Tag: July 1913

Western Times: Wednesday 16th July 1913

North Devon Properties in the Market: Several valuable North Devon properties, including the well-known Pynsent Estate, in the parish and neighbourhood of Northam, were in the market yesterday, being offered for sale by public auction at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, by Mr. Robt. Blackmore, auctioneer, of Bideford. There was a good attendance, but a slump was found biddings, and most of the lots had to withdrawn. The Pynsent Estate, comprising a residential farm, hotel, villa residences, accommodation lands, and building sites was first offered, in seventeen lots. At the outset, the auctioneer announced that Lots 1. 2, 4, 5 and 6, being the dairy farm known as “Tadworthy,” near Northern, with over 23 acres, of pasture, arable and orchard land, had been disposed of privately to the existing tenant, Mrs. E. M. Mill, who had been there for a great of years. Mr. Reynolds subsequently became the purchaser of a piece of garden ground (lr. 13p.), fronting the upper end of Westbourne-terrace for £80, accommodation land (la. lr. 29p.), for £45 and two arable fields (3a. 0r. 26p. and 2a. 0r.13p.) with part of Furze Hills (5a. 2r. 16p.), for £420. The remaining lots, including the “Pebbleridge Hotel,” the Cricket Field, and “The Pines” (a gentleman’s residence), and “Clover Bank” (a cottage residence), remained unsold. The agents Concerned were Messrs. Smyth-Richards and Fox of Bideford and Barnstaple. The second sale concerned freehold small holdings, including parts the Court Estate, together with detached residential properties in the parishes of Abbotsham and Northam. None of the lots were disposed of. The solicitors for the vendors were Messrs. J. W. Smith (Andover), and A. E. Fenton (London).

[see also Western Times: Friday 18th July 1913]

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Referenced

GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Times: Monday 14th July 1913

Auction Tomorrow (Tuesday) by Order of the Mortgagees: Westward Ho! and Abbotsham, North Devon: ROBERT BLACKMORE has received instructions to SELL, by Auction, at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, on TUESDAY, 15th 1913, at 3 p.m. or immediately following the ‘Pynsent Estate’ Auction (subject to Conditions of Sale, which will be there and then produced), all those Attractive FREEHOLD SMALL FOLDINGS and Detached RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES in the under mentioned,  or such other Lots as may decided upon, comprising: Lot 1 — ABBOTSHAM COURT FARM, in the Parish of Abbotsham, including excellent Farm Outbuildings and 43a 2r 4p (or thereabouts) of healthy and responsive land. Lot 2 — SMALL HOLDING, with an area of 11a lr 3p (or thereabouts). Lot 3 — SMALL HOLDING or BUILDING SITE, being an area of 13a lr 29p (or thereabouts). Lot 4 — SMALL HOLDING or BUILDING SITE, with a Cottage close the Railway Siding, and a charming Alcove Summer House on the cliff, the whole covering an area of 66 acres (or thereabouts). NOTE — The foregoing Lots are all within a few minutes’ walk of Siding of the Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore Railway and within 3 Miles of Bideford Market Town and Railway Station. Lot 5 — DETACHED FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, known as “BONA VISTA”: 4 Reception Rooms, 6 Bedroom 6, Box room, Bathroom, w.c., Kitchens and other Domestic Offices, Stable, Gardens and Pasture Lands. Also. a small Bungalow situate at the entrance of the private drive to Westward Ho! and known as “ORME LODGE” comprising three rooms, the whole being an area of 9a 2r 4p (or thereabouts). Lot 6 — DETACHED FREEHOLD RESIDENCE known as “AYESHA” or “ASHA,” situate in Westward Ho! The House comprises 4 Reception Rooms, 11 Bed and Dressing Rooms, Bathroom, Lavatories, Kitchens, and Roomy Domestic Offices; Stables, Coach-House, Fodder-House, Harness Room, Poultry House, and w.c. Pleasant Front Garden, with an abundance of Creepers, also a Rosary Lawn, Kitchen Gardens and Paddock, the whole having an area of 2a 2r 38p (or thereabouts). Lot 7 – TWO FIELDS of FREEHOLD PASTURE LAND immediately adjoining the Westward Ho! Golf Links; known as “PIMPLEY GROUND” containing 3a 1r 5p (or thereabouts). Lot 8 – DETACHED FREEHOLD RESIDENCE situate in the Parish of Northam, adjoining the Westward Ho! Golf Link and known “PIMPLEY.” The House comprises: Entrance Hall, Dining-Room, Drawing-Room, 8 Bedrooms, Bathroom and w.c., Kitchens and Offices; Stable, Harness Room, Coach-House and Cowhouse, with an Enclosed Yard; also, Fruit and Vegetable Gardens. Lot 9 – FREEHOLD BOARDING HOUSE situate the Sea Front at Westward Ho’ between the Railway Station and the Beach and known as the “BATH HOTEL.” The House comprises: Entrance Hall. Dining-Room, 2 Sitting-Rooms, 6 Bedrooms. 3 w.c’s, Kitchens and Offices, Public Bar, with separate entrance – Bagatelle Room, cellars, and large outside Rooms and Houses, together with a Plot of Land, having an area of 2r. 5p (or thereabouts). Further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneer, Bideford or of the Solicitors: J. W. SMITH, Esq., Andover, Hants; and A. E. FENTON, Esq., 10, Staple Inn, London, W.C.

[see also Western Times; Friday 11th July 1913]

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Referenced

GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887h (1808 – 1887)

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Tuesday 22nd July 1913

[Montage of Photographs]: The Above Photos are those of the Officers of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce together with the Chairmen of the Trade Sections and Chairmen of Committees, in the Following Order: #8: R. A. Pinsent (Chairman Commercial Bills Committee)

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Referenced

GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948