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New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4319, 30 March 1901, Page 8

FOR SALE BY AUCTION. ■WEDNESDAY. 3rd APRIL, 1901, At 2.30 p.m. DELIGHTFUL residence in the ' HEART OF THE CITY. INVERLO OHY, ABEL SMITH STREET. Tt/TESSRS lIAR COURT AND CO. are favoured with, instructions from John Ross, Esq., to sell by public auction, at their rooms, Lambton quay, on Wednesday, 3rd April, 1901, at 2.30 p.m.— All that piece or parcel of land containing over 1 acre, and being part of Town Acres 109, 111, 113, and 111. City of Wellington, together with his conveniently-situated residence, known as INVERLOCHY, containing H rooms, besides bathrooms, pantries, and outhouses, and anproachcd by the avenue, ABEL SMITH STREET. The grounds ere tastefully laid out with choice shrubs, trees, lawns, flower, fruit, and vegetable gardens, also a large vinery, stables, summer-bc-ice, and a concrete tennis court. The dwelling commands an excellent view of the harbour, is exceptionally well built, rooms large aird lofty, and fitted throughout with every modern convenience, cle'ctric light and billiard room, etc. Though situated in the centre of the city it is fpiito secluded, free from all noise and dust, and only 15 minutes’ walk from the Post Offioo, honco is an ideal home for a business man and consequent on the limited city area has a yearly increasing value. It is also approached by a foot entrance from INGESTRE STREET. The property being well known,further comment js unnecessary. For full particulars and cards to view, apply to MESSRS HARCOURT AND CO., 38 Auctioneers. TUESDAY, 16th APRIL, 1901, 2.30 p.m. SALE BY AUCTION Of FASHIONABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE And WELL LAID OUT GARDENS, THORNDON. Messrs and co. have been favoured with instructions from Joseph Joseph, Esq., to sen by PUBLIC AUCTION, at their rooms. 48, Lambton quay, on xuLSDAY, 16th April 1901, at 2.30 p.m.— All that piece or parcel of land being part of T.A. 639, City of Wellington, and having a frontage of 52ft to TINAKORI ROAD by a depth, of 230 ft, more or less, together with the Substantially-built and Modern 10-roomed FAMILY RESIDENCE erected thereon, and known as • ‘GREENCROFT,’’ Tinakori road This property is well known as one of the best homes in Thorndon, and is one of a class that very seldom comes into the open market. It is pleasantly situated on a slight rise on the west side of Tinakori road, over-, looking the Harbour, and facing Hawkee tone street. The House, which has been well and faithfully built is plastered throughout the rooms being largo, lofty and well lighted. It is replete with every, modern convenience, including bathrooms, scullery, washhouse, pantries, outhouses, etc.’;’ also fowlhonse, with concrete run. It is fitted with hot and cold water, and lighted by electricity, the electric light fittings, Venetian blfhas and curtain poles being sold with the house. The grounds are well laid out and planted with choice shrubs and trees, the lawns, etc., being in good order and well kept. The property being on the proposed new line of tramway, is on© th.© auctioneers can thoroughly recommend to any one in search of a home in a good residential locality, whilst it is within easy distance of the business portion of the city. For cards to view and fill! information, apply to ha;bcotjet and CO., 101 Auctioneers.

GREAT AUCTION SALE. DAIRY FARMS. DAIRY FARMS. 1800 iL H KES ’ 1800 MAGNIFICENT DRAINED SWAMP LAND, Sab divided into 50-Acre Farms. Within two hours of the City and half an hour's drive of a railway station. GOOD ROADS! SPLENDID SOIL! SUPERB CLIMATE! Messrs haroourt and co.- have been favoured with instructions to sell hy public auction, at their rooms, 48, Lambton quay, on FRIDAY, 12th April, 1901— That MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY known as RAWSON'S ESTATE, being all that piece and parcel of land comprising sections 151 to 168, and part 150, Mungaroa, situated in Blocks 1,2, 5, and 6, Rimutaka Survey District, situated at the Upper Hutt, in the MUNGAROA VALLEY and within two and a half miles oi the WALLACE VILLE RAILWAY STATION, the .township of that name being alongside the property. The estate was taken up in the early days of the colony by Mr Rawson, who recognised the value the land would have when properly drained, cleared and grassed. ■ #

For some years past extensive operation! have been carried on in drainage works, which have proved most successful, the - property now being intersected by main 1 and cross drains, effectively carrying off - the water, and leaving a good peaty soil, f capable of growing anything, and forming some of the best dairying laud in or about Wellington. The land is practically all LEVJ3L, ther( being n few easy slopes on the eastern and ■ western boundaries, admirably suited for ■ the erection of homestead and farm build ■ ings, as from these gentle rises an nnin- ■ terrupted view of the whole valley can br f obtained, whilst the valley itself is well ■ sheltered from all winds, and lies to the north, being well exposed to the sun. 1 The soil is all that can be desired for dairying purposes, being of good depth, ■ estimated to be over 20ft, and is, moreover, essentially a warm soil, forming an excellent bottom for grass, which takes well and quickly, as may be seen on the land itself and on the surrounding holdings. The Mungaroa Valley has been settled for many years, and is well known as beinj both fertile and productive, and is especially adapted for dairying from its proximity to the railway and the city of Wellington, thereby enabling the dairyman to get his products to a ready market without loss of time. The attention of buyers is particularly drawn to the fact that the farms'’about tc be offered for sale consist of practically the last of the level land suitable for dairying which is obtainable within easy distance of Wellington, tho premier shipping port of the colony. V X A ■ The terms offered are within the means of all classes of buyers, comprising a cash 1 deposit of 10 per cent, at the time of sale, and a further deposit of 15 per cent, within six months, the balance of the purchase money may remain for five or seven years at 5 per cent., with power to pay off at any time. Land Transfer Title will be given. Lithographic plans and full particulars may be obtained on application to MESSRS SKERRETT A.\n WYLIE. Solicitors; Or. MESSRS HAECODRT AND CO., jfifri Auctioneers, Wellingtoii,