2 bed detached house for sale

Pinmill, Suffolk IP9

A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase a houseboat in the desirable hamlet of Pin Mill. The ‘Badger’ is a Thames lighter dating back to 1939 with a steel hull which had major upgrades in 2015. It has had a complete restoration under the current ownership including foam insulation to the interior of the entire hull and a complete rebuild above deck. ‘Badger’ comes with all services including gas central heating, mains water and internet. You exit the front door to a decking area overlooking woodland and the houseboat comes with an allocated parking space.

As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to fully appreciate the quality and space on offer. On the top deck is a 23ft open plan kitchen/dining room which opens through to a spacious living area with wood burner. Below deck is a lobby area providing access to two generous double bedrooms and a stylish shower room with underfloor heating to the middle.

Pin Mill is a hamlet on the south bank of the River Orwell, located on the outskirts of the village of Chelmondiston on the Shotley peninsula and is generally known for the historic Butt & Oyster public house and for sailing.

Kitchen/Dining Room (7.04m x 3.76m)

Fitted with a range of modern j-Pull base level units and drawers, square edge work surfaces, and sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include an oven, grill and electric hob and there is space for a fridge freezer and washing machine. The room has two radiators, tiled flooring, vaulted ceiling, triple aspect windows and a two large roof lights, steps down to the bedrooms and shower room, and an opening through to:

Living Room (3.76m x 3.35m)

This space has double aspect windows with views towards the river, a wood burner, wooden flooring, and vaulted ceiling.

Lobby

Understairs cupboard and doors to the bedrooms and shower room.

Bedroom One (4.75m x 3.76m)

Skylight window, two built-in cabin beds, and ample discreet storage.

Bedroom Two (3.76m x 3.23m)

Recess storage areas and a radiator.

Shower Room (2.64m x 1.6m)

A stylish three-piece suite comprising a shower enclosure double-width with handy recess shelving, low-level WC and hand wash basin, along with a heated towel rail, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, and a circular mirror with LED lighting.

Outside

In addition to the houseboat is a decked seating area suitable for table and chairs and makes a fantastic social space. There is also a large outbuilding. A gate opens onto a walkway and pathway leading to a small unloading area, beyond which lies the award-winning Butt and Oyster pub.