1 bed houseboat for sale

London N1

A Rare Urban Sanctuary - Ice Wharf Marina, London. Residential Mooring.
The narrowboat Bird Song is fully operational and would serve as an ideal central London home/pied-à-terre and a means to explore the wonderful waterways of London and beyond. Ice Wharf Marina is nestled within the secluded Battlebridge Basin on the Regent's Canal, this mooring is a genuine "oasis of calm" hidden in the vibrant heart of the city. As well as providing a home for boaters and residents of the surrounding flats, the basin also hosts a wide variety of bird, animal, fish, and plant life. You are only a five-minute stroll from the global connectivity of Kings Cross Station and St Pancras International, as well as world class dining and shopping at Coal Drops Yard. This secure residential mooring includes communal recreation space, gardens, and shower/laundry/pump-out facilities.
Sold by the fourth owners, she has been exceptionally well maintained and thoughtfully cared for. Featuring a desirable reverse layout, the boat offers ample storage throughout, along with a spacious double-height saloon that creates a bright and airy living space. An additional office area provides the perfect setup for those seeking a peaceful and comfortable work-from-home environment. The boat was last out of the water in March 2026 for hull blacking, new anodes and hull survey.

A well-built and thoughtfully specified 60ft cruiser stern narrowboat by Liverpool Boats, constructed in 2001 with a durable all-steel hull (10-6-4mm). Designed with a practical reverse layout, the interior flows from a spacious saloon through to a well-equipped galley, modern bathroom, dedicated office space, and a comfortable cabin with a fixed double berth. Generous headroom of 6ft 7in and a bright, airy feel throughout make this an inviting liveaboard or London base.
Powered by a reliable Beta BV1903 43hp engine (last serviced July 2024) with prm 150 gearbox and skin tank cooling, the vessel is equipped for dependable cruising. Onboard systems include a Victron 1000w inverter, Victron 50amp charger with solar support from two flat panels, and a 240v electrical system, ensuring excellent off-grid capability.
The galley is fitted with a Vanette 4-burner gas hob, oven and grill, alongside a Shoreline fridge/freezer and Hoover washer/dryer, offering all the conveniences of home. The bathroom features a step-in shower and Tecma pump-out toilet. Heating is provided by a Webasto diesel central heating system complemented by a solid fuel stove, while hot water is supplied via the engine and 240v immersion.
Additional features include spray foam insulation, laminate flooring, LED and halogen lighting, a tunnel light, battery provision (3 domestic, 1 engine), gas locker with two 13kg bottles, and top hopper windows, this boat is well suited for comfortable residential living or extended cruising.

Berth transferable: Residential berth by arrangement
Berth fees: £15,654.47 per annum
Council Tax: £1341.21 per annum paid to Islington Council

Other sale considerations:
Named after the former incarnation of the neighbouring Canal Museum as an ice house in the latter part of the 19th Century, Ice Wharf is in the calm setting of Battlebridge Basin belying its central location in the heart of the City.
Offering 25 residential berths on floating pontoons, this premium site is very well located for transport links from Kings Cross, a short walk away, as well as the amenities of nearby Islington and Camden.
Each berth is provided with an electricity supply, water point and telecoms connection. Refuse provision is within the mooring site. The pump out facility is on the main pontoon. Facilities at the adjacent Battlebridge Moorings, including showers, toilets, laundry and elsan, are available for residents use during daytime hours. Customers must provide their own suitable connections for services. Use of the phone line is to be arranged by the customer with a telecoms provider. Electricity supply is via smart meters using an online pre-payment system. There is no dedicated car parking so moorers must make their own arrangements.
Site facilities

• Water
• Electricity
• Laundry
• Pump Out
• Refuse Disposal
• Toilets
• Postal address

Note: Licence With the exception of the tidal River Thames a boat must have a licence relevant to the waterway on which it is kept. The main Authorities are crt ( Canal And River Trust) which covers over 2000 miles of inland waterways, and the Environment Agency (River Thames and others).

Marine Finance available