Advert in the China Mail 1868-11-11
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions from the Trustees of DENT & Co.'s Estate, to sell by Public Auction (if not previously disposed of by private sale), on
FRIDAY,
20th November, 1868, at 3 P.M., on the ground.
The BUILDINGS known as DENT & Co.'s HONGKONG PRAYA PROPERTY, measuring 298 feet in frontage by 175 feet in depth, situated on Marine Lot No. 7, and consisting of
One DWELLING HOUSE in the Eastern Wing, containing 5 Rooms on the 1st Floor and 8 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, &c., &c, with Gas and Water laid on, and a Godown below capable of holding about 2,000 Tons.
The Centre BUILDING known as DENT & Co.'s Offices, containing 8 Rooms, Compradore's Quarters, Spacious Fire- proof Treasury and Godown, capable of holding about 1,000-Tons.
One DWELLING HOUSE in the Western Wing, containing 5 Rooms on the 1st Floor and 6 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, &c., de with Gas and Water laid on, and a Godown below of about 2,000 Tons capacity.
Crown Rent 8917.64 per annum.
These Buildings have only been erected two years and are built of Granite and Brick, the woodwork being Teak through- out.
The whole of this Property to be sold either in one or more lots to suit purchasers.
TERNS OF SALE-One third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, one third 2 months after sale, und the balance 4 months after sale, in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. Transfer expenses to be borne by the purchasers.
For further particulars or details of plans, apply to
MORGAN, LAMBERT & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1868.