Houseboat Converted Barge
In Area of Outstanding Beauty
- Boat REF# · 247216
- Length · 78'9"
- Year · 1962
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Lying · River Orwell
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Extra Details
| Lying | River Orwell |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 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 |
| Sink | 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 Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| 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 Stove
Deck Gear
Permanent Mooring - warp and chain
Nav Equipment
| TV |
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Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector |
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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.