Historic Tug To Convert

Converted Humber Keel - Ellen Elizabeth

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Ellen Elizabeth, a Humber keel on a secure residential mooring with cruising capabilities. Entering on the deck level into is a large kitchen area, you are immediately struck by the amount of light from the many large ************e is plenty of work space and storage, together with sink and LPG oven. Stairs lead down to a refurbished lounge, with a new multi fuel burner, and is a newly decorated area with a skylight for natural light. There is good quality flooring, and an area underneath the kitchen that could house a second double berth. Leading from this is a large double bedroom, again with plenty of storage and newly decorated. Through from this is a family bathroom with new toilet, double shower cubicle and hand basin. this area has recently been completed and houses a new gas combi boiler that provides hot water and central heating to compliment the multi fuel burner.. Back from the lounge there is a corridor leading each side, that both provide some further storage and lead to another storage area underneath the kitchen. This area does not have full headroom but could easily provide further storage, become a laundry area or even a further sleeping area. Outside there is good deck space to enjoy your surroundings. There is a wheelhouse that would need updating should you wish to use Ellen Elizabeth for cruising. The Lister engine, which has under 3000 hours, would need a thorough service before cruising, but is in running order. This Humber keel provides comfortable accommodation, and is a good size as a static or cruising houseboat, and has been converted to a high standard as a character home. Vessel name: M.V. Ellen Elizabeth Condition: Good Vessel type: Humber Keel Builder: Thomas Dunston Constructed: 1953 Berths: 2 Cabins: 1 Heads: 1 No. of engines: 1 Engine model: Lister HRW6M Fuel type: Diesel Fuel Consumption: 2 Gallons Per Hour Length over all: 65' Beam: 15' 6" Maximum draft: 4' 6" Bridge clearance: 13' 9" Hull material: Steel Hull type: Flat Displacement: 100 metric tons Fuel capacity: 300 Gallons Water capacity: 180 Gallons Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£90,000

Stunning Tug Conversion - Sea Challenge

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Sea Challenge, a tug that has been thoughtfully converted to an extremely high level to create a large and characterful family home. Sea Challenge has undergone a remarkable transformation, the thought and attention to detail has created something very special indeed. Sea Challenge offers excellent space both internally and externally, and offers great living whilst retaining the character of a boat. Spread over three floors, the accommodation is nicely laid out, with access between levels well thought out. Starting at the top, the wheelhouse is a lovely summer/day lounge, offering panoramic views and plenty of light. There is access to the upper deck external area, which offers a great space to sit and enjoy your surroundings in the warmer months. In this area there is a 12' tender with outboard, together with a hoist to lift it in and out of the water. Traditional steps lead from the wheelhouse down to the middle level. This has a large double bedroom, and a utility area. There is also a family bathroom with bath with shower attachment, toilet and hand basin. A corridor leads to the mezzanine area overlooking the open plan living area. This is currently used as an office, but has been created so that conversion to a fourth double bedroom would be easy. This area can be used to access the extensive outside deck area A beautiful staircase leads down to the lower level, which has two further double bedrooms. A corridor leads past the cloakroom that has another toilet and hand basin. Past the cloakroom the lower level opens up into a remarkable open plan living area, an amazing space housing the kitchen , dining area and main lounge. This area is 30' by 22', and fully utilises the large area, and also uses some of the original equipment to create , amongst other things, a log store for the burner. There is a large sky light giving plenty of natural light, and the kitchen has built in appliances as well as lots of storage and work surface. The log burner is the focal point of the room, and with its back boiler forms part of a dual heating system working in tandem with a diesel boiler. Back from this main area is a stairway leading up to the main deck, and also a good sized workshop. The boat has been completely rewired and re plumbed, and fully insulated. The boat has a current survey which can be viewed. Currently moored in Hoo, Rochester, Kent. This is a quiet marina with secure parking and is only 10 minutes walk from the village which has all amenities. The mooring is well placed for people working in Rochester and Chatham or commuting to London. Buses stop at the entrance to the marina and trains to London run from Strood. Nearby is the M2 giving access to the Channel Tunnel and Channel ports. The historic town of Rochester with its Medieval Castle and Cathedral is only 8 miles away and there is a wide choice of pleasant outings to coastal resorts and the countryside in Kent. Schools, Doctors, Post Office and Dentist are nearby and Rochester and Chatham both have excellent shopping centres. There are good local sporting facilities including a swimming pool and golf courses. The marina is set in a beautiful environment with views of the River Medway and Chatham Dockyard as well as the towns of Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham. With a beach, fields and woodland nearby, there are many places to walk and enjoy the area. Sea Challenge offers amazing light and space, great character, and is a superb example of a conversion that creates a delightful family ******** boat is freehold and the residential mooring is leased. Vessel name: Sea Challenge Vessel condition: Good Year constructed: 1968 Year refitted: 2016 Berths: 8 Cabins: 4 Heads: 2 Fuel type: Diesel Length over all: 100' Beam: 25' Maximum draft: 14' Hull material: Steel Hull type: Other Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£196,500

Barge for Conversion

Premier Houseboats are pleased to this dumb barge on a secure residential mooring in Kent, ready to convert and create the houseboat of your dreams. Finding an empty barge ready to convert on a residential mooring is a rare opportunity and therefore must be seen to be appreciated. The barge is of a size that could create a good sized family home of two to three double bedrooms, at least one large bathroom and possibly an en-suite, and a large open plan kitchen/lounge on the upper level. This is an excellent and rare opportunity to create your own home afloat. Vessel name: Barge Constructed: 1948 Length over all: 90' Beam: 17' Maximum draft: 3' 6" Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

£31,000

Characterful Houseboat - Tantalus

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Tantalus, a characterful conversion of an ex coal barge, that has been fitted to create a good sized family home with both a traditional and contemporary feel. Tantalus has been converted to create good living space internally and also has two good sized outside areas. Tantalus has had great thought put into her conversion, and has an incredible amount of storage throughout. Entering through the front door there is an office area immediately to your left, that enables you to look down over the main living area. A small set of steps lead down to the main living area, which is a superb size with a large settee and a multi fuel stove, together with plenty of light, and even a giant clock on the ceiling. A step leads up to a sectioned off dining area. Along the corridor is a family bathroom with new toilet, hand basin, double shower cubicle and a small room with radiator for drying clothes. Next is the first bedroom, currently with two built in beds but would easily be a comfortable double. Next along is the kitchen, with plenty of storage and work surface, built in double oven, gas hob and extractor, fridge freezer, washing machine and a breakfast bar. Along from this is the main bedroom, with built in double bed with storage below, and built in wardrobes. A door leads to outside where there is a small deck area, with steps leading to a larger decked terrace on the roof of the boat, offering commanding views and furnished with table and chairs. There is excellent headroom throughout the boat, which also has solid wood flooring, and all windows are double glazed units. There is also full gas central heating run from a gas combi boiler in the kitchen. The swim ends either end of the boat provide even more storage if required. The roof has a slight slope allowing any rain water to run easily off the boat and into the river. Tantalus is ready to move into and is a lovely family home, with superb room both internally and externally, and a good balance of classic and contemporary fittings. Vessel name: Tantalus Condition: good Constructed: 1950 Refitted: 2018 Berths: 4 Cabins: 2 Heads: 1 Length over all: 80' Beam: 15' Maximum draft: 3' Hull material: Steel Hull type: Flat Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.