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Credits: David Hoyle
Lots 1 - 20 Lots 21 - 40 Lots 41 - 60 Lots 61 - 71
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Lot 1 (Coloured Green on Plan). The Unusually Attractive and Charmingly Situated FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY known as
Carr Head consisting of an Exceedingly Comfortable & Well-built Residence of moderate size, with good Roomy Reception Rooms, Convenient Bed Rooms, Three Bath Rooms and adequate Domestic Offices, well fitted, admirably planned and capable of easy and economical management. It is surrounded by MOST DELIGHTFUL PLEASURE GROUNDS shaded by a Profuse Variety of Splendid Trees and adorned with vast quantities of Flowering and other Shrubs, with a GRANDLY TIMBERED PARK partly bordered by Woodlands, the whole extending to about 55a. 3r. 38p. Excellent Stabling and Garage Accommodation with Capital Suite of Living Rooms, Laundry, Butler's Quarters. Splendid Walled Kitchen Garden with Ample Glass, Gardener's House, &c, the whole forming a Singularity Charming Country Residential Property well matured and ready for immediate occupation at a minimum of expense. With the exception of a small portion which is at present let POSSESSION WILL BE GIVEN ON COMPLETION OF THE PURCHASE. The Residence which is solidly built of local sandstone of mellow colour, is of simple yet pleasing design and occupies an EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL POSITION on a Southern slope, nearly 6oo-ft. above sea level but well sheltered by higher ground on the North and commands CHARMING PANORAMIC VIEWS across the Park, of the surrounding boldly undulating and exceedingly picturesque country. It is approached by a Pretty and Well-kept Carriage Drive shaded by shapely Timber Trees and Conifers and bordered by Rhododendrons and other Shrubs, is entered under a wide Portico with glazed roof supported by stone columns, and contains ENTRANCE HALL, 18-ft. by 16-ft., with oak deck laid floor, fireplace having tiled hearth and sides, copper canopy and carved stone mantle piece and also heated by hot water pipes; off which is a Lobby with W.C., also Coat Cupboard. Leading from this Hall is STUDY, 18-ft. by 11-ft. 10-in., with fireplace having tiled hearth and sides and also heated by hot water pipes. STRONG ROOM with iron door, and Lavatory fitted with basin having cold supply and W.C. From the Entrance Hall opens the INNER OR STAIRCASE HALL, 16-ft. by 13-ft. 3-in., with oak deck laid floor, heated by hot water pipes ; off which, through an archway is reached the GARDEN HALL, 20-ft. by 9-ft. 8-in., having oak deck laid floor, on either side of which are two very finely carved doorways in the Adam's style, surmounted by handsome and appropriate overdoors bearing coats-of-arms beautifully painted in colours. DRAWING ROOM, 28-ft. 6-in. into bay by 17-ft. 10-in., heated by hot water pipes and having a fireplace with nicely carved white marble mantelpiece, tiled hearth and sides. LIBRARY, 21-ft. 4-in. by 18-ft. 10-in., heated by hot water pipes and having an attractive marble mantelpiece with marble hearth and brass canopy. DINING ROOM, 27-ft. by 21-ft. 6-in., heated by hot water pipes and having a fireplace with marble mantelpiece and tiled hearth and sides. This fireplace is under the West window, which can be completely screened by large sliding mirror which runs into the thickness of the wall when not required. MORNING ROOM, 16-ft. 10-in. by 13-ft, with fireplace, having wooden mantelpiece, tiled hearth and sides, BILLIARD ROOM, 22-ft. by 17-ft. 8-in., with fireplace, having tiled sides; off which is a W.C. ON THE FIRST FLOOR: which is reached from the Inner Hall by the Principal Staircase of stone, with handsome ornamental iron balustrades and mahogany handrail, and also by a Secondary Staircase built completely in oak, is a Landing having a ceiling highly decorated in plaster work in relief depicting birds, cherubs, masks, etc., and
Six Principal Bed and Dressing Rooms as follows : BED ROOM, 17-ft. 9-in. by 17-ft., facing South, and having a fireplace with elaborately carved mantel and overmantel in wood, with fluted columns and carved in fruit and flowers, clothes closet adjoining; BED ROOM, 21-ft. 4-in. by 17-ft. 10-in., facing South, and having a carved wooden mantel and overmantel in flowers, fruit, etc., leads to DRESSING ROOM, 13-ft. by 11-ft, with fireplace, having marble mantelpiece, clothes closet adjoining ; BED ROOM, 23-ft. 6-in. into bay by 17-ft. 8-in., with fireplace, having tiled hearth and sides and marble mantelpiece, clothes closet adjoining ; BED ROOM, 17-ft. 10-in. by 12-ft., with fireplace, having marble mantelpiece, leading to BED ROOM, 17-ft. 10-in. by 16-ft. 4-in., with cupboard and fireplace, having marble mantelpiece ; BATH ROOM, fitted bath and lavatory basin, each having hot and cold supplies, and fireplace with marble mantelpiece, SECOND BATH ROOM, fitted bath with hot and cold supplies and W.C. ; and HOUSEMAID'S CLOSET, having sink (hot and cold). Also on this Floor are
Four Good Secondary Bed Rooms all nice comfortable rooms, each fitted with a fireplace with marble mantelpiece and measuring, respectively, 17-ft. 10-in. by 13-ft., 17-ft. 10-in. by 16-ft. 6-in., 13-ft. 6-in. by 11-ft. 6-in. and 13-ft. 6-in. by 12-ft. Also Three Capital Servants' Bed Rooms measuring, respectively, 18-ft. by 15-ft., 17-ft. 10 in. by 14-ft. 6-in. and 21-ft. 10-in. by 11-ft. 6-in., each with fireplace; SERVANTS' BATH ROOM, with bath and lavatory basin, each having hot and cold supplies, and W.C. A Separate Staircase from the Ground Floor leads to
Dormitory for Menservants measuring 22-ft. 8-in. by 22-ft., fitted with fireplace.
The Domestic Offices on the Ground Floor are ample, convenient and well arranged and comprise large light and airy Kitchen, 24-ft. by 18-ft., with range, hot plate, cupboards, etc., adjoining which is Cook's Larder with marble slab, Scullery with sink (hot and cold), Butler's Pantry with sink (hot and cold) and range of cupboards, Strong Room with iron door, Butler's Bed Room, Servants' Hall with fireplace, Two Large Larders with stone benches and Boot Room. IN THE BASEMENT are LARGE WINE AND BEER CELLARS. Outside are ample Coal Stores, Game Larder and Ash Place. LIGHTING.—The House is lighted throughout by Gas from Company's Mains. HEATING.—The principal rooms and corridors are heated by hot water pipes from a stove in the Butler's Pantry. WATER SUPPLY.—There is a good supply of water from springs which flow to a reservoir on Lot 3, whence the water gravitates to the House. DRAINAGE.—The sanitary arrangements are believed to be in good order. Near to the House is the Old Brew House which has latterly been used and is admirably adapted for a LAUNDRY, over which is a FLAT for married butler, consisting of Kitchen with range, sink and tap and Two Bed Rooms.
The Capital Stabling of stone comprises: STABLE OF THREE STALLS AND LOOSE BOX with Musgrave's fittings; another STABLE OF FIVE STALLS; LARGE COACH HOUSE OR GARAGE with stone floor; another Large GARAGE for 2 Cars, with heating apparatus and covered washing space ; HARNESS ROOM ; Wash-house and E.C. Over the Stables are
Excellent Quarters for Chauffeur or Coachman consisting of Large Living Kitchen, Scullery and Two Bed Rooms. Range of Useful Sheds, Wood Barn, Walled Paddock with large Loose Box, another Paddock with Cattle Shed, Pigstye, etc.
THE Well-matured Pleasure Grounds separated from the Park by a Ha-Ha fence are an
EXCEEDINGLY CHARMING FEATURE of the Property, the natural contours and grandly timbered environment having been taken the fullest advantage of in laying out gardens which, although exceptionally beautiful, are not expensive to maintain. Below the TERRACED WALK which runs along the South Side of the House is a
Spacious Level Tennis Lawn partly flanked by banks of rhododendrons. A short winding walk leads to a
Delightful Enclosed Rose Garden having Lawns with Shaped Flower Beds, the whole studded and surrounded by splendid Specimen Trees, including Beech, Wych Elm, Araucaria, Wellingtonia, etc.
The adjoining Grandly Timbered Woodlands studded with masses of Rhododendrons and other Shrubs, are intersected in all directions by winding paths, affording delightful shady walks in the hot weather. They are diversified by a
Most Picturesque Dingle intersected by a brook with miniature cascades, spanned by two rustic bridges and having numerous walks, etc. There is a
Splendid Walled Kitchen Garden well stocked with a variety of young fruit trees, etc., and including an
Orchard House in two divisions (heated) stocked with peach and fig trees.
The Glass Houses comprise Early Vinery in two divisions (heated); Carnation House and Vinery (heated) ; Plant House in two divisions (heated); Muscat House (heated); Fernery (heated); and a Small Cold House. Potting Shed, Mess Room, Store Room, Implement House, Range of Tool Houses and Heating Apparatus for Glass Houses. Near by is
AN EXCELLENT GARDENER'S HOUSE containing Living Room with range, sink and tap ; Pantry, Sitting Room, and Three Bed Rooms. Outside Coal House and E.C. The remainder of the property comprises the
Prettily Timbered Park Lands of excellent grass, forming a delightful prospect from the house.
SCHEDULE
Of the lands in hand,
Tenancy : M. & J. Dowson, Yearly, February 14th.
The principal water supply to this lot is derived from a spring situate on Lot 3, whence it flows by gravitation to a reservoir on the same lot, and again thence by gravitation to the House. This reservoir also receives a supplementary supply when necessary from a spring situate in Enclosure No. 88a of Lot 49, which also supplies water to the Green Bottoms Buildings on Lot 49, to Lot 44 and to Lot 9, and the Purchaser of this lot shall have the right to the continuance of these water supplies, as heretofore enjoyed, subject to the conditions as set out in the particulars of Lots 3 and 9 and in the clause headed " Water Supply " in the General Remarks. The Gardener's Cottage and Gardens have a separate water supply from a spring situate on Lot 8, and the Purchaser of this lot shall have the right to the continuance of this water supply subject to the conditions as set out in the Particulars of Lot 8. The Purchaser of this lot shall within three months after the date fixed for the completion of the purchase erect and ever after maintain a good and sufficient cattle fence or wall dividing Enclosure No. 382a on Plan part of this Lot from Enclosure No. 382b on Plan part of Lot 13. There is a very large quantity of valuable timber on this lot, much of which could be cut without any detriment to the amenities of the residence and the whole of this timber is included in the purchase price. This lot is sold subject to the payment of 1s. per annum for the site of the pinnacle known as Wainman's Monument.
Lot 2 (Coloured Pink on Plan). An Exceptionally Good Dairy and Pasture Farm known as Lumb Mill Farm area about 30a. 1r. 2p. The very comfortable House contains : Living Room, Two Sitting Rooms, Scullery, Dairy and Four Bed Rooms. Gas is laid on. Adjoining are TWO COTTAGES, at present used as separating house and stores. THE BUILDINGS are good and consist of Two Piggeries, Cart Shed, Mistals for 8, 4 and 12 respectively, Barn and Stable for 2.
SCHEDULE
Tenancy : Yearly, February 14th. Tithe £1 12s. l0d.
This Lot is sold subject to the Right reserved to the Owner for the time being of Lot 4 to continue to take water, as heretofore, from the spring situate on this Lot and with full Rights of access thereto. This Lot is sold subject to the Right reserved to the Owner for the time
being of Lot 4, with or without workmen and others, to enter upon the land adjoining the Mill Race and Weir on this Lot for the purpose of repairing or cleansing the same or carrying out any other works that may be necessary for the maintainance of the accustomed head of water for the working of the water wheel at Lumb Mill, making good all damage done by the exercise of such Right. Timber £141.
Lot 3 (Coloured Pink on Plan). A Really First-rate Dairy and Pasture Farm In a very Beautiful Situation, known as Old Carr Head area about 55a. 3r. 6p. There is an EXCELLENT HOUSE, at present occupied as two, but easily convertible in one really good and commodious House at small expense. The principal House now contains Kitchen, Sitting Room, Scullery and Dairy and Four Bed Rooms (one Bed Room is fitted with bath and lavatory basin, hot and cold, which are the property of the Tenant). The second House contains Sitting Room, Kitchen, Scullery and Three Bed Rooms. The particularly GOOD BUILDINGS comprise: Mistals for 12, 12, and 14 respectively, two of which have good Lofts over, Barn, Workshop, Lean-to Shed and Saw Pit, Implement Shed, Three Loose Boxes, Four Piggeries and Two Potato or Store Houses. THE DETACHED BUILDINGS at Stunstead Laithe comprise: Mistals for 16, Calf House, Barn and Cart House.
Tenancies: M. & J. Dowson, Yearley, February 14th. Miss Paget, Yearly, May 12th. Tithe £2 9s. 2d.
This Lot is sold subject to the Right reserved to the Owner for the time being of Lot 1 to maintain the existing or similar reservoirs and tanks at present situate on this Lot and also all pipes and appurtenances thereto, with the Right to take water from the spring situate on this Lot, as at present enjoyed, with full powers of entry at all times by himself or with workmen and others for the purpose of cleansing, repairing or renewing such reservoirs, tanks, pipes, etc., making full compensation to the Owner for the time being of this Lot for any damage he may do in the exercise of such Right. Also to the Right reserved to the Owner for the time being of Lot 6 to take water as heretofore from the spring situate on this Lot by means of the existing or similar pipes with full powers of entry as provided above for the Owner for the time being of Lot 1. Timber £70.
Lot 3a (Coloured Green on Plan). About 3a. 2r. 30p. of Well Timbered Plantations including Stunstead Quarry, and situate adjoining Lot 3.
SCHEDULE
Possession will be given on Completion of the Purchase. This Lot is sold subject to the right reserved to the owner for the time being of Lot 1 to maintain the existing water supply pipes, if any, which traverse this lot, with full right of entry by himself or with workmen and others for the purpose of cleansing, |
