The Newtown bee., 1905-05-05

The fact that Connecticut real es-
tate and especially that located in and
around Bridgeport, is attracting the
attention of outside capitalists is clear
ly shown by recent transaction in
desirable Bridgeport property in which
number of wealthy New York men
are prominently interested. They
have secured the beautiful tract known
as "Villa Park" near the end of the
Mountain Grove trolley line, and after
laying OFT streets and dividing it up in
to building lots, now offer the lots for
sale to the public at low prices and on
extremely liberal terms. This opens
up a very desirable residential section
in the West End and as the lots are
being sold on the easy payment plan,
splendid opportunity is afforded
those who do not now own their own
homes to lay the foundation for doing
so. In order to guarantee to all pur-
chasers an absolute and perfect title
to their lots, the property has been
placed in the hands of the Bridgeport
Land and Title Co., Trustee, which
company will execute warrantee deeds
to all purchasers and guarantee per-
feet titles. Charles R.. Clarke of
Bridgeport is in charge OF the inform
alton and sales department., with
offices in the Bridgeport Trust Build
ing, 1877 State street, and from him all
information regarding the lots choice
of locations, terms and mode of grad
ual payments may be obtained, either
by calling on him or wriJing to him.
The tract referred to, known as evil
la Park" lies on the upper side of
Kings Highway, or North avenue,
and rising therefrom by gradual
slope unfolds wonderful panorama to
the visitor. Nearly the entire of the
with Long Island sound close at hand,
and across the blue water Long Island
itself is readily discernible in the dis
lance. The summit of the slope is
crowned by the picturesque residence
of Charles E. Orr, built in the style of
an old English castle and rightly
named "Castle View" The old castle
has long been a landmark to Bridge
pOrterS and an object of interest to
visitors. 1t is said that Mr. Orr stout
ly refuses all offers for his property
and doubtless with good judgment as
the rapid occupancy and building-up
of the surrounding property will
greatly enhance the value of his hold
ing and he will be able to realize a
very large sum for it when he decides
10 Sell. llld DIN 10 Ccl Udluly oil
ideal spot for residence, either large
York friends will have no difficulty in
disposing of the lots as fast as they
please either to those who want homes
Of their own on easy terms, or to those
who, observing the extraordinarily
rapid growth Of Bridgeport and con-
stantly increasing value of land, will
desire to invest their money in proper
ty which is bound to be in demand
and greatly increase in price in the
near future, and which can now be Sc
cured at low figure and on most fav-
orable terms. The transaction is really
one of the largest and most important
that has occurred in Bridgeport in
years. The entire purchase embraces
four distinct tracts comprising in all
some 1900 building lots. From the eX-
tensive grounds of the Country Club, +"
the property extends in westerly d.
rection to the top of the famous "HOl-
land Heights" toward Fairfield and
Black Rock to the tract known as Cas-
tie Park and thence down to the main
road and Kings Highway, or North
avenue. Holland Heights has been
known to Bridgeporters and Fairfield
son or it's natural advantages, beauti-
full landscape and historic interest
When the British landed at Black
Rock our Minute Men, driven from
the foot of Growers Hill, took their
stand on Holland Heights. The won
derful view from the Heights has
made it a favorite drive for the resi-
dents of Bridgeport, having within its
radius Stratford, Bridgeport, Black
Rock, Fairfield, Long Island Sound
and Long Island. The advertisement
of "Villa Park" will be found in
another column of THE BEE and
should be read carefully. 1t may be
the opportunity you have been look
ing for.