PLXXXVI

Lacy House in Middlesex, the Seat of Richard Brindsley Sheridan Esq.

Published on the 1st day, Nov. 5, 1783 by H.ASPAN, N.Y. Commercial Buildings, New York.

LACY HOUSE,

In MIDDLESEX,

Late the Seat of RICHARD BRINDSLEY SHERIDAN, Esq.

(From a Drawing by WILLIAM ANGUS.)

THIS Villa is delightfully situated on the Banks of the *Thames*, in the Parish of *Isleworth*, and is about 9 Miles from *London*, commanding moat pictureque Views both up and down the River. It was built about 40 Years ago by — *Lacy*, Esq. formerly one of the Patentees of *Drury Lane Theatre*.

The Premises were purchased of a Mrs. *Smith*, whose House was pulled down, and the prefect Structure erected on nearly the fame Spot. It was afterwards sold to the late Sir *Edward Walpole*, who refided at it till his Death, when he bequeathed it to his Daughter, Mrs. *Keppell*, Relict of the late Bishop of *Exeter*, who likewise made it her Residence for some Time; and lately it was occupied by *Richard Brindsley Sheridan*, Esq.

It commands an extensive View of *Richmond Hill* and its Vicinity, &c. &c. with an immediate Prospect into the King's Gardens, which are on the opposite Side of the River.

The Garden is not large, but beautifully diversified. The Arches seen in the View in the diffant Part of the Grounds, support a Bridge which is a Coach-way leading to the Back of the House. The small Gothic Temple, likewise shewn, is embellished with Bufts of *Shakespeare*, *Garrick*, &c.

By its contiguity to the *Thames*, and the rich Scenery of its Banks, with the Variety of moving Objects that conftantly engage Attention, it may with great Propriety be called a charming Situation.