Price | £185,000 |
Postcode | South East Kent Rochester Cuxton - ME2 |
Type of ad | Dealer Offer |
Boat Type | Power |
Length | 61 ft. |
Year | 1906 |
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present barge no 9, a sympathetic conversion of a Humber Keel offering surprising space and lots of character that creates an almost country cottage feel.
The accommodation of barge no 9 flows nicely, with superb head height throughout, beautiful flooring and many classic features. There is gas central heating throughout, and a good mixture of portholes and skylights providing plenty of natural light.
Entering via the galley, this charming room offers plenty of storage and work surface, as well as a gas oven and fridge. Steps lead down to the saloon, an extremely spacious family area that benefits from portholes, skylights, and a multifuel stove that is a fantastic focal point. Back from the saloon on one side is a study area with plenty of shelving, the other side is a utility area that houses the Alde gas boiler, and has room for a washer/dryer and freezer. There is also room for this to be used as a cloakroom as well.
A corridor leads from the lounge to the bathroom, which has a bath with shower attatchment, hand basin and portable cassette toilet. There are three good sized double bedrooms, all with a mixture of sky lights and portholes, and all with a good amount of storage.
Externally Barge no 9 is in excellent condition and offers a good amount of deck space, with some stunning views across the river Medway and Kent countryside.
Barge no 9 was taken out of the water in 2018 where the hull was completely replated below the waterline , and painted with 2 pac epoxy. The superstructure was also completely repainted, with the roof done again in 2021 using Dulux Metalshield.
Barge no 9 is an extremely well maintained example of a converted Humber keel, and can be a family home offering fantastic space, charming character and secure surroundings.
Vessel name: Barge No 9
Condition: good
Vessel type: Humber Keel
Builder: Harkers
Constructed: 1906
Refitted: 2018
Berths: 6
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1
No. of engines: 1
Engine model: Lister JP3