Property description
The 'Luctor' is a luxurious, converted Dutch barge measuring 120 x 16 feet with over 1000 square foot of living space with high ceilings, on a residential mooring in Barking.
The barge was meticulously converted to achieve luxury, comfort, warmth, and security. She is insulated and centrally heated (oil) and all electrics are a standard 240 Volts, meaning all appliances work as normal in a house or flat. All accommodation is fitted out in the style of a warehouse flat with beautiful wooden floors, broadband wireless internet, stainless steel kitchen. Cleverly designed, ample storage allows the barge to maintain a minimalist, yet homely look.
The main accommodation comprises a kitchen which is on a raised level open plan with the lounge/dining area leading to corridor with avdouble bedroom (currently used as a generous study room) on left and family bathroom with a standalone bath and walk-in shower. The master bedrooms boasts with high ceilings and plenty of storage space. Skylights throughout enable the boat to enjoy lots of natural light.
There is a beautiful decked area at the rear of the boat (approx. 10 x 18 feet) where you can sit out and eat & drink, or just enjoy the calm sound of the water bubbling over the weir. The boat additionally benefits from a self-contained flat (the old bridge and captain's cabin) comprising a bedroom, kitchen/living room and shower room - which is currently rented out at £795 cpm with a wonderful tenant in situ.
This boat has been regularly dry docked and serviced by the current owners and is certified in great condition: The boat was last surveyed in Nov/Dec of last year and had extensive refurbishment works on the entire hull.
As she is a boat she is not subject to stamp duty or building regulations for any form of extension.
SituationLuctor is on a residential mooring in Barking on the River Roding (which joins the Thames), just under 6 miles by road to Canary Wharf (approx 10 minutes drive).
Barking is an up-and-coming area of London with excellent communications, parks and leisure facilities. Transport links can be found at Barking (Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines) There are also many bus routes which have direct access to both the City and the West End.
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Property Features :
- Dutch Barge
- Centrally Heated
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bathroom and Shower Room
- Self Contained Flat
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