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THE ESTATES GAZETTE
April 15, 1899.
Mr. Alex. R. Stenning, F.S.I., 121, Cannon-street, E.O., gave the following valuation: —
Plot No 15,—acres fronting Luton-road, entrance from Nelson-terrace, 250ft. frontage to Luton-road, at 30s. per foot, £375; 260ft. to Nelson-terrace, at 20l, £260 ; together ..	£635
Nos. 19,20 and 21 —la. lr. 3p.. 130ft. frontage to Luton-road, at 30s., £195 ; 220ft. to new road,
at 20s., £220; together ................... 415
Nos. 22, 23 and 24.—2a. Or. 3o., at £300 per acre ..	675
Nos. 25 to 31,—14a. 2r. at £300 per acre ..	..	4,350
Reinstatement of buildings................... 4,500
10,575
Add 10 per cent.................................. 1,057
Total ..	..	£11,632
Mr. Stenning considered there was still many acres of land appropriate for brick-earth, whilst the Darland brickfield would last a great many years to supply the local trade. In his opinion, one-sixth of the bricks which could have been made from the Chatham field would not have been good enough to supply the War Office contract of seven millions, considering the high standard required by the War Office.
Mr. Leslie Vigers, F.S.I. (Messrs. Vigors and Co., 4, Frederick’s-place, Old Jew׳ry, E.C.), said he iiad dealings with land in Rochester, Chatham and New Brompton. His valuation was as follows : —
No. 15,—la. 2r. 26p., frontage 250ft, at £2 per foot. £500 ; frontage on Nelson-terrace, 250ft.,
at £1 per foot., £250 ; together........... £750
Nos. 19. 20 and 21.—la. lr. 9p., frontage to Luton-road, 130ft., at £2 per foot, £260 ; 220ft. on side road, at £1 per foot, £220 ; together ..	..	480
Nos. 22, 23 and 24,—2a, Or. 36p., 2j acres, at £300
per acre................................... 675
Nos. 25,25a, 27 to 31,—141 acres, at £300 per acre 4,350
6,255
Add 10 per cent.............................. 625
6 880
Buildings, £2,000 and £2,500, and 10 per cent. ..	4,950
Total ..	..	£11,830
Mr. Vigers said the cost of reinstating the brickmaking plant should also be added. He gave his experience of the profits on bricks. The case was again adjourned.
From the offices of the “Farmer and Stockbreeder,” a new shilling monthly, “The Stockbreeder’s Magazine,” will be published on April 15. This is a new departure ■in live stock journalism. The cover is designed by a leading artist, and will be printed in two colours. Over 100 illustrations and numerous articles on pedigree and practical stockbreeding will be given. We understand that particular attention will be devoted to the foreign demand¡ for pedigree stock.
been successfully carried on by the late Mr. William Holland and his father, together with good residence, business premises, cottages, and about 445 acres of superior arable and pasture land. It may be added that the whole of the property adjoins good hard roads.
THE VALUE OF BRICKFIELDS NEAR CHATHAM.
Mr. Daniel Watney, P.P.S.I. (Messrs. Watney and Sons, 33, Poultry, E.C.), resumed the hearing as Umpire, at the Surveyors’ Institution, on Saturday, of the case of “ Batchelor v. Brompton, Chatham, Gillingham and Rochester Water Company,” which was a claim of £77,743 compensation in respect of the Chatham brickfield, at Luton, near Chatham, and covering an area of 20 acres, for water supply purposes. The case was reported in the Estates Gazette of February 25, March 18 and 25, and April 1.
Mr. Graham Harris, C.E. (Messrs. Bramwell and Harris, 5, Great George-street, S.W.), was arbitrator for the claimant; whilst Sir John Whittaker Ellis, F.S.I. (Messrs. Farebrother, Ellis and Co., 29, Fleet-street, E.C.), acted in a similar capacity on behalf of the water company.
Mr. Balfour Browne, Q.C., and Mr. Morton Smith (instructed by Messrs. Haywood _ and Smith, Rochester) were counsel for the claimant; and Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., M.P., with whom was Mr. Danekwerts (instructed by Messrs. Prall, Son and Prall, Rochester), for the respondents.
The evidence for the water company ־was continued.
Mr. G. H. Dean, of Messrs. Smeed, Dean and Co., brickmakers, Sittingbourne, said several acres of the scheduled land was foul, and out of the 14 acres all but five consisted of chalk. He should say the royalty on bricks in the Chatham field, supposing it was worked, was Is. per thousand, whilst a brickmaker ־would be fortunate if he got a profit of 4s. per thousand. He put the value of the plant at £2,918.
Mr. F. Peill, brickmaker, of Bromley, Kent, said he considered there was only 80,780 yards of brick-earth available for brickmaking on the land taken. On the 14¿ acre field there were only six acres of brick-earth ; part of the other land was foul or all chalk.
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Probably of all the industries allied to and forming part of the great business of agriculture, that of a stud farm is one of the most remunerative. Notwithstanding the great strides which have been made in the way of steam power and mechanical aids to manufacture and to agriculture, there exists an ever increasing demand for good horses, and the man who can breed these and train them may rely upon a profitable occupation. From the sentimental side, the conduct of a stud farm has many alluring advantages, and we have known at least one case in which two ladies, born with the love for horses in their blood, have been successful in a stud farm. We are led to make these observations by the announcement that a capital stud farm, situated in the pleasant Devonshire village of Whimple, is to be offered to auction by Mr. Thomas Martin, at the New London Hotel, Exeter, on May 12. The property comprises the mansion known as Whimple House, standing in tastefully laid out grounds, with stabling and stud buildings replete with every convenience and modem improvement. The estate, which has an area of 105 acres, includes several lots of rich accommodation land, together with four lots of cottage property.
An excellent opportunity of acquiring exceedingly valuable freehold property near the flourishing town of Devizes, Wilts, will be offered by Mr. George T. Smith, at the Beat Hotel, Devizes, on the 24t!h and 25th instant, when the Estcourt Wiltshire Estate will be disposed of. The estate comprises an eligible building estate, a mixed farm of about 188 acres, several valuable accommodation holdings, a free fully-licensed public-house, together with a well-secured rent charge and a fee farm rent. The building estate comprises 23 freehold building plots, containing from about a quarter to half-an-acre each.
One of the most important industries in the ancient town of Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, will bo offered for sale in that locality by Mr. J. G. Medcalf, at the White Horse Inn, on the 20th instant. The property comprises the valuable essential oil distillery and medicinal extract manufactory, which lias for over 60 years
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From York’s pretty suburb of Olifton one gains a grand view of the lofty, rirfh and. spacious fabric of St. Peter, which towers like a great giant over the whole of the far spreading city lying below. The three beautiful towers of the famous minster seem to rear themselves aloft like giant oaks among the underwood. The walk to Clifton from beneath the shadow of the ancient city’s walls lies, for the most part, by pleasant ways along the bank of the Ouse, by ־which it is only 15 minutes distant from the minster. Beautifully situated on the margin of this same noble river is the freehold villa-known as Cliff Villa, Olifton, which is to be offered to auction by Messrs. Thomas Walker and Son, of York, at Harker’s Hotel, there, on April 20. The house, which is at present occupied by Major the Hon. O. V. Luinley, is in every way suitable for the residence of a family of position ; whilst so beautifully situated amid rural surroundings it is within easy distance of the great city, and all its social, commercial and municipal advantages, and1 in a country hunted by three packs of hounds. The house stands in pretty gardens and grounds which slope down to the river Ouse, and are richly wooded, the total area of the lands, including two good paddocks, being about 6g acres.
The ancient town of Battle has a double claim upon our attention. It not only possesses historic interest of the highest order, but in the beauty of its situation it is almost unapproached by any other spot on -the south coast. Delightfully situated on the main road, commanding lovely views of the country, with a distant view of the sea, is the freehold residential property known a-s North Lodge, which Messrs. John and A. Bray will offer for sale at their saleroom, 12, Claremont, Hastings, on the 29th inst. The property includes excellent stabling, four cottages, large greenhouse, conservatory, and other suitable outbuildings. The grounds, which are w־ell timbered, comprise pleasure and kitchen gardens, tennis lawn, productive orchard, paddock, etc., containing in all about 14 acres. Altogether, North Lodge is admirably suited for the country residence of a gentleman, or family of moderate means, who desire to enjoy the healthful advantages

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