Land for sale

Congleton, Cheshire CW12

A development project with a difference - the “Pearl of the Dane, ” a 250-ton steamboat moored at Congleton Quay with land, parking and scope for serious transformation.

Once trading as a café, bar and restaurant with over 80 covers, the boat spans three decks:

• Main deck with restaurant, kitchen and WCs (c.40 covers)
• Lower deck bar and lounge (c.34 covers)
• Upper alfresco deck with wheelhouse and bar/kitchenette (c.30 covers)

The site totals around 1,136 m2 (0.28 acres) and includes:

• Car park with approx. 15 spaces
• Brick-built outbuilding for storage/ancillary use
• 5m easement providing access from Riverside exit

Mains services are on site (reconnection may be required).

The boat is free-floating and rises with the water. It’s been empty for some time and has suffered vandalism, so a refurbishment budget is essential. But with nearby approvals for major residential and care home schemes, the local authority is clearly behind regeneration. A bold conversion to residential, hospitality, or mixed community use could well find favour.

Key points

• Rare 250-ton historic steamboat with land and parking
• 3 decks, 80+ covers in previous use
• Total site area c.1,136 m2 (0.28 acres)
• Outbuilding, mains services and easement included
• Prime waterside location near town centre and new developments
• Considerable refurbishment required - ideal for visionary buyers

Offers around £89,950 | emf Ref: INV36033V

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