Property description

A once in a lifetime opportunity to buy an exquisite 90ft Thames Lighter lovingly converted into a luxury House Boat. In a major rebuild during 2011/12, she has been replated above and below the waterline including a major topside rebuild and boasts a single tier upper saloon and fully fitted galley with full double glazing offering panoramic views of the stunning River Hamble and Salterns Marshes. Below decks she boasts three double bedrooms, two shower rooms and an office/nursery. The hull is fully insulated with heat provided either by a large wood burning stove or electric radiators. Connected mains water, electricity and telephone are accessible. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

Specification
Dimensions:
LOA: 90ft��.27m
Beam: 30ft��.9.1m
Draft: 4ft��..1.2m

Construction
1912 Thames lighter first converted into a house boat 30 years ago.
Steel/Iron
Riveted hull (living areas fully insulated)
6mm steel plate on the bottom with 5mm steel plate to the sides (Fully re sheathed 2011/12 at Marchwood slipway)
Triple welded
Wooden Superstructure (Fully insulated)
Iron Deck
Painted with Interzone 954 500 Micron antifoul
16 Hull annodes
Complete 240v electrical system rebuild in 2011/12
Completely re plumbed in 2011/12
Two large original hull storage compartments in the bow and stern sections showing her original construction

Upper Deck Accommodation
Upon entering Jason from the aft sun deck you are greeted with a fully fitted galley with breakfast bar and 5 burner gas hob. Fully integrated fridge freezer. Electric oven and grill and a wood/coal burning range oven in fully functional order. Twin ceramic sinks are on the port side with views that make washing up after the most hectic of dinner parties a pleasure.

Also to port is a utility area with washing machine and separate WC

Moving forward you enter the spacious dining and living area with an eight seat table and chairs, beyond which lays the main saloon area with two large sofas and an arm chair positioned in front of the wood burning stove and television area. Opening French doors lead to the side decks and views of the river.

On the other side of a bulk head is the wheelhouse which has been dubbed the reading room offering a panoramic forward view of the river and creeks. An ideal place to soak up the sun or this would make an ideal children's play area.

Lower Deck Accommodation
Leading down from the saloon is a gentle set of steps taking you to a flood lit curved companionway area leading the bedrooms. All the doors have coloured glass bricks to either side to allow natural light in to all the rooms from either side of the hull.

In the forward section is the master bedroom spreading the full width of the hull with built in wardrobes and king size bed. Attached to this room is an en-suite with WC, basin and double width shower cubicle.

Amid ships is a small office that could be made into a single bedroom or storage area.

Further aft are the two remaining double bedrooms with beds and wardrobes included. They are linked together by a Jack and Jill style en-suite bathroom WC, basin and shower.

All cabins have ceiling mounted flush lights and double glazed opening port lights. The whole of the below deck living area has been insulated with cruise liner insulation. Heat is provided from hull mounted electric radiators.

Deck
Large aft sun deck area
Wide side decks to both sides of the vessel with waist height guard rails
Original feature towing horses
Large fore and aft lazerettes
Private boarding pontoon

Water System
Hot and cold pressurised mains water system backed up with an onboard tank in the 'funnel'

Additional Equipment
2x walker bay dinghies (one sailing one tender style)
1x Dory style tender with 25hp mercury outboard and wheel steering
1x inflatable kayak

Owner's Comments
Prior to us buying Jason in 2008 her previous owners had been living on her in her current location at Salterns for twenty plus years. Before her conversion 'Jason' was used as a floating dormitory for the children attending Fairthorn Manor YMCA. Her first role in life was moving cargo up and down the Thames. We have extensive photographs of the rebuild work that we undertook to transform Jason into the modern luxury house boat she is now.

Agent's Comments
'Jason' can only be described as a purely stunning and magical place to be. This is a once in a life time opportunity not to be missed. The level of craftsmanship throughout is quite exquisite and her location is out of this world.

Council Tax
The property is rated Band A under Eastleigh Borough Council, charge for 2014/2015, �954.09.

Energy Rating
This property is exempt from the requirements to provide an Energy Performance Certificate.

Property Particulars
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