from Swoope's Depot. The improvements are
good--being brick dwelling of six rooms, a
large barn and all necessary Out-houses. This
property is sold for division among heirs and
the Terms will be most reasonable to suit a re-
liable purchaser.
No. IA Farm of IA acres of Land, lying
in the Western part Of the county of Augusta,
miles from Deerfeld. The improvements con-
sst of a small Brick Dwelling of or 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
also Salt-petre Cave on the Land which it is
thought might be made profitable.
Price-$2, 200, of which 5000 is to be paid cash,
the residue in 3 equal annual payments, with in
terest.
No. "a parcel of Choice land, from 100 to
14O acres, at the option Of the purchaser, to be
surveyed and cut off from the west end Of the
wherein he now resides. This property is in
Augusta county, within one and q half miles of
Fishersyille, on the Chesapeake u Ohio Rail-
road, and about miles from Staunton. 1t is in
on ii suticiency of timber for all farming pur-
poses. Thirty or forty acres ofmeadow might be
easily made. There are no improvements on the
place, but one or two beautiful sites for dwell
ling. Terms reasonable.
No. "a large body of land containing a.
bout 1000 lying in Giles county in the South
western part of Virginia, near the line of Monroe
county, State Of West Virginia 1t 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 altSulphur 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
tIniDerGO with Wnlte-plne, WHITE OAKS &c. Inc
late VIM. Irby, 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.
1t will be sold at q very low price viz $500 per
acre.
No. lO.-A tract of land consisting of 1903
acres in the vicinity of Fishersvl!e On the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railroad 1t is of fair quality and
has on it improvements sufficient for small
family. Terms moderate.
no. II.-A farm of 108 acres lying on North
river, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands of
Edward Kemper and others. The land is of ex-
cellent quality. Fifteen or twenty acres in
timber.
The improvements consist of a comfortable
dwelling containing five rooms and a Kitchen
good stable &c. There is good orchard of all
the usual varieties Of fruits. Price $3.50 per
acre.
No. IA beautiful residence situated in
the town Of Staunton, being the same now occu-
pied by the Rev Jas. A. Latane containing a.
bout acres of Land. This property is situated
on a commanding eminence, giving a beautiful
view of the Town and surrounding country
The improvements consist of large and COM
modious dwelling Of eight rooms and a kitchen,
servants house of fine rooms, good stable and
barn, and all other necessary out houses, all new
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. 1S.-An elegant estate of 1000 acres
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