Folder 1. Isle of Wight (Ryde)

HEH STG Manorial Box 48 (1). 13 June 1826 and 5 July 1826. Extract of auction advertisements for the Ryde properties. 

[The Ryde properties were again put for sale by Mr Robins at Garaways Coffee House, Change Alley, Cornhill on 26 June 1828. The auction details are very similar.]

Particulars & Condition of Sale of an Elegant and Distinguished Main Villa with pleasure grounds, Yacht-house, Baths & Offices &c situate at Ryde on the Isle of Wight; also, a residence and offices adjoining: for sale by auction, At the Mart, Opposite the Bank of England, On Tuesday 13th June 1826 at Twelve O’clock in Two Lots.

T.H.H. Cauty, Auctioneer & Land Agent, 80 Pall Mall, London.

Lot One

[…] Villa known as Buckingham Cottage, substantially erected of stone with a slate roof. […] The villa is seated on a spacious lawn immediately overlooking the Pier, commanding an interrupted view of the Ocean from Spithead and Portsmouth Harbour to Calshott Castle and nearly to Southampton; and contains on the Upper Floor a range of excellent Sleeping, Dressing and Morning Rooms, principally overlooking the Ocean, a spacious principal Sleeping Room at the western extremity, handsomely fitted with Balcony, &c and several secondary chambers.

On the principal floor, a light cheerful Hall of Entrance, communicating both front and rear, and extending upwards of 40 Feet.

A spacious Eating Room, about 30 feet by 19, fitted with Windows opening to Lawn, stained walls and marble chimney piece.

A spacious and elegant Dining Room, 41 feet by 15, with French windows opening to and overlooking the Lawn and Ocean; stained walls and marble chimney piece.

The Offices consist of a spacious stone-paved Servants Hall, a Butler’s pantry, a Housekeeper’s Room, a Footman’s Pantry (or still room) Wine and Beer Cellars, a capital stone paved kitchen, Larder and Scullery; A stone paved yard with range of brick buildings, secluded from the pleasure grounds by folding gates; and containing Larder Store Knife and Shoe-house, Gardener’s Room and Coal House.

At the western end of the Lawn and Terrace is placed a capital Hot and Cold Bath with dressing and store rooms; A Yacht House or Armoury adjoining over which is a copper flat, From whence the most extended views are derived; and under is a boat house with passage to the Beach.

[Lawn & pleasure grounds, Kitchen Garden…] embracing the whole an extent of about seven acres. The Estate is held on a Lease for an unexpired term of 84 years, determinable on the demise of Three Healthy lives of the ages of 18, 24, and 26 years. The total preserved rents amounting to 49 per annum […]

The fixtures to be taken by valuation. The purchase will also have the option of taking the Elegant and appropriate household furniture at valuation if desired.

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Lot 2 comprises a convenient Brick-built Residence known as Fountain Cottage Adapted for a moderate size family […] held for an unexpired term of ninety-three years on the demise of three healthy lives of the several ages of 21, 31 and 33 years, subject to small Quit rents of £1 10s pr annum and a Heriot of £1 10s payable at the demise of any of the lives. At present in the occupation of Mr Thomas Bell, at the rent of £50 per Annum.

Folder (60). Oxfordshire (Finmere)

List of Finmere Poor