Premier Houseboats are delighted to present this Thames lighter barge, offered on a secure residential mooring in Kent — an increasingly rare opportunity to design and create the floating home of your dreams.
Finding an empty, ready-to-convert barge on a residential mooring is exceptionally uncommon, making this an exciting and versatile project for anyone seeking a bespoke waterside home.
With its generous proportions, this lighter offers superb scope to create a spacious family home, potentially featuring:
Three double bedrooms
A large family bathroom (and space for an en-suite)
An impressive open-plan kitchen and lounge on the upper level
The large beam and flat deck layout provide excellent design flexibility, allowing you to tailor the space to your own style and requirements — whether modern minimalist or classic maritime charm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your vision to life and build a truly unique floating residence.
The barge is located in a popular riverside village with a strong sense of community and convenient access to local amenities:
General store and restaurant/diner within walking distance
Bus terminus with services to neighbouring areas
Schools for all ages, doctors, dentist, chemist, leisure centre, swimming pool, and local shops all nearby
For commuters:
A2/M2 connections are within ten minutes, offering easy access to both London and the Kent coast
Strood Station provides high-speed rail links to London in approximately 40 minutes
The area also offers beautiful countryside walks, sailing facilities, and a peaceful setting close to the River Medway.
A rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a substantial lighter barge on a residential mooring — ready to be transformed into a spacious and distinctive floating home. With excellent proportions, flexible layout options, and a fantastic riverside location, this vessel is perfect for anyone looking to design their own dream home afloat.
Vessel name: Lighter
Constructed: 1955
Length over all: 87′
Beam: 19′
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.
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