The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Houseboat Converted Barge

In Area of Outstanding Beauty
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  247216
  • LOA  ·  78'9"
  • Year  ·  1962
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Lying  ·  River Orwell
Boatshed Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk
Nicholas Crook

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Lying River Orwell

Dimensions

LOA 78'9"
LWL 65'7"
Beam 20'0"
Draft Min 1'8"
Draft Max 1'8"
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

240 volt battery,

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Three Berth Houseboat
Converted PLA Thames Lighter
No Moorings Charges, No Stamp Duty
Full Planning Permission
National Trust Woodland area

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 4
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 5
Handbasin 2
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

Entrance Door
into

Entrance Hall
Radiator, stairs down.

Shower Room
Double glazed window to side, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, shower cubicle, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

Lounge/kitchen/diner
Two double glazed windows to side, double glazed patio doors to decking area. The kitchen area has a selection of wall and base level units with a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit set into roll edge work surfaces, cooker point with cooker hood, dishwasher, pantry housing the fridge/freezer.

Bedroom/office 9' 5" x 8' 2" ( 2.87m x 2.49m )
Double glazed window to front, electric panel heater.

Lower Level Accommodation
Large hallway.

Bedroom 1 15' 6" x 10' 9" ( 4.72m x 3.28m )
Portholes, electric panel heater.

Bedroom 2 10' 1" x 5' 5" ( 3.07m x 1.65m )
Skylight, area with bunk beds and cabin, into

Utility Kitchen 11' x 9' ( 3.35m x 2.74m )
Plumbing for washing machine, oven and hob, heated towel rail.

Further Accommodation 30' 4" x 15' ( 9.25m x 4.57m )
(Unfinished) there is a large storage area and there is a wood burner.

Outside
The front of the property has a decking area with access. The rear has the decking and sitting area with views over the River Orwell.

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave
Dishwasher

Entrance Door
into

Entrance Hall
Radiator, stairs down.

Shower Room
Double glazed window to side, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, shower cubicle, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

Lounge/kitchen/diner
Two double glazed windows to side, double glazed patio doors to decking area. The kitchen area has a selection of wall and base level units with a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit set into roll edge work surfaces, cooker point with cooker hood, dishwasher, pantry housing the fridge/freezer.

Bedroom/office 9' 5" x 8' 2" ( 2.87m x 2.49m )
Double glazed window to front, electric panel heater.

Lower Level Accommodation
Large hallway.

Bedroom 1 15' 6" x 10' 9" ( 4.72m x 3.28m )
Portholes, electric panel heater.

Bedroom 2 10' 1" x 5' 5" ( 3.07m x 1.65m )
Skylight, area with bunk beds and cabin, into

Utility Kitchen 11' x 9' ( 3.35m x 2.74m )
Plumbing for washing machine, oven and hob, heated towel rail.

Further Accommodation 30' 4" x 15' ( 9.25m x 4.57m )
(Unfinished) there is a large storage area and there is a wood burner.

Outside
The front of the property has a decking area with access. The rear has the decking and sitting area with views over the River Orwell.

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Permanent Mooring - warp and chain

Nav Equipment

TV

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This houseboat is located in a designated 'Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty' with stunning river views. She is set amongst a row of houseboats, on the tidal river Orwell in a hamlet 15 minutes from Ipswich and 1 hour to London by train

The location is a haven to sailors, artists and visitors and footsteps away from National Trust heath and woodlands with stunning river walks. Living in the peace and tranquility in this location you can view of the seasonal coming and goings of the river, birds and wildlife on your doorstep. It is also only a short walk to a famous waterside pub and restaurant.

This riverside home has been superbly converted from a steel PLA Thames Lighter and is divided between two floors. The upper floor has been converted to provide self contained double bedroom accommodation. Below is partially converted providing two separate cabins to sleep four There the is also the unique opportunity to continue the conversion of this houseboat to your specifications.

There are no mooring fees, it has been granted full planning permission to be located here and there will be no stamp duty to pay on purchase. The houseboat is currently being used for holiday rental accommodation and according to the vendors when fully completed could provide approx 10% return on investment

Early viewing is recommended as houseboats at this location are rarely for sale

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

This Houseboat Converted Barge has been personally photographed and viewed by Nicholas Crook of Boatshed Suffolk. Click here for contact details.
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