1 bed houseboat for sale

Otterham Quay Lane, Gillingham ME8

Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Napia, a classic steel tugboat in excellent structural condition, recently retired from service due to engine issues. Now available on a secure residential mooring, Napia represents a rare opportunity to create a spacious and distinctive floating home with panoramic views across the River Medway.
Currently, Napia retains much of her original working charm, with accommodation including a galley and dining area, wheelhouse, shower room and toilet, and three separate cabins.
These spaces remain in their functional, seagoing configuration, offering the option to live aboard immediately in a characterful, maritime setting - or to undertake a thoughtful refit to modernise the interior.
The engine room is exceptionally large and offers excellent headroom throughout. Although the existing machinery is believed to be beyond economical repair, this opens an exciting opportunity: Removing the equipment would unlock a vast interior volume, ideal for transforming into an open-plan living area, studio, or additional cabins - while preserving the traditional external look of a working tug.
Externally, Napia offers ample outdoor deck space across two levels, perfect for enjoying the surrounding river views or entertaining in the warmer months.
Structurally, Napia is in excellent condition throughout, reflecting her robust commercial build and careful maintenance over the years. With her strong steel hull and classic lines, she provides the perfect foundation for conversion into a spacious, stylish, and truly individual home afloat.
Set on a secure residential mooring with outstanding views over the River Medway, Napia benefits from a peaceful yet convenient setting.
Within walking distance, you’ll find a general store, restaurant/diner, and bus terminus linking to nearby towns. The local area offers schools, shops, medical facilities, takeaways, and a leisure centre, making it ideal for full-time living.
For commuters, the A2/M2 provides easy access to London and the coast, while Strood Station offers a high-speed train service to London in around 40 minutes. There are also numerous riverside walks and boating opportunities nearby.
Napia offers an incredible opportunity to create a unique, spacious, and characterful home, with the solid structure and classic style of a true working tug. Whether enjoyed in her current configuration or fully converted into a contemporary living space, she represents exceptional value and creative potential on the water.

The houseboat is freehold and the residential mooring is leasehold.

Vessel name: Rita
Condition: Good
Vessel type: Dutch Barge
Constructed: 1925
Berths: 2
Cabins: 1
No. Of engines: 1
Engine model: General Motors
Fuel type: Diesel
Length over all: 60' 6"
Beam: 13' 4"
Maximum draft: 3' 2"
Hull material: Steel
Hull type: Flat

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