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£114,995

1 bed houseboat for sale
Vicarage Lane, Port Werburgh, Hoo, Rochester ME3

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • Freehold

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About this property

    Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Pendle Witch, a beautifully converted widebeam Springer, originally licensed to carry 50 passengers - meaning she was constructed to an exceptionally high and durable standard.
    Now transformed into a comfortable and stylish home, Pendle Witch combines character, strength, and practicality, offering affordable living, low running costs, and the ability to cruise the inland waterways of the UK in comfort.

    Access is via a spacious enclosed deck area, ideal for enjoying your surroundings when moored or used as the navigation area while cruising.
    A short set of steps leads down to the main hallway.
    To the left, you’ll find a large double cabin with a double bed, built-in storage, and ample space for additional furnishings.
    The bathroom is fitted to a high standard and includes:
    Full-sized bath with shower attachment
    Designer sink
    Jabsco deluxe toilet
    Washing machine
    Forward from the hallway, the open-plan lounge and galley offer generous living space and a warm, homely feel.
    The galley is both functional and stylish, featuring:
    Bespoke worktops and storage units
    Pop-up sockets
    Double Belfast sink
    American-style fridge/freezer with ice maker
    Hotpoint double oven
    The lounge area includes a double sofa bed, fold-down dining table, and extensive built-in storage. The room is beautifully complemented by a powerful 8kw multi-fuel burner, which works alongside the central heating to keep the boat cosy year-round.

    Pendle Witch is mechanically sound and ready to cruise, powered by a Beta Marine 75hp diesel engine with only 250 hours of use, fully serviced and in excellent condition.
    Additional technical specifications include:
    5.5kVA Lister air-cooled generator
    rpm reduction gearbox
    HD stainless-steel propshaft with 14" pitch, 22" 3-blade propeller
    Twin fuel tanks
    12V Victron battery and inverter system with auto control
    Victron isolating transformer
    Spare set of anodes included

    After purchase, Pendle Witch underwent an extensive refit. She was stripped back to bare steel inside and out, before being spray-foamed, rewired, and replated where necessary with 5mm steel.
    The 2018 out-of-water survey is available to view and confirms her solid condition.
    All lighting has been upgraded to 12V LED for energy efficiency, and sockets have been thoughtfully placed at waist height for convenience.
    Externally, the boat would benefit from a fresh coat of paint, but structurally and mechanically she is in excellent shape and ready to move aboard immediately.

    As a floating home, Pendle Witch offers exceptional space, modern comfort, and low ongoing costs.
    She is currently moored in a popular village location offering easy access to all amenities:
    General store and restaurant/diner within walking distance
    Bus terminus with routes to nearby towns
    Schools, doctors, dentist, chemist, shops, swimming pool, and leisure centre all close by
    A2/M2 within 10 minutes for commuters heading to London or the coast
    Strood Station nearby, offering high-speed trains to London (approx. 40 minutes)
    Close to the River Medway with scenic countryside walks and sailing facilities

    Pendle Witch is a robust and stylish widebeam, offering a rare combination of industrial strength, modern comfort, and affordability. With her strong steel hull, professional refit, and reliable mechanics, she’s an ideal choice for those seeking a full-time liveaboard or cruising home with charm and durability.

    The boat is freehold and the residential mooring is leasehold.

    Vessel name: Pendle Witch
    Condition: Good
    Designer: Springer
    Builder: Springer
    Make: Springer
    Model: 50 Widebeam
    Constructed: 1986
    Refitted:2020
    Berths: 2
    Cabins: 1
    Heads: 1
    No. Of engines: 1
    Engine model: Beta 75
    Engine power: 75
    Engine hours: 250
    Fuel type: Diesel
    Drive type: Other
    Length over all: 47'
    Beam: 12'
    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 check 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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