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 Thames Lighter Barge

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  254416
  • LOA  ·  25.91m
  • Year  ·  1899
  • Construction  ·  Iron
  • Underwater profile  ·  Other
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Lying  ·  River Deben
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

Builder Ex Coal Lighter
Lying River Deben

Dimensions

LOA 25.91m
Beam 4.60m
Draft Max 0.91m
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

240 volt battery,

Construction

Construction Iron
Underwater profile Other
Finish Bitumen finish

Accommodation

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

Accommodation Comprises:-

UPPER DECK

Rear Deck
Access via gangway from the jetty, spacious deck area with entrance door featuring porthole window.

Entrance Hall
Large built in utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine and shelved storage area.

Family Bathroom
Double glazed window, three piece white suite comprising of a low level macerator WC, pedestal basin and panel bath with shower over, tiled flooring and part tiled walls, electric immersion providing hot water.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.48m (14' 8") x 3.94m (12' 11")
Solid oak flooring, range of fitted wall and base units with work surfaces, inset stainless steel one and half bowl sink and drainer, two fitted ovens, fitted gas hob, tiled splashbacks, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, exposed studwork ceiling, two double glazed windows to sides, large floor to ceiling picture window to side with views over the river, built in storage cupboard.

Living Room 6.90m (22' 8") x 4.00m (13' 1")
Spacious open plan layout, two double glazed windows to sides, double glazed sliding doors leading to rear deck, solid oak flooring, feature cast iron wood-burner with tiled hearth and wooden mantle, shelved recess area, exposed stud-wood ceiling.

Fore Deck
Views over the river, terrace area.

LOWER DECK

Bedroom One 5.70m (18' 8") x 4.92m (16' 2")
Two double glazed windows to both sides, walk in wardrobe, inset spotlighting, access hatch to upper deck.

Ensuite Shower Room
Three piece white suite comprising of a low level macerator WC, shower cubicle and pedestal wash basin, tiled flooring, double glazed window to side

Forward Store Area
Internal storage space.

Bedroom Two 4.93m (16' 2") x 2.37m (7' 9")
Double glazed window to side, rear cabin storage space, inset spotlights.

Bedroom Three 3.50m (11' 6") x 2.23m (7' 4")
Double glazed window to side, wooden clad walls, inset spotlighting.

Bedroom Four 3.40m (11' 2") x 2.19m (7' 2")
Double glazed window to side, wooden clad walls.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

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

Accommodation Comprises:-

UPPER DECK

Rear Deck
Access via gangway from the jetty, spacious deck area with entrance door featuring porthole window.

Entrance Hall
Large built in utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine and shelved storage area.

Family Bathroom
Double glazed window, three piece white suite comprising of a low level macerator WC, pedestal basin and panel bath with shower over, tiled flooring and part tiled walls, electric immersion providing hot water.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.48m (14' 8") x 3.94m (12' 11")
Solid oak flooring, range of fitted wall and base units with work surfaces, inset stainless steel one and half bowl sink and drainer, two fitted ovens, fitted gas hob, tiled splashbacks, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, exposed studwork ceiling, two double glazed windows to sides, large floor to ceiling picture window to side with views over the river, built in storage cupboard.

Living Room 6.90m (22' 8") x 4.00m (13' 1")
Spacious open plan layout, two double glazed windows to sides, double glazed sliding doors leading to rear deck, solid oak flooring, feature cast iron wood-burner with tiled hearth and wooden mantle, shelved recess area, exposed stud-wood ceiling.

Fore Deck
Views over the river, terrace area.

LOWER DECK

Bedroom One 5.70m (18' 8") x 4.92m (16' 2")
Two double glazed windows to both sides, walk in wardrobe, inset spotlighting, access hatch to upper deck.

Ensuite Shower Room
Three piece white suite comprising of a low level macerator WC, shower cubicle and pedestal wash basin, tiled flooring, double glazed window to side

Forward Store Area
Internal storage space.

Bedroom Two 4.93m (16' 2") x 2.37m (7' 9")
Double glazed window to side, rear cabin storage space, inset spotlights.

Bedroom Three 3.50m (11' 6") x 2.23m (7' 4")
Double glazed window to side, wooden clad walls, inset spotlighting.

Bedroom Four 3.40m (11' 2") x 2.19m (7' 2")
Double glazed window to side, wooden clad walls.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Situated in stunning position on a beautiful Suffolk river this is a beautifully presented converted coal lighter . This spacious houseboat boasts an enviable layout with accommodation set out over two decks along with fore & rear decks with picturesque views over the river.

Offering four good sized bedrooms, a family bathroom & ensuite shower room, open plan living room and fitted kitchen/breakfast room along with ample storage.

Parking for two cars is situated in the boatyard across the footpath and access to fantastic walks along the riverbank. The mooring is provided by the boatyard and a monthly mooring fee is payable in the region of £400 which is inclusive of water.

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

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