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Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 118, 11 February 1908, Page 12

AUCTIONS. .AUCTION SALE.- OF THE WELL-KNOWN 1 FAMILY MANSION AND GROUNDS, SAYES COURT, AURORA TERRACE AND TXIFTON TERRACE. THE MOST VALUABLE RESIDENTIAL ■ . PROPERTY IN. THE CITY OF - WELLINGTON. IN THE LAND MART, No. 84 LAMBTON : , QUAY, WELLINGTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20. I*JC3. At , 2.20 o'clock p.m. By order of Iho Executors of the lata E. Yv'. Mills;. Esq. MACDONALD,. WILSON AND CO. are favoured with .instructions to sell by Public Auction, as above, that EXTREMELY VALUABLE AND, BEAUTIFUL I'IUVATI! MANSION,AND GROUNDS, ■ SAYES COURT. Tho property, ever since i the foundation _of the City of ..Wellington', has formed portion' of. the estate' of the E. W. Mills family. It forms the major part of Town Acre No. £1)3 on the Plan of the City, and 4 has a frontage to Aurora Terrace of 155 ft. 2in., and a frontage to San Sebastian Road (Clifton Terrace) of 117 ft. llin. On> the southern side it adjoins tho Wellington Club Property for 191 ft. sin., while for 132 ft. it abuts on the 'Wellington Terrace .lands. Sayes Court is a family mansiou of the best . type.. It 'is situated on an elevated plateau in ithe very heart of the City, overlooking the harbour, and commands from the balconies and windows one of tho most delightful and picturesque panoramas in New Zealand. - It is built of specially selected heart of'Totara and Rimu, so sound and perfect that it will be good a century, hence. As a residence it: will be found the largest and most, com'pleto in the City of Wellington. It contains eighteen rooms, including 'commodious Diningroom, Drawing-room, ' Library, Breakfastroom, Kitchen, Billiard-room; nine Bedrooms, Dressing-room, threo Bathrooms, two Lavatories, two spacious Entrance Halls, Storeroom, two 'Pantries and Scullery, whilothe outbuildings comprise Coach-house, Stable and. Loose Boxes, Harness-room, Wash-house, ! Wood aiid Coal Store,' Tool-house, etc., etc.'

Prom Aurora Terrace, Sayes • .Court is ap-. proached by a carriago drive facing a-.terraced lawn, bordered with-flowers and fine, shrubbery, and fitted with summer-house,' seats, and ornamental steps.- Attached to tho Mansion on the northern side is a charming' conservatory, standing in a series ■of beautiful flower beds, with appropriate statuary, vases, etc. On the south-east side,' facing the harbour, there is a very fine green-house, a delightful ■ roso garden and large shrubberies, filled w'itli rare plants, set off with exquisite flower borders; while a beautifully-kept Kitchen Garden' on the . side adjoining the Wellington Club grounds completes the amenities of a most complete charming Ne.w' Zealand home. ' ; , . Whether regarded' in that'~iight or for conversion into a great Private Hotel of specially reserved character, tho property- is a most valuablo investment. ' If too large for ordinary use, four splendid Building Sections, which would' themselves'. realise in all' some , ,£SOOO, could easily be cut off from , tho property, still leaving it a great property for residential purposes. ■ " . 'i ' TERMS OF SALE. The-terms of sale are: 10. per cent., deposit, 10 per cent, in three and six months ■ respectively) , iiiid j the balance may remain on mortgage from, three to, five yerfr6'at 5 per cent, per annum. For further details apply to'the Auctioneers .at their offices; . \ "■ 7301 :■ ■■■■ A&0' ; --(oQi,' HOUSEAND" LAnI) ' ■ AGiINTS, ' AUCTIONEERS AMD SHABEBROKERS. RI'ECrAL PROPERTIES FOE SALE. BOULCdTT , STREET,' (vicinity)-Desirable' 8-roomed Dwelling,' containing every modern convenience; large section. ' Prico, •-C1525; easy terms. - 82-14 HAWKER STREET—Splendid Villa Residence, of 7 rooms, one floor, e.1., gas, and ,' • all' usual •conveniences; unrivalled view of haibour and| city;' laud, 40ft. x 90ft. • ■ Price, £1450. M ■ 8210 KELBURNE (central' position)— Gentleman's Residence, containing nine 6pacious rooms, besides all usual domestic offices, up-to- . date in every detail, plastered throughout; land, 42ft; (s 120 ft; Price, J81650-, • ' ,8175 THORNDON (Tinakori Road adjacent}— Large Residence, containing eleven rooms (7 bedrooms), besides'usual domestic .offices, in , . first-class order,-! land, over 1' acre; laid out in lawns! arid gardens, asphalt tennis court; elevated'position, commanding uninterrupted view, of the harbour, etc. Price, .£2500. . . , . 7143 ROSEN EATH (harbour view)— Almost new, 9--,roomed Residence, replete with all co'n- , vcniences', including city water supply; rental, J6lO-1 p.a.; land, 75ft. x 10ft. Price, ,£1950 , , 'I .8006 LOWER HUTT-New Villa-,: Residency. • five' large rooms, usual, conveniences; land, J acre, laid , out in orchard, garden, amilawn. Price, £950. 8218 KILBIRNIE (Overton Terrace)— Well-designed i 7-roomed Residence'(new), verandah, balcony; bathroom, h. and c. water, lavatory, -basins, tiled roof, wardrobes, etc.; land, 40ft. x 170 ft. Lovely view. Price, .£7OO. ; .. 7608 OWEN STREET—Specially well-built 0roonied Villa/ erected ' for owner. 4 jreaw ' 'ago; corner section. Price, £975. '8203 IvELliUßNE—Compact New Villa, containing 4 -rooms, besides bathroom, h. water, gas, tiled hearths, verandah two ' sides, large basement, 'Washhouse, etc.; laud, 10ft. x 100 ft- ' Price,.. .£650. (£IOO ' cash). ' , . 8095 .NEWTOWN (near Post .Office)— Five-roomed Villa, bathroom; washhouse,-'copper, ■ etc.,' and shed; large: section, 36ft. x ,106 ft. Price, £675 ' -Cheap-property. ~ Htt ISLAND BAY—First-class Corner Allotment, near beach, 114 ft.: frontager. .. Price, £300, if sold this week. . ,8235 SEATOUN—Splendid. Residential' Section, 44ft. x 110 ft. Price, £5 ss. foot; also, (Allot- ' ment,, 50ft. ■ x ' 140 ft., overlooking ,'Bay. £120,- for immqdiate sale. . . ' 808?

FOR IMMEDIATE SALE AND EXCHANGE. , ACEES, SPLENDID.POSITION, PXLMEESTON NOETH.. 7-Roomed House, arid out■buildings; 2 Acres Orchard. .•■Bates,' ' 15s. 7d uer annum. Very rich; land. Owner leaving district, and must sell at once. Price, JGISOO. Terms arranged. ' Or "will exchange for Wellington city or suburban property. , ■■■ ' ■ ; Vl • ' "(6000-68) ■ UP-TO-DATE LIVERY. STABLES. ■" Large inland town, situated spicndid position, close to sale yards. Good lease at low rental.. Plant complete. Everything necessary to carry on business. Handy paddocks. One of the best Stables on this. Coast. Price, ,£IGOO, as . a going concern. Full ■ particulars given on application. REFRESHMENT AND SUPPER ROOMS For Absolute Sale, Including furniture, table linen, and utensils. Doing good business; long lease, low rental, splendid'position in'large town. Price, ,£2OO. Apply sharp for this.. ■ G, A. PREECE AND CO., . LAND AGENTS, MAIN STEEET, PALMERSTON. Write for Land Guide; issued every month. Post free to any address. C7QI . FOE EXCHANGE. THIRST-CLASS Unencumbered Dairy Farm, A l in Manawafcu District, Exchange for Sound First Mortgage of about ,£3000; Stock, extra, if required. Also, 800 Acres Good Sheep and Cattle Country, '500 acrcs in grass, balanco bush. Price, per acre. Equity .£3OOO, will Exchange for Dairj\ Farm, or Good City Property. Full particulars on application to ORBELL AND CO., LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ' PALMERSTON NOETH. C 725