Custom House Auction Transcript: 10 September 1886

Location of Lot 1, former Custom House
ALL that spacious FAMILY RESIDENCE, situate in Queen’s-terrace, Fleetwood, recently occupied by Alexander Carson, Esq., J.P. The house is within ten minutes’ walk of the Beach and of the Promenade, now in course of construction, and is close to the Railway Station.
Description & Upper Floor
The premises are admirably adapted for a gentleman’s residence, and contain on the upper floor, two large attics and a box -room.
First Floor
Two front bedrooms, 17 feet by 16 feet, a dressing-room, three other bed-rooms about the same size, a spacious linen closet, a bathroom and w.c.
Ground Floor
A spacious entrance Hall, with union glass doors, a broad, light, staircase, a library 17 feet by 16 feet, with book-cases fitted in recesses, drawing-room 17 feet by 16 feet; a capital dining-room, 21 feet 9in. by 16 feet 6 in.; overlooking the garden, a day nursery, butler’s pantry and other offices.
In the Basement
A large, dry, light kitchen, housekeeper’s room, large pantry, wine cellar, servant’s hall, laundry, cupboards, &c.
Other Details
At the side of the house there is a paved yard with sundry conveniences, and at the rear a large garden is enclosed with brick walls and having a back entrance to Custom-House-lane.
The lot also comprises a brick-built stable for two horses and large coach-house with loft over.
On the top of the house is an excellent observatory.
The property is freehold and free from ground rent, the house having a neat and compact elevation, with bold stone portico and flight of steps. The frontage measures 70 feet; the lot comprises 584 yards of land.