Description

13.5m Dutch Barge, Built in 1920 with Fully Transferable Residential Mooring.

This Dutch inland waterways barge, built in the Beurtmotorschip style, in the Netherlands in the 1920s as a motor cargo ship, converted for living aboard in the 1980s when she was brought to the UK. Being sold as a static Houseboat at South Dock Marina.

The wheelhouse provides a bright, airy living space in which to work or socialise. Galley is well equipped and recently fitted with an electric induction hob, removing any reliance on gas from the boat. The saloon area is bathed in natural light from the large skylight, making the
whole boat feel bright and fresh.

The solid teak dinning table can be easily folded away, and there is a bench seat which provides further storage. Moving forward, there is a WC with the sleeping cabin in the bow. The full fitted double has storage underneath, and there is also a hanging space for clothes.

The heating is via a number of convection panel heaters distributed throughout the boat. Hot water is provided by an electric calorifier located under the galley sink.

Please note that although the boat is fitted with an engine, this has been disconnected from the diesel tank, and is not currently operational.

Current mooring fees are circa £8,585.00 per annum. There is a 10% transfer fee for the fully residential mooring, payable directly to the Dock Office (Southwark Council).

From the owners: We bought Argie about 8 years ago, needing to live in London for work but did not want to live in an apartment. We liked Argie as soon as we saw her. She is a charming boat with a pleasing shape and good accommodation. We also liked the sense of freedom and open space brought by living in the open area of the marina and river area, and the well connected vibrant locality. We very much enjoyed living aboard, surrounded by the wildlife and with a feeling of being in the world.

It was also a real pleasure to be part of the sociable and helpful community of people who live aboard in the marina. Unfortunately our life has changed, and we have had to move on. So we, regrettably, have to part company with Argie.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

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