Classic Dutch Lux Motor
- Length 30.95 m / 100 ft
- Width 5.05 m / 16 ft
- Engine 130 hp Gardner 6 LX
- Generator :16 kva
- Displacement :75 tonnes
Converted Dutch Barge Houseboat for sale with all the mod cons you would expect in a house. Originally built in 1926 in Holland in 15 mm steel. Standard 5.05 m width by 38 m length, with a double skinned hold for the transportation of dry goods. She has been cut down to 30 meter to pass through the French and Belgian inland waterways for barge canal cruises and trips down to the Midi. The last major refit was done in 1991 and she has been static for the last 8 years.
Current mooring fees are very reasonable. There is 150 m² living area mostly on one level, with solid teak floor throughout. Owned electricity supply, 2 BT phone lines. Broadband, satallite TV. Postcode registered. For heating there is an efficient wood burner and electric heaters. She has been designed to offer the largest living space with high ceilings, skylights, portholes and windows, letting in plenty of light throughout. Access is down a large gated driveway with parking space for 3 or 4 cars.
Situated in quiet Kent tidal countryside mooring and in a great position for commuting. The Houseboat is close to High Speed Rail, both domestic and international as well as local shops and amenaties. Ashford or Ebbsfleet International stations are a 40 minute drive for Eurostar to Paris, Brussels and Lille. Domestic mainline rail station (with free parking) 10 minutes away for London Victoria (1h 26 min) or High Speed Southestern service to London St Pancras (1h 08 min). Main Kent Cities, Canterbury and Maidstone 30 - 40 minute drive. M2 15 mins/M20 20 mins. It is also only 1 hr 01 min away from Stratford International for the 2012 Olympic Stadium.
£135 000 / €158 000*
*Currently the vessel is out of survey. This is planned to take place in the Spring. The asking price will increase once the survey has been completed, to reflect her market value. Close offers will be considered.
Updated : 31 January 2010