3 bed houseboat for sale

St. Katharine Docks, Wapping E1W

Zephyr is a rather special way to experience London. A handsome 25-metre Dutch Tjalk sailing barge, she brings together the romance of traditional life afloat with the comforts of thoughtfully appointed modern accommodation, all from a mooring in the heart of the capital.

Moored at St Katharine Docks, London's renowned yacht marina, Zephyr is offered with a renewable, transferable leisure licence. Fully operational and powered by a four-cylinder, air-cooled Deutz engine, she retains all the character and craftsmanship one would hope to find in a vessel of this kind.

Inside, a generous open-plan living space forms the heart of the barge. The well-equipped kitchen offers excellent storage, while skylights and portholes draw daylight into the interior, offering glimpses of the water beyond. There is a lovely sense of being cocooned aboard, with the changing light, movement of the marina and unmistakable nautical details providing a constant connection to life on the water.

There are two well-proportioned double cabins, each with a newly fitted en suite bathroom, alongside a further single cabin or study. A separate shower room and WC complete the accommodation, making space for family, friends or perhaps a little time working away from shore.

The mooring benefits from mains water and electricity, lpg gas and a Kabola diesel heating system.

Beyond the deck, St Katharine Docks offers a village-like atmosphere in an altogether remarkable London setting. Historic quaysides, bobbing yachts, waterside restaurants and cafés create a world of their own, while Tower Hill Underground and Tower Gateway DLR stations are just a short walk away. It is a place where the pace of the city can feel a little further away, even when everything London has to offer is on the doorstep.