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Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 119, 13 February 1926, Page 14

AUCTIONS. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF THE BEAUTIFUL HOME AND GARDENS OF THE LATE MR. F. R. COOPER O n SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1926. At 2.30 p.m. H ERNEST LEIGHTON has received instructions, owing to the Decease • of the above Gentleman, to offer the above property by Public Auction, ON THE GROUNDS, next to Bellvue Gardens, Lower Hutt, as above:— For people who appreciate a charm ing home and beautiful gardens, this is ajn exceptional opportunity—one that may not occur again in a lifetime. Tho property is described by the highest authorities, as ono of tho best sheltered and most beautiful gardens in any part of New Zealand. It. has been plaiited with tile choicest, rarest, and best col lection of plants obtainable. Tho site, containing 2} acres (two and a quarter acres), more or less, is part of the old Bellvue Gardens. It is beautifully sheltered from the prevailing winds by- belts of beautiful trees upon the property, and .upon the adjoining land of Vivian Riddiford, Esq., whilst its sunny aspect is all that can ho, desired. It has a large frontage to Ludlam Crescent, and a great depth. There is sufficient room for another fino residence without interfering with the present building. The House is brick on ground floor and wood upstairs. It was built five years ago by tho owner, specially for Olis own use. Only the very best of materials were used. It contains a fine lower and upper Hall, ten fine large rooms, including a room for Billiards or Dancing, electric light, range, gas stove, and all modern conveniences. Tho house, and all the land will he put up for Auction as a whole, but if it should remain unsold at the very modest reserve placed upon it, it will immediately afterwards be put up in two lots:— (a) The House and Grounds immediately aiound it. containing an area of J (Three-quarters) of an acre, be tho same a little more or less. (b) The balance of the land mid a largo part of the charming grounds and gardens, with tho beautiful crock as a boundary, upon this, tho owner could at once build to suit him self. Tho area is, approximately, 11 (One and a quarter) acres, and there is no section obtainable that offers all tho advantages and picturesque surroundings that this one does. These areas have been surveyed off. and pegs define the boundaries. Tho Trustees are determined to realise, and the'fortunate purchaser will secure a unique pronerty, the gardens, of which are unequalled in tho AVelX’ngton Province. Tho Lower Hutt is in such favour and making such progness, and tho population is increasing bo rapidly, that properties of anything approaching this quality are practically unobtainable. liberal terms can be arranged—GO per cent, of Gio purchase money can romakn on mortgage for a term of years at 6J per cent., or a Clear Title, if desired. Fimthor particulars and Illustrated Pamphlets supplied to bona-fide inquirers dnly. Inspection by card on application to tho Auctioneer, H. ERNEST LEIGHTON, 145 Featherston Street or Main Road, Lower Hutt. • RURAL LAND FOR SALE. A GREAT BARGAIN ONLY £1 10s. PER ACRE. QQfjQ ACRES, S.G.R., at a rental of Is. 6d. por acre, about 600 acres plough—‘OW able, well subdivided iuto 12 paddocks and well watered. There is an abundance of the best of fencing timbers on tho block, including totara, etc. This place will winter 1600 sheep, half of them breeding ewes, and 100 head cattle, but with the use of the plough 3000 sheep could be carried. There is only a two-roomed whore, no other buildings,'and tho property is situated 28 miles from Napier and is well out of tho drought area; lies well to tho sun and is an absolute bargain. PRICE £1 10s. per acre; easv terms. Wire at once if you wish to inspect. 2136. N.B.—Write for our “Register,” wliicli contains details of hundreds o.f farms. Post free. HARCOURT AND CO., LAND AGENTS AND AUCTIONEERS. / WELLINGTON. FINE GRAZING COUNTRY 9000 ACRES, freehold, situated 11 miles from railway and market town and one of the chief stock centres. All in grass and exceptionally well watered by permanent streams. Very easy, low, warm country, well grassed and free from utuwai. 7-roomed homestead, telephone and usual conveniences. Woolshed and shearing plant, sheep and cattle yards and concrete dip, motor shed and stables. Prior to 3 years ago this property consistently wintered 1800 breeding ewes, 2000 weth ers and hoggets find 300 head of cattle. Since then it has carried 3000 breeding ewes and 270 breeding _ cows and 20 horses. AU the above stock are wintered on grass alone, no winter feed being specially grown. Price £l3 per acre. Terms £5OOO cash; balance on first mortgage stock, which are all ono earmark and bred on the place at valuation. F. R. H. BRICE AND CO. LTD. LAND AND INSURANCE AGENTS, MARTON. ACRES, Freehold. All rich river flats; 20 acres good grass, balance rough feed; 6 miles town; 5-roomed Bungalow, cowshed, implement shed, etc. £2lOO. Terms, £2OO cash, balance 5 years at 6 per cent. OAA ACRES Freehold; 50 flat, balance undulating to hilly, heavy papa counXwW try, all clean; 41 miles town. Canying 400 owes, besides cattle; 4-roomed house, 2-roomed cottage; £l6 per acre, £2OO deposit, balance 5 years at 6 per cent. J. R, MORTON P.O. BOX 60, TE KUITI. DAIRY FARM—SOUND VALUE pi“ ACRES FREEHOLD—Handy to' rail, school, etc. Cream collected. ManaOO wiitu Line. About 40 acres good river flats, balance sandy loam. Well sheltered with native bush—subdivided into 9 paddocks and all well watered. Will do 27 cows. New bungalow of 5 rooms with electric light and all necessary conveniences. Insurances £IOIXI. Up to dnto milking shed, electric motor, 'etc., installed. As a going concern tho following stock ■ arc included:—22 cows, 2 18-mth. heifers, 3 weaners, horse, cart and harness, and all necessary implements. Good terms. Further particulars from — MILNE AND WILSON LEVIN. THE MAKINGS OF AN IDEAL SHEEP FARM NEAR LEVIN P“P ACRES, Freehold, al! in grass, except 10 acres already ploughed; prac--030 ticaliy two-thirds ploughable; well watered by streams, and the whole property lies well to the sun. Subdivided and fenced into 16 paddocks. There arc 2 w'harcs and 1 large shed on the property, and it is well served by a firstclass road.’ The price and terms are reasonable. For further particulars apply to GORDON W. RICHARDSON LAND AGENT, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, LEVIN. ACRES, FREEHOLD, 35 miles from Wanganui (recognised to bo one JOOv o f (| le best sheep raising distiiets). Approximately 1200 in grass, well fenced and subdivided info 14 paddocks, well watered by permanent StlC Wintered 2000 sheep (including one-half ewes), also 120 head of cattle. Two 6-roomcd dwellings (telephone), 3-roomed cottage, woolshed (machines), good range outbuildings. Stock may be taken over at valuation 1 rice only £8 10s, per acre, good terms to approved client. lull particulars from the Sole. Agents— BRUCE, CAIRD AND CO., Opposite G.P.0., Wanganui. P.O. Box 189. : - ——— ——SEI.ECTKD ~ AAA ACRES, best Bangitikei cropping country, with good 5-roomed Dwelling, (rUv also cottags, granary, stable imp.ement shed, etc.; splendid fat lamb country, also has good prospective value, being adjacent to thriving town. Price, £46 Cash required only about £l5OO. O l 7 l 7 r 7 ACRES, hill country, containinf approx. 12,000,000 feet best milling faill bush, mostly best rimu, 8 miles from railway Going as a treehold at £3 per acre, to wind up estate. A. J. B. SICELY, LICENSED LAND AGENT - MARTON.

AUCTIONS. ram and ewe fair. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25. At 1 p.m. On Account T. Russell and Sons: 20 2-tooth Romnev rams On Account 'Whiteman Bros.: 250 4-year ewes On Account of Other Vendors: 1600 4 and 5-year ewes (mostly 4ryear) 400 woolly lambs 100 2-tooth wethers NOTE.—The above drafts of owes are all hill-grown, and we can thoroughly recommend them to buyers. Will be sold in lots to suit buyers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. CLEARING SALE OF PICKED DAIRY COWS, ETC., At the Farm, \DELMDE ROAD. WELLINGTON. ' MONDAY. MARCH 8, At 1 p.m. Messrs, dalgety and company. LIMITED, will sell as .above on account of Mr. E. R. Leng, who is giving up dairying, the whole ot his herd of picked dairy cows. Full particulars later.