3 bed houseboat for sale

Vicarage Lane, Port Werburgh, Rochester ME3

Drastically reduced from £155,000 due to owner relocation & health
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Téa, an extraordinary 100ft × 25ft former East German naval tug, now converted into a spacious and highly individual floating home.
Built in 1958 by Peene-Werft Wolgast and refitted in 2020, Téa combines remarkable maritime history with substantial residential accommodation. With three cabins, multiple living areas, extensive deck space and considerable potential for further conversion, she offers a rare opportunity to own a genuinely unique home on the water.
The main deck is entered through a welcoming vestibule and features a fully equipped galley kitchen with generous worktop and storage space.
There is a family bathroom with bath, shower attachment, hand basin and WC, while the former mess and captain's cabin have been transformed into an atmospheric dining and entertaining area.
Above, the original wheelhouse, radio room and map room have been converted into an impressive light-filled living space. Numerous windows provide panoramic river views, while an external door gives direct access to the deck.
The lower deck provides a large main cabin with double bed and built-in storage.
There are two further cabins, both offering twin bunks, seating and useful storage, giving Téa a total of six berths across three cabins.
A separate staircase leads to the former engine room, which is now an extensive workshop.
This substantial area offers exciting potential for conversion into further living accommodation, a studio, games room, gym or other recreational space, subject to the appropriate works.
At the stern is an additional self-contained cabin currently used for storage, which could make an excellent hobby room or den.
Téa retains an impressive collection of original naval features, including fire and salvage pumps, electronics control cabinet, small-arms cupboard, portholes and traditional fittings.
These surviving features provide a fascinating reminder of the vessel's working history and give Téa a character rarely found in a conventional floating home.
Extensive deck areas are arranged across three levels, providing plenty of room for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the surrounding views.
Large storage holds are also located at both the bow and stern.
Everyday amenities are conveniently close, with a general store, restaurant/diner and bus services within walking distance. The surrounding area also provides schools, doctors, dentist, local shops, swimming pool and leisure centre.
The A2/M2 can be reached in under 10 minutes, while Strood Station provides high-speed rail services to London in approximately 40 minutes.
The nearby River Medway and surrounding countryside provide opportunities for sailing, riverside walks and outdoor recreation.

Mooring fees: £700 every 4 weeks

⚙️ Specifications
Vessel Name: Téa
Condition: Good
Vessel Type: Tug
Builder: Peene-Werft Wolgast
Constructed: 1958
Refitted: 2020
Berths: 6
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1
Length Overall: 100'
Beam: 25'
Maximum Draft: 10'
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Type: Other
Mooring: Residential

Téa represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial piece of maritime history that has already been converted into a comfortable and characterful floating home.
Her enormous 100ft × 25ft dimensions provide exceptional accommodation, while the former engine room and additional spaces offer considerable scope for a new owner to develop the vessel further.
With three cabins, panoramic living accommodation, extensive outside space, original naval features and no onward chain, Téa needs to be viewed to appreciate her extraordinary scale and individuality.
Drastically reduced from £155,000 due to the owner's relocation and health circumstances, Téa now represents a particularly unusual opportunity for the right buyer.
📝 Disclaimer
Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee accuracy or condition. Buyers should instruct their own agents or surveyors to verify all particulars. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.