HUMBER BARGE 72 (available) – £249,000

Year: 1922

LOA: 72’

Beam: 17’

Draft: 4’

Construction: Steel

Hull/Keel: Flat bottomed

Reg: 148479

Description:

A beautifully converted barge recently finished to a very high standard, ‘Eccles David’ represents the ultimate houseboat experience. She comes with the availability of a stunning town centre mooring in the medieval town of Sandwich, Kent. She would make an ideal long term stay-aboard or Air B&B.

From the owner:

‘Eccles David’ (Ed) was a working boat dating from 1922. She was used for shipping coal and was involved in shipping ammunition during the 2^nd world war. The engine installed in 1956 and was then given the name ‘Eccles David’ by the Eccles Transport Company. She has been lovingly restored to a very high standard over the last 7 years by her current owner giving a very comfortable accommodation. She was completely gutted with an extension to the upper floor to allow head height throughout the boat which is highly unusual on an historic boat, making her the perfect live aboard. She is moored at the end of the marina giving a peaceful setting to enjoy the wildlife. She was moved to Richborough Marina and taken out of the water, repainted and surveyed in 2021. The majority of the furniture is included in the sale. On entering ‘Ed’ there is large covered deck with wooden flooring currently with a barbeque and teak table with seating for six people giving fabulous views of Sandwich and the wildlife on the river. The living space is via full-width bespoke sliding patio doors and comprises of a spacious lounge with an L-shaped leather sofa (with storage beneath) and modern fitted kitchen with good storage, full size induction range cooker and a generous breakfast bar flooded with light from an overhead roof light. All kitchen surface are Dekton, the flooring is reclaimed gym flooring and the three radiators are rare reclaimed restored Jobson Radiators from 1896. Walking down the full width bespoke wooden staircase you enter the cosy snug with the original brass portholes and underfloor heating on a slate floor. The snug has a sofa bed, built in glass cabinet and door leading to the utility room again with original brass port holes housing more kitchen units, a large understairs cupboard, sink, fridge freezer and washer/drier. The engine room is beyond behind double doors which also houses the high specification electrical system supplied by Fischer Panda (allowing ‘Ed’ to be run off shore power with the back up diesel generator) and the central heating system. Carrying on through the snug you step up to the wide hallway with useful storage built in and four portholes. The two double bedrooms are off the hall. The guest bedroom has two portholes, wardrobe and an en-suite with shower and toilet and more original cast iron radiators. The doors to and within the bedrooms are pocket doors making the most of the space. The reclaimed wooden flooring extends through the hallway and two bedrooms. The large master bedroom with four portholes and two windows features an original wall and cast iron polished radiator, this bedroom has a separate toilet and sink through a pocket door. Off the bedroom is a generous dressing room with built in cupboards, underfloor heating on the slate flooring and large walk in shower with rain shower and handheld housed in the bow of the boat giving a nod to its history. The lighting is halogen and mainly dimmable. The windows and new portholes are double glazed. All equipment and sockets are 240v. The boat has been spray foam insulated thoughout and is very cozy in the winter with the central heating and underfloor heating. The tall ceilings have been fitted with painted tongue and groove. There is the opportunity for additional seating areas in the bow and above the roof on the kitchen. This a truly unique renovation encompassing the historical elements of the boat with extra interest from the addition of reclaimed floors and radiators resulting in a very comfortable home or a home from home for anybody using her a holiday retreat on the delightful mooring at Highway Marine.

Engine(s) & Electrical:

Ruston & Hornsby 6 cylinder diesel. 6 batteries charged by a 240v battery charger via either a 14KVA diesel generator or shore power. Inverter supplying mains 240v electric throughout the boat.

Accommodation & Below Deck:

2 double bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms. 7’ headroom throughout. Timber flooring. Heating via gas oil boiler. Full kitchen with Rangmaster cooker, galley sink, fridge and pressurised hot water system (2 x 240v water heaters). 800 litre fresh water capacity. 800 litre grey water capacity. 800 litre black water capacity. Day room on the top deck. Sitting room and laundry room on the lower deck.

Navigation & Safety:

4 fire extinguishers, fire blanket.

Miscellaneous:

2021 survey available.

Viewings are by appointment only. For an instant insurance quote call Euromarine Insurance Services on 01843 603345 or click on the link below: www.astonlark.com/euromarine/

Disclaimer:
The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These particulars are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Highway Marine Ltd who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars, and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified independent agents to carry out a survey, and/or any mechanical and electrical checks.