(59) LIVERPOOL MERCURY 21 November 1866

'HIGH LEE' Woolton Hill, most desirable residence and mansion sites. On Wednesday the 5th December next at Three for halfpast three pm at the Angel Inn, Dale St. Liverpool on one or several lots as may be decided at the time of sale (unless previously disposed of by private contract of which due notice will be given) and subject to conditions.

THE EXCELLENT and costly stone built residence HIGH LEE on the summit of Woolton Hill with the conservatories, extensive stabling and other appurtenances of a first class country residence and at present in the occupation of MR VERNON. Also the handsome and commodious residence of Mr James Wilson with conservatory and good stabling and carriage houses.

The land occupied by the whole is an area of 51,812 superficial yards including a site of an intended private road of 10 yards wide a right of use of which is reserved to the owners of the land adjoining on the east. The tenure is Freehold of Inheritance. The property is about 6 miles from Liverpool is on the western slope of the hill, and having commanding elevation has in prospect the immediate and picturesque vicinity of the River Mersey, the country beyond and the mountain district of North Wales.

The site being the red sandstone and elevated is the most salubrious in the neighbourhood of Liverpool. It has the advantage of two approaches; one by the principal road to Much Woolton by Quarry Lane and the other by the Calderstone Road and the occupation road from the Woolton High Road and on which is a good service of omnibuses. This entrance is by a handsome avenue with characteristic lodge. The land is tastefully laid out and ornamentally planted, the trees are well grown and the whole is a perfect garden. The district is supplied with water and gas, and though possessing these urban conveniences, the rural and sylvan character is perfect.

Mr Vernon's residence may be viewed any day, between the hours of eleven and four, with card. Possession of Mr Vernon's residence can be had forthwith. Mr Wilson has a lease of which about 2. ½ years are unexpired.

For further information and cards to view apply to Messrs. J & W Clare, Solicitors 24, North John St. Liverpool or Mr Joseph Knight Solicitor, Newcastle under Lyme.

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