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FOR SALE - 'COLNE' 80ft x 14ft

Selling our spacious 3 bedroom off grid Houseboat, perfect for a family, with all the necessities for comfortable living. Currently on a private mooring (transferable by agreement) on the River Medway. Selling as a project because whilst the boat is a functional home there are a few cosmetic things left to finish, as the price reflects.

24v 105Ah LiPO4 lithium battery, 3kw Ecoworthy pure sine 'All in One' Solar inverter charger.
240v ring main. plug sockets and lights in every room.
4x 250w solar panels
wind turbine
1000ltr water tank, Jabsco pump, instant gas boiler.

Interior has excellent head room (7.7ft).
Bedroom 1 - master bedroom with sky light, 4kw stove and plenty of space for storage.
bathroom - modern freestanding cast iron bath, vanity sink and ceramic macerating toilet. Instant Hot water from brand new gas boiler.
bedroom 2 - double bed, chest of draws.
bedroom 3 - same size as bedroom 2 but currently used for storage.
Open plan living area - whirlpool top loading washing machine, large 2 door 11kw double door multi fuel stove, sofa, dining table and kitchen. engineered oak flooring, large gas cooker and 5 door Aga with back boiler (not plumbed in yet).
wheel house - seating area, steering wheel and control panel. collapsible for cruising. substantial 20ft metal walkway. Access to engine under deck, good big space for maintenance.

Built in 2003 by Land and Water for the British Waterways and well maintained by them. Hull is in great condition, last blacked in 2021 - 12mm baseplate, 8mm sides and 4mm roof. It has a Ford 6 cylinder (2713E) Diesel engine with a 360 Schottle azimuth drive and 25hp hydraulic bowthrusters. We cruised it to its current location in 2022 and then decommissioned the engine to obtain a static houseboat river licence (£240/year) it will need the fuel lines reconnecting and electrical wiring for starter motor re attached. Hydraulic steering Colum needs attention as its been relocated and will need adjustment.

The mooring has car access with parking and is 2 narrow fenced garden plots either side of a path. It is within walking distance of Maidstone town center yet is tucked away and peaceful, with a rural feel and friendly community of neighbours. transferable by agreement, fees paid until September 2025. BSS valid untill 2028.

viewings welcome, please call to arrange.

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