Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
BY III. a. McCurdy,
Real Estate Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE
OF THAT
T THOROUGHLY MODERN
Three Story BrOWnStOno Front
FRANKLIN STREEI RESIDENCE,
NO. St9, BETWEEN LAUREL And
SHAFER STREETS, SOUTH SIDE.

In execution Of the provisions Of a GER
tain deed, dated January %, 1896 and
duly recorded / will offer for sale, on the
premises, on
THURSDAY. MAY II. 1896.
at $50 o'clock r. ", the aforementioned
RESIDENCE, built about two years ago
by the present owner and no expense
spared 10 make it complete in all It's APP
pointments. The residence occupies a
frontage OF AZ feet, the front being en-
tirely OF dressed brOwnstone, much Of
which Is handsomely carved; bay WIN
dOws, balcony. etc. The interior is finished
in hardwood, and the upper floors reach
ed by a massive oak winding stairway
The entire premises are heated by steam
from a furnace IN the basement, and
wired for electric-light and all fixtures
for lighting are Of the latest and best
patterns, and can be used either for gas
or electric-lghting. Wire screens for all
doors and windows; electrlc-bells and
speaking-tubes connect all portions OF the
house. All rooms are furnished with
hardwood mantels OF the very latest de-
sign, and handsomely carved, and fire
place fixtures TO match.
There are eight chambers (besides linen
and trunk-rooms), all furnished with
closets and stationary stands, etc. Sa-
loon parlorS finished in bird-eye maple
mirrors, etc. Immediately In rear Of the
parlOrs is an octagon dlning-room, and
adjoining the dining-rOom Is the break
fast-room on one side, and conservatory
on the other; pantry, etc, adjoining. In
the basement, which Is concreted through
out, are numerous bins for fuel, besides
wine-room, ETC.: and on the second floor
large linen-rooms. two baths, etc.
The sanitary arrangement OF the pro-
perty is perfect, and nothing but the
most modern fixtures have been used
Closets and washstands on every fioor
The kitchen is fitted up 10 correspond
with the remainder Of the house, and
there are ample accommodations for SER
wants.
The conservatory IS concreted and
heated with steam. The entire house
ments, has been frescoed by first-class
artist.
The stable-ampie accommodations for
five horses and six carriages-is separated
from the main lot by an alley % feet
wide, paved with granite-spalls and Is a
two-story brick structure, concreted on
main floor, and has all necessary ar
engagements and cOnveniences.
1t can be truly said OF this property
that IL must be seen 10 be appreciated
and K is seldom that such a complete
residence is offered for sale.
The entire property has a front OF ~
feet on the south line OF Franklin street
and IL Is proposed 10 offer the same
either as a whole or the residence with
forty-fve feet which viii leave ample
room on both sides, and make II entirely
detached; and. In that event the thirty
five feet on the east OF the residence VIII
be offered separately.
The premises will be open for inspec-
ton from Monday. the nth instant. 10 the
day OF sale between the hours OF II and
2 O'Clock. and ample opportunity given
for thorough examination.
TERMS: Announced at sale, and VIII
be liberal ii. "A. MCUkD1,
my 5T.si0.f2,ls.1i Trustee.