Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-11-02
Real Estate Agents,
STAUNTON. VA,

| Inc above hrm offers Tor sale tne IOilOWlng de-
sirable Real Estate at reasonable prices. Plot
and surveys to be seen at the office of Smith 4
| Elder, Staunton, Va:
No. 1.-"MoNTGoMERY HALL" about 15(
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 81. Peyton
dec d, lying on the South side of the Chesa. &
| 0. r. 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
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 commanding eminence, and
built IN the best style. -1-ob 49, -I..-
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 a gent eman of fortune and Gull
tlvated tastes, who des- 20 enjoy tranquil life
and rear his family the most favorable
auspices. AS a mere uniary investment the
come. y ssFssfs $3.50 a.sE
No. 2.-About 100 acres of fine Limestone
Land of a mile from Stauntcl, being the un-
sold portion of the Peyton tract now owned by
of the Ches. 4 Ohio T. Road. This Land is in
a beautiful state of cultivation and is of the
finest quality. It contains about 20 acres OF
meadow, unsurpassed in quality by any ID the
No. 3.-About forty acres of Land, lying
Immediately North of the above NO q, digi-
vided into Building and Pasture Lots of from
I to 5.acres each. These Lots are situated imme-
diately West of the Town of Staunton, on the
South side of the Parkersburg Turnpike
No. 5.-The Staunton Nursery Lands.r
containing % acres of Land of the fresl quality,
) is excellent meadow Messrs Tannehill /
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. "a very desirable little Farm in the
county. of Augusta, containing IT'S acres, 1870 o.
which is open land IN grass, in fine state of cul-
tivation, rest in Timber. This property is with
In miles OF the town of Staunton, in an excel
South side of the Chesa. & Ohio. r. r., mile,
from Swoope's Depot. The improvements are
good brick dwelling of six rooms, a
large barn and all necessary out-houses This
property is sold for division among heirs ana
the Terms will be most reasonable 10 suit a re-
liable purchaser. III Fl
. No. "a Farm Of IA acres Of Land, lying
IN the w estern part of the county of Augusta
on both tn sides Of the Big Caf-pasture River, /!
sist of small Brick Dwelling of or rooms
rooms and Barn. There is a good spring in
the yard and water in every field About one
halt OF this land is III open, grass or pasture
land-the residue in good timber, composed of
Sugar Maple, Hickory and Walnut There is
also Salt petre Gave on the Land which it is
thought might re made profitable.
Prlce-S2,5 20, 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
I40 acres, at the option Of the purchaser, to be
surveyed and cut off from the west end Of the
magnificent estate of Saml Ell. Steele, ESQ,
augusta county, within one and half miles OF
Fisnersville, on the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
road, and about 9 miles from Staunton. It is in
level tract Of country, is we'll watered and has
on 1t a sutieiency of timber for all farming pur-
poses. Thirty or forty acres Of meadow might be
easily made. There are no improvements on the
place, but one OF two beautiful sites for dwell
ling Terms reasonable. ....s
No. "a 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 West Virginia. 1t lies en- both
sides OF Big Stony creek and is within three miles
of New river. The turnpike leading from the
celebrated Salt Pond to the SaltSuiphur Springs
passes Immediately by this land, the Salt Pond
being distant from it only six or eight miles,
Much oft is meadow and the greater portion OF
the land very fertile, but is unsettled and heavily
timbered with white-pine, white oaks &C. The
late VIM: lrby, Esq, of = ottoway County, Va
an experienced farmer and excellent judge OF
land selected in person the tract above described
IN the year 1857 nom large area then in market
and 1t is now ofe2ed for sale by his executors in
order to q 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 los
acres in the vicinity of Fshersville on the Chesa-
peake 81 Ohio Railroad. 1t is of fair quality and
has on it Improvements sufficient for small
family Terms moderate.
No. IA farm of l08 acres lying on North
river, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands OF
Edward Kemper and others. The land is of ex-
cellant quality. Fifteen or twenty acres are in
timber.
The improvements consist of comfortable
dwelling containing five rooms and kitchen
good stable &c. There is good orchard OF ali
the usual varieties of fruits. Price $47.50 per
acre.
Ne. 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 commanding emnence, giving beautifu
view OF the Town and surrounding country
The Improvements consist of q 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. SS.-An elegant estate of 1000 acres
known as Mount Vernon in Dinwiddie coun-
ty, Va, "a miles from The city of Peters burg,
and within one mile of Beaseey's formerly
Ford s. Station on the South Side Railroad
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 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
ling, containing rooms, an Office in the yard,
with rooms, large granary, excellent stables,
and all other necessary oJtho-ses-all of which
are in thorough rerstir. There is well Of the
within 100 yards of the house, and copious streams
IN every field. About two-thirds of this land is
wei! get in clover. There are fine apple and peach
orchards on this place, t
No 2 would have On 1t good two story dwell
lug with ali necessary out houses-all the i'm
prorements have been erected since the war
ore than 100 acres of this land consists of good
Creek low grounds A suffciency of timber
| hickory, oak and pine. -
N3. 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 buildings The dwelling is new and incom-
| pete; but there is sufRcieney of lyHber on the
! spot to compile it. The most OF this land is IN
| original growth. - ---->
No. IA very desirable Farm of 537 acres,
situated in Loudon county, six miles from Lees
| burg, Va, and a miles from depot on the Lou
don & Hampshire Rail Road. Price $32 per
acre-to be paid $4,000 cash and the residue in
| Ten equal annual payments, with interest.
No. 10-Adjoining Mount Vernon mo. Is
on this LIST is an estate of 700 acres, equally as
good, known as Spring Hill 1t is also sus-