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Admiralty Lighter 23m Houseboat

Residential mooring and plot
£180,000.00 (Approx US$228,553) Reduced
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  • Boat REF#  ·  326377
  • LOA  ·  75'6"
  • Year  ·  1950
  • Construction  ·  Iron
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Lying  ·  Isle of Wight
Boatshed IOW
Boatshed IOW
Corinne Gillard
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Admiralty Lighter 23m Houseboat
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Extra Details

Builder Admiralty
Lying Isle of Wight

Dimensions

LOA 75'6"
Beam 19'8"
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

240 shore power voltage,

Construction

Construction Iron
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Year of build is approximated, awaiting further information
Mains services - water and electric

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 3
Cabin(s) 4
Handbasin 2
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

Accommodation on two decks - currently laid out as living space on main deck and versatile layout for cabins below
Bath and shower and separate head on main deck, head on accommodation deck

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Accommodation on two decks - currently laid out as living space on main deck and versatile layout for cabins below
Bath and shower and separate head on main deck, head on accommodation deck

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Passerelle

Manual windlass

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Broker's Comments

Admiralty Lighters make fantastic houseboats! They are dumb barges (no engines) so all the space is usable as accommodation and they are solid, heavy and built to withstand a working life.

We're not sure of her previous history, however this particular lighter has been a permanent home for at least the last 30 years, occupying a Crown Estate Commissioners mooring with a Houseboat Mooring Licence. She comes with a plot of land including road access, outbuildings, garden, parking, a slipway and a jetty, the plot is on an annual lease costing £6499 per year (a £500 admin fee to re-assign to the new owner).

This area of the creek is a small houseboat community, tidal berths with amazing views up and down. Beautiful and tranquil but close to amenities and mainland ferry links so she'd suit weekend commuters as easily as full time dwellers. An amazing location to work from too.

At present she is laid out with living accommodation on the main deck, an upper and lower saloon, dining area, galley and bathroom. The lower deck is fairly open plan at the moment but could easily be partitioned into cabins if required. Still onboard there are outside decks forward and aft (east and west facing) and up again, a fantastic wheelhouse area with panoramic windows looking over your garden and jetty below.

Hopefully the photos and videos give you a good idea but I do recommend viewing to fully appreciate what is on offer here. Often liveaboard life means restricted space or if the boat comes with land you are usually a long way from anywhere. To me this really is the best of all worlds!

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

30 years (parents' home)

Why are you selling her?

Parents now deceased

Where have you sailed her?

Houseboat

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