Houseboat

Remarks :Steel Houseboat for sale with residential mooring £250,000 open to offers A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally spacious steel liveaboard barge offering extensive residential accommodation across two floors, situated on the picturesque River Medway. Designed for comfortable full-time living, this substantial vessel provides versatile and well-proportioned accommodation including three generous double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, separate dining room, spacious living room, utility room, and gas central heating throughout. In addition, the lower level features an impressive games and entertainment room complete with its own bar area and pool table, creating an ideal social and family space. Externally, the barge benefits from two separate deck areas providing excellent outdoor seating and entertaining space with attractive river views. Constructed with cement ballast, the vessel offers a solid and stable residential platform ideally suited to long-term liveaboard use. The sale includes the opportunity, subject to interview and marina approval, to take over a sought-after residential liveaboard mooring on the River Medway, together with one allocated parking space. This unique floating home is being offered for sale only due to the owners’ decision to downsize to a smaller house, presenting an outstanding chance for purchasers seeking an alternative lifestyle with substantial living space in a desirable riverside setting. Early viewing is highly recommended. Please call our Kent Office +44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing.

Accommodation :Access to the houseboat is via a purpose-built ramp leading onto a spacious teak-decked outside seating area with useful storage space. Patio doors open into a large entrance hallway/reception area with a log burner and stairs leading to the lower accommodation. Along the corridor is the first of two bathrooms, fitted with a full-sized bath, wash basin, and vanity unit, together with a separate utility room. The spacious open-plan kitchen is well equipped with a eight-burner hob, oven, large fridge/freezer, microwave, and extensive storage cupboards. Beyond the kitchen is a versatile, large room suitable as either an additional lounge or double bedroom, with patio doors opening onto the aft teak-decked seating area. Heating and hot water is provided by a Valiant Boiler which runs off of two 45K calor gas bottles. The lower floor features a substantial saloon/games room complete with a TV area, bar, and pool table. Further along the corridor are two additional double bedrooms and a second bathroom with a large walk-in shower. Overall, this houseboat offers exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation throughout.

Inventory :History & Construction:The exact build date and original builder of this houseboat are unknown. The vessel has been in the ownership of the current owner for the past 14 years and, to the best of their knowledge, has had two previous owners. Constructed of steel with cement ballast and incorporating two bulkheads, the houseboat offers a substantial and solid structure. Access is available to all areas beneath the flooring for inspection and maintenance purposes. The vessel is being offered for sale solely due to the owner’s decision to downsize to a smaller property.

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