The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-27
SUBURBS NOW IN
THE PUBLIC EYE
Inquiry for#L1ots Upon Which to
BuildSHotncs is Quite
Active.
FRAnkLlN.sT. HOME. FOR SALE
Auction Sale That Will Attract
Attention to Take Place
( Next Week.

1.-THE rcalg estate men did not have y
very lively time out OF doors yesterday,
the bad weather still interfering very
much with, operations In their line Of
business. All of The business transacted
wns in the offices OF tho real estate
agents. Several Lee District lots changed
hands and "a deal Of considerable pro-
portions iii. Broad street property was
moved up several stages oil the string
towards the closing up point. al.
Several agents report renewed inquiry
for suburban property. Highland Park
lots are reported moving, briskly, regard
less OF bad weather conditions. This
beautiful suburban property is attract
ing a largo number OF homeseckers, not
only on account OF the reasonable prices
and terms on which lots are offered, but
also for its ideal situation and advan-
tugcs.
Manager ArcComb reports several new
Eaccessions to the ranks Of northslde
home builders every day Upwards OF
twenty fine lots were sold last week,
one OF the worst weeks of the season,
and every day brings fresh inquiries
from those who have been attracted 70
Highland Park Every new purchaser
makes other friends for Highland Park,
as the conveniences, sewerage, sidc-
walks electric lights, mail service,
school, churches, pure water, healthful
conditions and car service, all offer most
satisfactory reasons for investment 10
those who desire a delightful suburban
home within easy reach Of the business
section Of the city.
r. Boulevard Park Is also attracting much
attention.. Bunting McNenl Company, the
agents who have this property In hand,
are receiving many inquiries regarding
1t and are selling off some very pretty
lots These lots lie west OF the Boule-
ward, are high and dry, and are large
an airy. Streets and avenues have been
laid OFF and shade trees abound In pro-
fusion. The avenues are wide and beau-
tiful lawns adorn the middle Of them.
A New Suburb Opened
Il IS probable that other suburban
property will soon be improved and put
on the market. 5a
Mr. John X. Branch, Of this city, has
recently bought two squares Of splendid
West End property from William a.
| Bullock Of philadelphia The deal was
made through J. Fl. Crenshaw.
The property Is q part Of the Grove,
the farm OF Anthony Robinson, whlcf
included what Is now, occupied by tht
Soldiers Home and O. great deal OF tne
adjoining land
The two squares sin question, though
vacant, brought s6,s75 each. They are
situated: one, two squares this side o1
the Home, between Kensington, Robin
son, Ivy and Multelry,S. Streets, and tht
other adjoining the Home to the West
between Hanover and Foushee Streets
and West and Grove Avenues IA.
Mr.. Branch purchased this property a. a.
an Investment and 1t may be that ne vii
partially improve 1t. cut it up into lots
and put them on the market.
Fine Residence at Auction.
Messrs. Green & Redd, real estntc
agents, make a most interesting an
nouncement. On Wednesday. April 4th
they Will offer for sale at auction on the
premises the handsome residence Of r
Lancaster Williams no. 500 West Frank.
lin Street. The lotsis 55x15O feet, and
the residence, which was built by the
late Adolph Osterloh, is one among the
best arranged and handsomest on Frank.
lin Street.
There are fourteen high-pitched, we'll.
lighted rooms, four bathrooms Of modern
design and large stable, with servants
quarters above A wide paved cellar runs
almost the entire length Of the build
Ing. The present owner has very recently
practically rebuilt the interior at heavy
cost having installed entirely new
plumbing. new kitchen arrangements ane
hot water heating system that regu
lates the temperature perfectly through
out the entire house.
The property is offered for sale because
Mr.. Williams has decided to reside II
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