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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31832, 9 November 1968, Page 42

| AUCTIONS © IMPORTANT PUBLIC AUCTION REALISATION OF MID CANTERBURY STATELY RESIDENCE TOGETHER WITH 5 ACRES LAND , ' Jlk A a $ "PENSCROFT" ASHBURTON ON ACCOUNT ESTATE LATE M. H. D. ARCHDALE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1968 AT 2.30 P.M.

PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS LIMITED, have received instructions to offer fo>- sale by Public Auction in their Land Sales Room, Tancred Street, Ashburton, as above. "Penscroft” is delightfully situated on Beach Road, two miles by tar-sealed road from Ashburton. Comprives five acres of excellent land together with substantial two-storey residence. HOMESTEAD: Spacious weatherboard, iron roof construction. Downstairs—double bedroom, drawing room. lounge, spacious dining room, modern kitchen-dinette, also self-contained flat. Washhouse, dairy wood and coal shed. Upstairs—two double bedrooms, two single bedrooms. large sunroom, bathroom and toilet. All modern conveniences including eye-level electric range. Domestic water supply, ex-well by electric pressure system. AUCTIONEER'S NOTE “Penscroft'’ is a wonderful family home which lends itself to quiet relaxation and entertainment or would be ideally suited for many commercial enterprises being magnificently set in extensive formal gardens, broad lawns, shrubs, trees and rose gardens, which make it one of the most stately homes in the Ashburton County. The whole property is particularly well sheltered by mature evergreen, exotic and deciduous trees with numerous lily, iris and polyanthus beds. Some 400 roses, 150 Azaleas and 55 Rhododendron bushes add to the beauty of this fine establishment. Over the years. “Penscroft” has been the centre of attraction for many horticultural societies and garden enthusiasts. An extra five acres adjoining “Penscroft” is available to purchaser. NOTE: All wall to wall carpets are included in sale. Dining room furniture can be taken over at valuation. RATES: To Ashburton County Council—s46.7l. TERMS: 10 per cent plus stamp duty on fall of hammer. Balance in cash on date of possession. POSSESSION: December 20. 1968, or such other date as may be mutually agreed between the vendor and purchaser.

PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LIMITED, Auctioneers and Licenced Land Agents, ASHBURTON. CHRISTCHURCH AND BRANCHES. SOLICITORS: Messrs Kennedy and Morton, Havelock Street, Ashburton. ====== —_ 3291 @ IMPORTANT LAND AUCTION REALISATION OF VALUABLE HALSWELL PROPERTY COMPRISING 76 ACRES APPROX. ON ACCOUNT OF MR T. D. FINDLAY, PATERSON AVENUE, HALSWELL ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1968, AT 2.15 IN OUR LAND SALES ROOM, 187-189 CASHEL STREET THIS ATTRACTIVE PROPERTY WHICH IS SITUATED IN THE MUCH-FAVOURED HALSWELL DISTRICT HAS AN EXTENSIVE ROAD FRONTAGE ON TO CASHMERE ROAD AND PATERSON AVENUE. Improvements consist of a modern 3-bedroom home, which is attractively laid out in lawns, shrubs and trees, and is well sheltered. There is also a large haybarn, cowshed and dairy, double garage and kennels. The farm has its own high pressure water scheme which covers the whole unit. There is a good balance of hill and flat which lends itself well for future subdivision.. The property commands a fine view of the Southern Alps, Halswell Valley and the surrounding plains. The pleasant aspect of the subdivision potential of the property will appeal to all enterprising real estate investors. The land is shown as Rural Residential in the draft of the proposed scheme. The property’s future is unlimited. The vendor is prepared to provide some financial assistance to an approved purchaser. TERMS: 10 per cent on fall of hammer, balance cash on date of possession. INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE AUCTIONEERS ONLY For further particulars apply NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF N.Z.. LTD, CHRISTCHURCH. M.R.E.I.N.Z. Telephone 69-359 Solicitors for the vendor: Messrs R. A. Young, Hunter and Company. 158-160 Cashel Street, Christchurch. 3273 "ANSAFONE” SERVICE Is available at all Times (Holidays and Week-Ends) To avoid delay and assist in accuracy, Advertisers are advised to speak clearly and SPELL-OUT names. SUNDAYS 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Personal Operator Service DIAL 50-199 (5 Direct linos).