Auctions. R. WALTON & CO. TOWNSHIP OF HORNBY. UPPER RICCARTON. i GRAND BUILDING SITES. Ql ACRES LAND ADJOINING THE Ol RAILWAY STATION AT THE HORNBY JUNCTION. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1878, 2 o'clock. MESSRS R. WALTON & CO. have received instructions from the Freeholder, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Rooms, Hereford street, Christchnrch, ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1878, At 2 o'clock, All that piece of Land at UPPER RICCARTON, Close Adjoining the Hornby Junction Railway station, consisting of— Qi ACRKS OF MOST EXCELLENT O-L LAND, subdivided into suitable sections for CONVENIENT BUILDING SITES. The situation of this Land is all that could be desired for private residences, having a commanding position upon rising ground, healthy locality, and close to one of the most important railway stations on the main line. It has also very extensive" frontage to the Great South Road. The Land is of unusually good quality, having a great depth of soil. Its close proximity to the Southbridge Junction .Railway Station, bringing it within fifteen minute<! of Christchurch, givee it a peculiar and increasing value to those who, after breathing the close and vitiated atmosphere of the city all day, seek to renovate their health and strength in the pure bracing air of this suburb. It is the intention ef the railway authorities to make the Southbridge junction the terminus for their short trains, and a calling station for the through express trains to Dunedin. This property being in the centre of a large and wealthy gr<un-growing district, and having splendid sidings, opens up an excellent opportunity for the erection of GRAIN STORES, RAILWAY SrDINGS, GENERAL STORKS, HOTELS, COAL AND TIMBER YARDS, &c, &c. To Manufacturers this opportunity is of universal value, as with the aid of the Telcphome and Telegraph, and the very close proximity of this land to Christchurch, Manufacturers of Boots and Shoes, of Clothing, Engineers, Meat Preservers, and others requiring space, can establish their business here at about one-tenth the cost of that in Ohristchurch, and yet have ■ all the facilities of the markets they require. I The interest alone upon the capital required for a small section of land in Christchurch required for a Factory, at once heavily weights the business. Terms liberal. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1878. 9-7 2 o'clock, 9263 CHARLES CLARK. FOR SALE, BUSINESS PREMISES, MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH. A FIRST-CLASS CORNER SITE, with Large Buildings, suitable for wholesale or retail store. Apply to No. 765 CHARLES CLARK, 9-17 9698 Hereford street ._ TO BE LET BY TENDER, IN ONE OR TWO LOTS. MR CHARLES CLARK is instructed by Mr S. Graham to receive TEND BBS for the RENTAL of the undermentioned PROPERTIES, situated in that very healthy and favorite subnrb, St. Martin's, Opawa, opposite the res : dence of Miss Skillicorn, and picturesquely situated at the base of the hills, overlooking the River Heathcote :— Lot 1. Garden, orchard, plantation, and paddock, in all about 5 acres of splendid land, together with Family Dwelling House of eight rooms, coach house, stable, &c., Ac. G:od water supply. Lot 2. Comprising nearly 8J acres of excellent grass land, garden, '&c, together with Brick Home of three rooms, comfortably fitted.. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to September 2.st, inclusive, for a term of three years from October Ist next. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. For plan and cards to view apply to No. 568 CHAELE3 CLARK. 9-129493
SPLENDID BATLWAY SITE AT BICCARION. FOE SALE, A MOST excellent SITE at Eiccarton, containing nearly 14£ acres of LAND, having a Railway frontage of 907£ft, and an eqaal length of frontage on a road. This position is admirably suited for. a Manufactory, Granary, or any similar business requiring access to the Bail way, and the unusually large frontage of 13J chains makes it one of the most desiable properties of this description ever yet offered. Terms unusually Liberal, The price being only .£IOO per acre, payable as follows:— 10 per cent deposit, 15 per cent in six months, and tJ:e balance may remain on mortgage at 7 per cent. For plan, &c, apply to No. 833 CHARLES CLAttK. 9-14 9567 BILLIiBD TABLES, PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, WATER-COLOE DRAWINGS. ENGRAVINGS, &c, &c, &c. MB CHARLES CLARK will hold a CLEARING SALE At his Booms in Hereford etreet, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, Of the following goods, now on baud for sale -. — New harmoniums Organ harmonium 3 new billiard tables for private houses, new, with slate beds, &c, &c. Water-color drawings, engravings Lampelier, gazogene, &c, &c. GENERAL CLEARING SALE. 0-17 9695 Sale at 2 p.m. No. 834 LAND AND TWO COTTAGES' With Large Workshop, &c, Situated on PAULSON'S STREET, near Colombo street south, iind Close to the Agricltural Gv unds, FOB SALE BY AUCTION, BT MB CHARLES CLARK, at his Rooms, in Hereford street, Christchurch, on WEDNESDAY, SEPfEMBEB 25th. Sale at 12 o'clock. No. 837 For plan, &c, apply at ths Auctioneer's office. 9-17 9699 ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE OF FIRSTCLASS HOUSE PROPERTY, CLOSE TO LATI&Ii-B SQUARE. THREE SIX-ROOMED HOUSES. MB CHABLES CLABK is instructed by the Executors of the late Mr Wm. Hobbs to hold A CLEARING SALE, At his Booms in Hereford street, On TUKSDA.Y, SEPTEMBER 24th, Of the following Valuable Properties, situate in Armagh street, near Barbadoea street ■ lot. 1. A Valuable BUILDING SECTION, adjoining the house and grounds occupied by Mr Ne?ille Barnett, having 60 feet frontage by a depth of 124 feet. There are some chcice shrubs and trees on this lot. Lot 2. land has 53ft. lOjn. frontage, similar depth to others, together with House similar in all respects to Lot. 2. Lot 3. Has GSft. frontage to Armagh street, depth 124ft.; nice garden, all in good order, together with very. comfortable House of six rooms nicely finished. Also, The Lessee's Interest in a good four-roomed Cottage, standing on a parcfil of ground i 50 links by 150 links, fronting Barbadoes I street, between Armagh and Cheste- \ streets, held under lease expiring March ' 10th, 1894. Ground rent, .£8 per annum. Such a clearing sale of properties in one estate rarely takes place, affording buyers, either for speculation or investment, a chance of obtaining properties at the lowest market value. Tne land was picked by tie late Mr Hobbs when the town reserves were orieinally sold. It is thoroughly drained, being 12ft. above level of river at East belt, is close to Latimer square, ha3 a north frontage, and otherwise presents many advantages to recommend it as one of the best investments of the present day. Easy terms of payment. lithographed plans on application at the Auctioneer's Office. No. 797 ft.l7 9696
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Press, Volume XXX, Issue 4100, 17 September 1878, Page 4
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