Auction Sale Catalogue from 1912 version b

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Auction Sale Catalogue from 1912The Upper and Lower Bevendean Estates were put up for sale following the death of Steyning Beard on 13 December 1909.

Here is a description of the land and building from the Auction sale documents to be sold in 22 lots.

SALE OF UPPER AND LOWER BEVENDEAN ESTATE

Comprising about 660 Acres.
By Order of the trustees of the late Steyning Beard, Esq.

Particulars, Plan and Conditions of Sale of Farms, Building Land and Allotments, with Valuable Road Frontages, forming the Upper and Lower Bevendean estate in the Parish of Falmer and comprising about 660 Acres of Sound Pasture, Excellent Arable, Accommodation and Allotment Land.
For Sale by Public Auction in One or more Lots,
At the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton on Thursday June 6th, 1912 at Three o’clock in the afternoon, with possession.

PARTICULARS

The whole of the Estate comprising Lots 1 to 22 inclusive, and containing an Area of about 660 ACRES, will first be submitted in One Lot, and, if not Sold, will be offered in Lots as follows:—

LOT 1

All that Valuable Freehold Agricultural Holding and Excellent Dairy Farm,
Situate within a few minutes walk of Brighton, close to the Tramways, and known as

LOWER BEVENDEAN FARM

Comprising sound Pasture, Downland and good Arable Land, divided into convenient enclosures, occupying a sheltered position on the sides of a deep Valley, and having an Area of about 264 Acres.

THIS HOMESTEAD

Which is nicely situated, consists of
A Superior and Attractive Farm House,
Built of brick, flint and stucco and slate-roofed, and having the following accommodation: —
ON THE GROUND FLOOR :— Entrance Hall; Drawing Room, 18-ft. 6-in. by 16-ft. 6-in., fitted with slow combustion stove, marble mantel and sides, and opening through French casements into Garden ; Dining Room, 15-ft. by 10-ft. 6-in., fitted with slow combustion stove, iron mantel and sides; Morning Room or Study, 11-ft. 6-in. by 11-ft. 6-in., fitted with register stove, wooden mantel and sides and two cupboards; W.C.; Kitchen, about 15-ft. by 14-ft., fitted with kitchen range, dresser, two cupboards and copper ; Larder, Scullery, with sink.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR, approached by principal and secondary staircases:— Bedroom, 16-ft. 6-in. by 11-ft. 6-in., fitted with grate and wooden mantel and sides; Bedroom, 15-ft. 6-in. by 13-ft., fitted with register stove, wooden mantel and sides and cupboard; Bedroom, 15-ft. 6-in. by 11-ft. 3-in., fitted with register stove, wooden mantel and sides; Bedroom, 11-ft. by 11-ft., fitted with grate, wooded mantel and sides and linen cupboards; Bathroom (h. and c), and lavatory basin (h. and c.); W.C.
ON THE SECOND FLOOR: Attic Bedroom, 16-ft. 6-in.by 11-ft.; Attic Bedroom, 11-ft. 6-in.by 11-ft.
There are two good Cellars in the basement. There is another wing to the House, which could easily be made to inter-communicate and contains: —
ON THE GROUND FLOOR:— Sitting Room, 12-ft. square, fitted with slow combustion stove; Sitting Room, 13-ft. by 12-ft., similarly fitted; Kitchen, 16-ft. by 11-ft., fitted with range and cupboards; Scullery, with sink; LARDER; W.C.; Cupboard under stairs.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR:— Bedroom, 19-ft. by 9-ft., fitted with register stove, wooden mantel and sides; Bedroom, 20-ft. 9-in. by 11-ft. 6-in., fitted with two fireplaces, iron mantels and sides and two cupboards.
ON THE SECOND FLOOR:— Bedroom, 10-ft. by 9-ft. 6-in., fitted with grate, wooden mantel and sides; Bedroom, 11-ft. 6-in. by 10-ft., similarly fitted.
The Grounds in front of House are tastefully laid out in lawns, flower gardens, large and productive walled-in Kitchen Gardens, well stocked with fruit trees, also an Orchard. Span-roof Greenhouse, with five vines, and a lean-to Greenhouse, both heated by hot water pipes. Vinery, 33-ft. by 14-ft., with nine vines, and heated by hot water pipes. Flint and timber-built and slated Potting Shed. Forcing House and Tool Shed. Water is laid on from the Brighton Waterworks.
Conveniently situated at the rear of the House is the range of flint and brick-built and slated Buildings, comprising:— Large Dairy; Wash-house, with copper; three-stall Nag Stable; Timber-built and slated Granary, with Cart Lodge under.

THE AMPLE FARM BUILDINGS

Which are principally flint and brick-built with slate and tile roofs, include COW SHEDS, with accommodation to tie up 24 cows, two grain-pits, mixing room and root shed. CART HORSE STABLING for eight horses. CHAFF HOUSE, with Workshop over. CART LODGE. Open Hovels, with good Yards. Large Barn, Implement Shed and Calving Box. Granary, with Loft over, with large Loose Box adjoining, and Cow Shed for six cows. Two bay Hovel, with Yard in front, used as Lambing Yard. Granary, with Loft over, with Cow Shed or Loose Box adjoining, easily converted into stalls for six or eight cows. Nine Pig Pounds. Fowl-house.

THERE ARE FIVE GOOD COTTAGES

Pair of flint and brick-built and slated COTTAGES, situated in Meadow No. 193 on Plan, each containing:— Sitting Room, Kitchen, Wash-house and two Bedrooms, with large walled-in Gardens.
Brick and flint-built and tiled Cottage, situate at the Homestead, and containing:—Sitting Room, Kitchen, Scullery, Wash-house, three Bedrooms.
Pair of brick-built, cement faced and tiled COTTAGES, situated in the Kitchen Garden, each containing:— Kitchen, Scullery and Wash-house and two Bedrooms.
Water from the Brighton Waterworks is laid on to the Cottages, Buildings and several of the Meadows.

The Farm, nearly the whole of which is now in the occupation of Mr. F. J. Allcorn, is in a good state of cultivation, and is well suited for Dairy Farming and Market Gardening, being so conveniently situated to Brighton, where good prices can be obtained for all kinds of produce.

LOT 2
The CAPITAL HILL FARM
KNOWN AS UPPER BEVENDEAN FARM

Comprising an area of about 213 Acres.
Of Arable and enclosed Pasture Land, with extensive Frontages to the main Road from Falmer to Rottingdean, and to the Drove Road.
There is a

HOUSE

Brick and stucco-built and slated, nicely situated on high ground facing South, and containing the following accommodation: --- Porch ; Entrance Hall ; Sitting Room, fitted with slow combustion stove with marble mantel and sides and two dwarf cupboards; Kitchen or Living Room, fitted with range and cupboards; Scullery ; Larder ; Dairy ; Wash-house ; Four Bedrooms and Dressing Room ; Outside W.C.; Woodshed and Tool House.

THE FARM BUILDINGS

Are conveniently situated, and include a flint and brick-built and slated Cart Horse Stable for six horses, with Cowshed for 18 cows adjoining, six large Pig Pounds, a flint and brick-built with boarded and felt roof Cowshed for 28 cows, two lean-to Cowsheds for 12 cows. Large brick and flint-built and slated BARN (the internal division and floor of this Barn is the property of the Tenant), Implement or Cart Shed. Engine House and another Pig Pound adjoining the Barn. Flint and brick-built and boarded felt roof Loose Box and Coach-house. Lean-to Potato Shed. Large enclosed Yard. A good pond of water. Water is also laid on from the Brighton Waterworks.

PAIR OF GOOD COTTAGES

Brick and flint and stucco-built and slated, each containing:— Living Room; Scullery; Four Bedrooms; outside joint Wash-house. Large Gardens.
The Farm is mostly in the occupation of Mr. Albert West, who has kept a large herd of dairy cows, and the land has been well cultivated.

LOT 3
A Parcel of Useful ARABLE LAND

Adjoining Lot 2, suitable for a Small Holding or Market Garden purposes, and having a long Frontage to the Road from Falmer to Rottingdean.
It comprises about 6 Acres.
This Lot affords an excellent Site for the erection of a Convalescent Home, Hydro or similar establishment, also for Bungalows and Week-end Houses.

LOT 4
A COMPACT SMALL HOLDING

Forming a portion of the Property, known as " Brown Loaf," and consisting of useful Arable and Pasture Land suitable for Market Gardening purposes and Poultry Farming, extending to an area of about 15 a. 2 r. 30 p.

LOT 5
A CAPITAL SMALL HOLDING OR ALLOTMENT

Being the remaining portion of the Property, known as "Brown Loaf," and consisting of Arable and Pasture Land, suitable for Market Gardening purposes and Poultry Farming, comprising an area of about 12 a. 2 r. 26 p.

LOT 6
A VALUABLE SMALL HOLDING OR MARKET GARDEN

Having extensive Frontages to the Roadway to Upper Bevendean Farm and to the Drove Road leading into the main Rottingdean Road, having an area of about 21 a. 2 r. 3 p.
This Lot affords an admirable site for the erection of two or three Houses, which would readily let or sell with a few acres of land.

LOT 7
A CHOICE ALLOTMENT

Of Arable and Pasture Land, having a good Frontage to the Roadway leading to Upper Bevendean Farm, suitable for Poultry Farming, having an area of about 9 a. 1 r. 30 p.

LOT 8
The Compact Freehold Grass Farm
Known as HEATH HILL FARM

Delightfully situated on high ground, easily approached from the Drove Road, and having an area of about 44 Acres.

FARM HOUSE

There is a comfortable Double-Fronted FARM HOUSE, Brick, flint and stucco-built and slated, and containing :— Two Sitting Rooms, Office, Kitchen, Scullery and Wash-house, Larder, four Bedrooms and W.C.
Cottage adjoining, containing :— Kitchen, Scullery and Wash-house and two Bedrooms.

THE FARM BUILDINGS

Include a range of flint and brick-built and slated Buildings, consisting of two-stall Stable, two Loose Boxes, and accommodation to tie up from 17-20 Cows, four-stall Stable, Fodder Room, Granary, Cartshed, Fowlhouse, two Loose Boxes, Old Cottage containing three Rooms (now used as a store), lean-to timber-built Shed. Two enclosed Yards.
The Land, which is now in the occupation of Messrs. J. T. Woodroe and W. Wright is well adapted for Dairy and Poultry Farming.

LOT 9
A VALUABLE BUILDING PLOT

Having good Frontages to the Road leading to Heath Hill and Upper Bevendean Farms, and affording an excellent Site for the erection of a good-class Residence, or would make a first-rate accommodation
Pasture Field, and extending to an area of about 5 a. 1 r. 19 p.

LOT 10
A VALUABLE PLOT OF BUILDING LAND

Having extensive Frontages to two Roads, adjoining the Brighton Corporation "Water Reservoir, and containing an area of about 1 a. 2 r. 33 p.
It affords an excellent Site for the erection of a medium-sized House, Bungalow or Week-end Residence.

LOT 11
A VALUABLE PARCEL OF ARABLE LAND

Comprising an area of about 4 a. 0 r. 28 p.
With good Frontages on two sides to the Roadways to Heath Hill and Upper Bevendean Farms.
This Lot is eminently suitable for a Market Garden Allotment, or would form an excellent Building Site for a medium-sized House.

LOT 12
THE ADJOINING PLOT

Having an area of about 3 a. 1 r. 36 p.
With Frontage of about 349-ft. to the Roadway leading to the main Rottingdean Road, and available as a building site.

LOT 13
A SIMILAR PLOT

Containing an area of about 3 a. 3 r. 38 p.
With Frontage of about 359-ft. to the Roadway leading to the main Rottingdean Road.

LOT 14
A SIMILAR PLOT

Having an area of about 3 a. 2 r. 4 p.
With Frontage of about 562-ft. to the Roadway leading to the main Rottingdean Road

LOT 15
A SIMILAR PLOT

Containing an area of about 2 a. 1 r. 32 p.
With a Frontage of about 343-ft. to the Roadway leading to the main Rottingdean Road. No Land Tax.

LOT 16
A SIMILAR PLOT

Having an area of 3a. 0r. 11 p.
With Frontage of about 345-ft. to the Roadway leading to the main Rottingdean Road. No Land Tax.

LOT 17
A SIMILAR PLOT

Having an area of about 3 a. 1 r. 13 p.
With Frontage of about 307-ft. to the Roadway leading to the main Rottingdean Road, and also a return Frontage of about 440-ft. to the Roadway leading to Lower Bevendean Farm.

LOT 18
A SIMILAR PLOT

Containing an area of about 2 a. 0r. 15 p.
With Frontage of about 318-ft. to the Roadway leading to Lower Bevendean Farm.

LOT 19
A SIMILAR PLOT

Containing an area of about 2 a. 0r. 32 p.
With Frontage of about 380-ft. to the Roadway leading to Lower Bevendean Farm.

The Auctioneer desires to call particular attention to Lots 9 to 19 inclusive, as they are not only suitable for Small Holdings and Allotments, but being within a few minutes walk of the Tramway Route at Elm Grove, standing on high ground with extensive views over the English Channel and the surrounding picturesque country, they afford some of the finest Sites in the County for building Sanatoria, Convalescent Homes, or other purposes where a good altitude and an abundance of fresh air are required.

LOT 20
All that Valuable Enclosure of Pasture Land

Containing an area of about 1 a. 0 r. 21 p.
And known as the Windmill Site.
With valuable Frontages to the Driftway and to the Road leading to Lower Bevendean Farm. The Buildings consist of a brick and timber-built BUNGALOW with slate-roof, containing two Living Rooms, three Bedrooms, Wash-house and E.C.

THE FARM BUILDINGS

Comprise a brick and timber-built Cart shed, with Loft over, Fowl-house, two-stall Stable and old Windmill. This Property is an attractive pleasure resort for residents in Brighton in the summer months, stands on the top of the hill close to Brighton Race Course, commands very fine sea and other views, and offers an exceptional opportunity for carrying on the lucrative business of a Tea Garden, or for the erection of a Hydro, private Hotel or good-class Residence. Water is laid on from the Brighton Corporation Waterworks.

LOT 21
SMALL HOLDING or MARKET GARDEN

With extensive Frontages to Roadways on the North and East sides and containing an area of 25 a. 2 r. 31 p.
This Land has been well cultivated, is eminently suitable for a Small Holding, Poultry Farm or Market Garden, and offers an exceptional Site for the erection of two or three medium-sized Houses.

LOT 22
A Capital Parcel of ARABLE LAND

Situated close to the Borough Hospital, and near Lewes Road, Brighton, and the Tramways.
It possesses an extensive Road Frontage, and is well adapted for Small Holdings, Allotments, Market Gardens or for Building purposes.
It contains an area of about 10 a. 0 r.10 p.

1912 Plan showing the farms which make up the Bevendean Estate

1912 Plan showing the farms which make up the Bevendean Estate

Plan of the Upper and Lower Bevendean Estate for sale by Auction on the 6th June 1912 at the Old Ship Hotel at 3 O'clock in the afternoon.