The Devizes & Wiltshire Gazette, of Thursday 15th October 1835, included the following advertisement:
Most eligible Freehold Property. In the centre of the town of Warminster, Wilts.
For sale by auction, by Mr. Strode, at the Bath Arms Inn [Warminster], on Wednesday the 4th day of November, 1835, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, subject to such conditions as will be then and there produced,
– All that, Extensive and Valuable Estate, late in the occupation of John Tivitoe Thring, a Bankrupt: comprising a substantial and newly-erected family Residence, fitted up in a style of elegance and provided with every convenience which can render a Dwelling comfortable. The Entrance is from the High-street, and although the House is situate in the centre of the town, it possesses all the advantages of the country as to privacy and scenery, the principal rooms opening on a Lawn and Pleasure-grounds of considerable extent, bounded and interspersed with thriving Plantations and the choicest Evergreens and ornamental trees, and commanding a view of the most distant country. Adjoining the Lawn are Hot and Green Houses of recent erection, fitted up on the most approved principles, with stables and Coach houses newly built in the best possible style, with Dwelling for a groom.
In short, the Estate, comprising upwards of 5 acres with a ring fence, contains every needful building and embellishment which good taste could devise or the most liberal hand execute. The House is adapted for a man of fortune, and is also well calculated for a professional gentleman. A large part of the Premises, including the Hot and Green Houses, might easily be let off, without interfering with the House, to a nurseryman or florist.
For further particulars, apply (if by letter post paid) to Mr. Goodman, Warminster, Solicitor to the Assignees; to Mr. Boor, Warminster; or to Mr. Cooper, Salisbury, Solicitor to the Mortgagees; and for viewing, to the Auctioneer, Post Office, Warminster.