The Ladies of Llangollen | Page 6

BEAUTY,
United with a great variety of foliage. Upon the Freehold is a
considerable quantity of valuable Timber which overhangs
A DEEP AND HOLLOW GLEN;
In its entangled bottom, a frothing brook leaps and clamours o'er the
rough stones in its channel towards
THE VALE OF LLANGOLLEN.
To speak of the latter would be quite superfluous, few, if any, are
unacquainted with the wildness and surpassing beauty of the most
admired spot in North Wales. Its contiguity to the little romantic village,
giving the opportunity either to indulge in the gaiety of this place, or
recreate in retirement, (as shall seem best suited to varied inclination),
there are fortunately both auxiliaries to this scene (it had almost been
said of enchantment). The verdant Lawns, dotted with rare plants, the
scenic beauties, and the woodland scenery combined, plead in

extenuation of this lofty tone. The whole is encompassed by rich
meadows, wearing a park-like appearance; held with the freehold,
which is limited to less than Five Acres. A truly beautiful Portico of
carved Oak leads to this
DOMICILE OF COMFORT.
The whole lower Story of which, on the outside, is covered with the
richest carved Oak, and within which will be found a Dining Room 15
feet by 15, with handsome Chimney Piece, and carved Oak Doors and
Wainscoting.
A Library, 13 feet by 14 feet 6 inches, with Three Gothic Windows of
carved Oak and splendid stained Glass, exhibiting old Armorial
Bearings, and forming a Bow Window, handsome Chimney Piece of
yellow and white marble, and Recesses fitted up with Gothic Book
Cases, and the Doors and Architrave of old carved Oak.
An admirably constructed Kitchen, carved Oak Doors and Window
Facia, a very handsome carved Oak Screen and Seat, Grate Ovens,
Hearths, Stew Holes, &c.
A Housekeeper's Room, beautifully fitted up with carved Oak Presses,
Oak Doors and Window Frames.
A large Larder with fixed Tables, Hooks, &c. together with an ample
Cellar, both so situated as to be perfectly cool in the hottest weather.
Wash-house, Scullery, Coal-house, &c., a Staircase of carved Oak,
Walls and Ceilings of the same beautifully ornamented Gothic
Architecture. This is one of the most beautiful things that can be
conceived.
FIRST FLOOR.
An excellent Bed Room, fixed Book Shelves and carved Oak Door,
Chimney Piece and Window Facia, an excellent best Bed Room, Oak
Doors, fancy Cornice, and cross Ceiling Beams of carved Oak, a very

handsome Chimney Piece of the same.
A light Dressing Room and Closet, Gothic carved Oak Doors, &c.
fitted up with Book Shelves. Over the Staircase a commodious Pantry,
Shelves and Presses for China and Plate, Oak Doors of carved open
work. The Sashes of the Windows are all Metal.
ATTIC STORY.
Two good Servants' Rooms, and a Store Room. The Premises consist of
FOUR GARDENS
In the best order, and well stocked with all kinds of Fruit Trees,
Vegetables, and Flowers.
FIVE PASTURE FIELDS
Of the richest Land, well timbered, Rustic Bridges, Summer Houses of
richly carved Oak, and Rustic Seats, Cow and Calf-house,
Garden-house, Yard, Store-house, &c. An excellent Engine Pump.
This celebrated Place was the Property, and for more than half a
Century the Residence of the late LADY ELEANOR BUTLER AND
MISS PONSONBY. It is situated upon a Piece of rich Table Land, just
above the Port and Market-town of Llangollen, and commands a View
of the Valley of the Dee, both up and down, is close to Valle Crucis,
Dinas Bran, and many of the most beautiful Scenes in Wales. The
Taxes are very light.
CONTENTS OF THE FREEHOLD PART OF THE ESTATE.
0. R. P. House, Offices, 0 3 14 and Shrubbery Flower Garden 0 0 27
Garden House, 0 0 12 Court and Poultry ditto Part of Lawn 0 3 8
Nursery 0 0 20 Field 2 0 12 Total 4 0 13
THE LANDS CONTIGUOUS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1A. 1R. 20P. part of Lawn; and 3R. 26P. of Gardens and Shrubbery,
held from year to year, from Ousley Gore, Esq., at a rent of pounds

3R. 13P. part of Lawn and Flower Garden, held in same manner from
Hon. F. West, at a rent of pounds
4A. 1R. 30P. being two Fields, the Glen, and a Kitchen Garden, from
Hon. Mr. Mostyn, yearly at a rent of pounds
1A. 2R. 16P. a Field from J. Dicken, Esq. at a yearly rent of pounds
TOTAL QUANTITY, 13 ACRES 38 PERCHES."

The exaggerated style of this ornate announcement will, doubtless,
excite a smile, and we suspect that some of our readers, who know the
locality, will laugh outright at the very fanciful stretch of imagination,
which led the worthy auctioneer to speak of the "_Port_ of Llangollen."
The purchasers of the property were Miss Lolly and Miss Andrew, the
present owners and occupiers of