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 35 On Freehold Mooring

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  142106
  • Length  ·  40'0"
  • Year  ·  1987
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  2
  • Lying  ·  Uxbridge
Boatshed Grand Union
Boatshed Grand Union

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

Builder David Nurse
Lying Uxbridge
Last survey 23/07/2011

Mechanical

This is a static houseboat with no engine.

Dimensions

Length 40'0"
Beam 12'8"
Draft Min 1'4"
Draft Max 1'4"
Headroom 7'0"
Storage On mooring

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-Displacement
Finish Bitumen finish

Steel pontoon hull, with an aluminium mobile-home style superstructure clad in timber. Recently re-roofed with a sloping roof..

There is a small balcony at one end for sitting out and for access to the small dingy which is included in the sale.

The garden is the joy of this mooring sloping downwards to a lawn area surrounded by beds, with a fantastic view over a lake. There is also a large garden shed.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 2
No. of double berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Porta Potti)

Within this houseboat, there is a spacious lounge (4.7m x 3m) with French Windows to the front and rear, as well as end windows. There is a solid fuel stove.

The houseboat comprises of a large lounge, a newly fitted kitchen, bathroom and a large double bedroom. All rooms have an abundance of natural light.

Lounge: giving an approximate 4.7m x 3.0m’ area. There are two sets of French doors (garden and canal side) and a large new double-glazed window. A Morso ‘Squirrel’ stove with chimney and back boiler runs three radiators (kitchen/hallway/bedroom). Coal delivery can be accessed via various fuel carrying companies serving the canal.

Hallway: access to kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. A further set of French windows have access to garden

Kitchen (2.3 x 3m): A beautiful newly fitted white kitchen with electric oven incorporating an integrated electric hob with an overhead electric filter fan and lighting. A washing machine, larder and fridge freezer will remain upon the sale of the boat. A newly fitted double-glazed window (canal aspect) over a black resin sink incorporating a filtered tap water system. Opposite is a pretty, wooden framed window overlooking the garden and lake.

Bathroom: offers a full-size bath, vanity unit with inset handbasin with under-cupboard storage. Fitted airing cupboard with electric emersion and water tank. A cassette toilet is presently fitted, although there is room for a modern composting toilet.

Bedroom: A delightful large wooden window reveals a double bed with a large built in wardrobe with ample shelving and hanging space. TV. aerial point.

Newly fitted neutral carpeting and recently decorated throughout.

4 burner Electric Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Washing Machine

Within this houseboat, there is a spacious lounge (4.7m x 3m) with French Windows to the front and rear, as well as end windows. There is a solid fuel stove.

The houseboat comprises of a large lounge, a newly fitted kitchen, bathroom and a large double bedroom. All rooms have an abundance of natural light.

Lounge: giving an approximate 4.7m x 3.0m’ area. There are two sets of French doors (garden and canal side) and a large new double-glazed window. A Morso ‘Squirrel’ stove with chimney and back boiler runs three radiators (kitchen/hallway/bedroom). Coal delivery can be accessed via various fuel carrying companies serving the canal.

Hallway: access to kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. A further set of French windows have access to garden

Kitchen (2.3 x 3m): A beautiful newly fitted white kitchen with electric oven incorporating an integrated electric hob with an overhead electric filter fan and lighting. A washing machine, larder and fridge freezer will remain upon the sale of the boat. A newly fitted double-glazed window (canal aspect) over a black resin sink incorporating a filtered tap water system. Opposite is a pretty, wooden framed window overlooking the garden and lake.

Bathroom: offers a full-size bath, vanity unit with inset handbasin with under-cupboard storage. Fitted airing cupboard with electric emersion and water tank. A cassette toilet is presently fitted, although there is room for a modern composting toilet.

Bedroom: A delightful large wooden window reveals a double bed with a large built in wardrobe with ample shelving and hanging space. TV. aerial point.

Newly fitted neutral carpeting and recently decorated throughout.

4 burner Electric Stove

Safety Equipment

Fume detector

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)

BSS Cert to 18/11/13

Broker's Comments

Picturesque static houseboat moored on the Grand Union canal complete with a large private garden with scienic lakeside views. A fully functional, comfortable home offering a privately owned garden in idyllic surroundings. Mooring fees are included in the sale of the houseboat to December 2012. White goods also included in the sale. There is a private car park at the entrance to the moorings.

The area is in an excellent location for connecting rail links via Paddington, Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines. M25, M4, M40, A4, A40, M3 and A30 are readily accessible, as is Heathrow airport. Excellent regular local bus services also serve Heathrow airport and the local area.

Services:
Independent electricity supply.
Independent telephone/broadband supply.
Full postal service.

Details of Vessel:
Builder: Pontoon built by Marine Engineer.
Length: 40ft Beam: 12ft 8ins Draft: 10ins
Boat Safety Certificate: Expiry 24 November 2013
Council Tax: Rate A (lowest) No increase for 2012
Water Rates: Included in annual mooring fee
Currently maintained by British Waterways.
Craft Licence: (for year – fully paid) £584.99
Mooring Fee: (for year – fully paid) £1,767.43 including water rates
less 10% if paid up front).

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

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