The morning call., 1890-12-25
THE MEZES ESTATE.
A Splendid Tract Now Being Sub.
divided for Villa Sites.
splendidly Situated Among Wealthy Homes.
Surrounded By Picturesque Drives
and Lovely Scenery.

If any lover of the beauties of nature will
drive cut few miles from the charming
little village of Menlo Park in a north
westerly direction he will be amply repaid
for his time and trouble by the most de-
lightfu scenery. The way is along we'll
shaded roads, winding about in graceful
curves and past handsome residences After
a drive of perhaps fifteen minutes duration
the gentle rolling lands Of the foothills are
reached, followed soon after by view of
the picturesque C0rte MADEIRA reservoir,
EMPOWERED in The emerald-hued hills above
Surrounding this beautiful body of water is
portion of the MeZes Tract, embracing
100 acres, which furnish charming diver
sty of hill and dale. The elevations, promi-
nent but not PERCEPTIONS, consist of graceful
eminences, capable OF easy ascension by car
riages at every point and presenting innum-
meraele natural sites for stately residences.
A magnificent view meets the eye in every
direction. In the east Is the bny, with its
clear waters glistening in the sunlight To
the southwest lies the pretty little village Of
Menlo Park. The towers Of Redwood City
rise in the northeast, and toward the west
lie the Sierra Morena Mountains, whose
towering peaks form sublime background
to the picture.
Fine specimens of live and white oak are
scattered over the tract. A beautiful lake,
alive with wild fowl, its shores bordered
with trees, presents many desirable loca-
tons for the establishment OF homes. the
purest of spring water, clear and sparkling,
is found here In abundant quantities. The
reservoir is arranged so that water may be
conveyed 10 the most elevated points by
tapping the feed-pipes. The soil is Deep
rich and fertile, equal to any in the Santa
Clara Valley. Apples, peaches, pears,
grapes, apricots and other deciduous fruits
may be produced to perfection with little
trouble. The proximity Of the locality TO
san Francisco opens convenient market
which furnishes large and constant de-
mand for all such products. Vineyards also
would prove especially profitable, the soil
being well adapted both TO raisin and wine
grapes. while the different varieties of grain
can be raised in abundance at a minimum
expenditure.
1t is almost unnecessary to refer to the
climate OF this section OF country. The
Santa Clara Valley is justly celebrated for
its healhfuiness, and this portion of it is
particularly fortunate in this respect 1t is
entirely free from malaria and kindred
diseases and is completely sheltered from
high winds. The air is pure and invigorat-
ing. the sun is genial, while fog and damp
ness are unknown. 1t is a safe asylum Tor
invalidS and is healthy resort for those
who are not afflicted with disease
A great advantage possessed by the tract
Is accessibility. 1t is easily reached from
any of the larger towns in this portion of
the State. Business and professional men
whose duties require their daily presence
In this city can reach their offices without
entailing serious loss OF time. ct the con-
clusion of the days lab0rs a home In this
vicinity is charming. retreat, to which
the cares Of business need never be
permitted to enter. There are many
handsome villas already erected in the VI
entity, among which may be mentioned
those of the Mills, Hopkins, Dimond, Flood.
Gaihy Ealfon d..
set, Ryan. Watkins, Adams and Stanford
families. The TACT that these gentlemen re-
side here is sufficient to guarantee the desir-
ability Of the locality. 1t also insures So
cial privileges which are coveted by many,
and adds to the enjoyment of residence on
the tract
The educational facilities are of supe-
rior order. Good public schools are MAIN
tanned within short distances. The Leland
Stanford Junior University is situated about
three-quarters of a mile to the north, and
when completed will be second to no educa-
tional institution in America. Young men
and women will thus be enabled TO procure
their entire education at home, without be-
ing subjected to the trouble and expense Of
attending distant college.
The owners OF the property have subdi-
vided it into small tracts suitable for the
establishment of villa homes. Each tract
will have surface so varied in character as
to afford many desirable sites for resi-
ueDceS. lne price OF tne laDu Is from $50
to $500 per acre, figure which places it
within the reach of persons Of very moder-
ate means. Special inducements are offered
to purchasers who will guarantee to improve
and beautify the land.
Another desirable tract forming part of
the Mezes estate is situated near Belmont,
lying Immediately to the west of the VII
lage. The property is contiguous to the
railway station and adioins the Ralston-
Sharon suburban residence property. In
size, it equals the property near Menlo Park
and shares all its advantages Of climate, soil
and accessibility. The homes of Hon. limo
thy Guy Phelps, Nathaniel Britain, c. X.
SplivalO and other well-known men are stu
ated in this neighborhood. This property,
like the other. has been divided into villa
tracts in sizes to suit purchasers. The time
required to reach San Francisco from Bel
mont by rail is only f0rty-nine minutes, and
it is expected this will soon be reduced to
half an hour.
Both tracts of the Mezes estate have been
placed In the hands Of Frank r. Whitcomb
of 1926 Montgomery street. who will offer ex-
tranrdinary inducements IN the matter Of
deferred payments 10 home-seekers DESTROYS