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Lyttelton Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1100, 27 May 1863, Page 7

CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND. FIRST-CLASS HOTEL IN CHRISTCHURCH FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on THURSDAY, the 2nd of JUNE, At Noon. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have received instructions from Mr. Rowland Davis to offer for sale that well-known and highly respectable hotel, known by the name of THE LYTTELTON HOTEL, Situated centrally between the Banks and the Government Offices, on Oxford Terrace and Worcester Street, in the heart of the City of Christchurch. The House contains two spacious dining rooms, three sitting rooms, 20 bed rooms, large bar, kitchen, &c., and there is stabling, outhouses, well of water, Sec., on the premises, together with all the conveniences and appliances requisite for a first-class hotel. Since its opening the business has been a large and constantly increasing one, and is frequented by all the principal runholders and gentlemen of the province, and by visitors from the neighbouring colonies. The tenure is freehold, but is subject to a short lease of about four years, held by respectable tenants at a rental of £624 per annum. This offers a rare opportunity to capitalists or hotel-keepers, for obtaining a well-established and highly profitable business, which, with a few years' attention, will enable any one taking it up to retire with a handsome competency. On application to the Auctioneers, every information will be offered to intending purchasers. Christchurch, 14th April, 1863. 1773 BIRDSEY'S BRITISH HOTEL, Christchurch; BIRDSEY'S VALLEY HOTEL, Bridle Path. MESSRS. AIIvMAN & WILSON have received instructions from Mr. John Birdsey, who is about to leave the province, to sell the well-known BRITISH HOTEL, situated in the centre of the business portion of Christchurch, and at present doing one of the most lucrative businesses in the colony. Also, the VALLEY HOTEL, situated at the foot of the hill, near the entrance to the Tunnel and Railway Station. Price moderate and terms easy. 2313 GOODWILL OF FIRST-CLASS GROCERY BUSINESS, Cashel Street, Christchurch. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have received instructions from Mrs. Kerr, to Let on Seven, F'ourtcen, or Eighteen Years Lease, the Shop and Extensive Business Premises, with conveniently arranged Dwelling House of six rooms; and also to sell therewith the GOODWILL OF THE GROCERY BUSINESS, which has been established for the past five years, and is now yielding a large and lucrative return; the amount of which can be easily ascertained by reference to the books of the concern, which, on application. will be shewn to intending buyers. The position of the shop is one of the best in Christchurch, and the business is only parted with in consequence of the decease of the late Mr. James Kerr. 1997 BEAUTIFUL BUILDING SITES ON THE RIVER AVON, Within One Mile of the Town Belt. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have received instructions to sell a number of beautiful Building Sites, on the south bank of the River Avon, within one mile of the Town Belt, Christchurch. This offers an excellent opportunity for obtaining freehold sections of land for building purposes, in a healthy and pleasant situation, within easy distance of Christchurch, at a low price. Terms —Half-cash; remainder at 6 months, bearing bank interest. 1498 BUILDING SITES ON GLOUCESTER AND WORCESER STREETS, AND THE TOWN BELT. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have been instructed to sell several Quarter-Acre Sections of Land, part of the Town Reserves. No. 88, fronting on Gloucester and Worcester Streets, and the Town Belt. These sections are in a very dry and healthy situation, and are admirably adapted as sites for dwellng houses. The terms of payment are extremely easy, being one-third in cash, one-third in twelve months, and one-third in eighteen months, Without Interest. 1975 VALUABLE BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have received instructions from Mr. Swinbourne to offer for sale that valuable SHOP AND DWELLING HOUSE, situate in High street, Christchurch, near to the Town Hall, with a comfortable lean-to of two wellfinished rooms in the rear; the land having a frontage of 30 feet, and a depth of 60 feet, held under aiease for an unexpired term of 11 years, at a very low ground rent. 1849 FARMS NEAR CHRISTCHURCH, On the Ilorse-shoe Lagoon. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have been favored with instructions from Charles 11. Greenstreet, Esq., to offer for sale, KEMPSTON ESTATE, situate close to the Horse-shoe Lagoon, and within three miles of Christchurch. The land is divided into 13 allotments of from 13 to 30 acres each, and will be sold at a low price, and on terms to suit purchasers. The dwelling-house and cottage situate on one of the allotments to be taken at a valuation. Farmers will find this a rare opportunity for securing freehold homesteads of good land in the neighborhood of Christchurch. Plans of the property may be seen, and every information obtained as to price, terms, &c., at the offices of the auctioneers. 2178 VILLA RESIDENCES, Colombo street south. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have received instructions from Mr. John Smith to offer for sale about 35 acres of his land, part of rural sections No. 238 and 239, having a long frontage to the extension of Colombo street south, adjoining the newly chosen site for the Agricultural Show. The land, which is of excellent quality, is divided into sections of from 1 to 3 acres, and being situated in such close proximity to the town, in a choice locality, affords an excellent position for private residences. Terms—One-third cash, one-third in six months, and one-third in twelve months, bearing interest. 2177 BUILDING SITES, in Christchurch, fronting Colombo street, near the proposed Railway Station, to be let. 1568 AIKMAN & WILSON. TO LET, the premises in Gloucester street recently occupied by Mr. Fairhurst, either on long or short lease. Apply to Aikman & Wilson. 2238 NOTICFU-TO LET, OFFICES, situate in Gloucester street. Apply to 2322 SMITH, RAIKES, & CO.