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LOCATION, LIFESTYLE, LEISURE... This houseboat ticks all the boxes and offers Zone 2 riverside living at a very affordable price. Located on a superb fully residential mooring overlooked by Canary Wharf, she is also ready to use as a boat to explore the Thames or venture further afield.


THE BOAT

Lesley B is a Princess 38 Flybridge motor yacht built by Marine Projects Ltd of Plymouth in 1981 and commissioned in 1982.

> Length: 11.6m
> Beam: 3.96m
> Draft: 0.91m
> Air Draft: 3.66m
> Propulsion: 2 x 188HP Ford Mermaid Majestic inboard diesel engines, fresh water cooled via heat exchanger, shaft drive.

Unlike many boats used as residential accommodation, Lesley B is also used regularly as a boat, so all of her extensive inventory is in full working order. In addition to navigating the Thames she is quite capable of crossing the Channel or going even further afield. She is a Part I British Registered Ship - a government-backed guarantee of ownership that can be used as security to obtain a marine mortgage.

For the past ten years Lesley B has not only provided her present owners with a spacious, comfortable and affordable home close to central London, but also given them a great deal of fun. Unfortunately relocation means she is now surplus to requirements.


THE ACCOMMODATION

> Two double cabins, one with en-suite shower room.
> Second shower room.
> Galley with two sinks, four ring gas hob and oven above, 12/240V fridge below, ample storage.
> Spacious saloon with seating for seven around an adjustable height table, which also converts into a further double berth.
> Sliding doors to a large aft cockpit with bespoke multi-function all-round cover, giving full standing headroom throughout and effectively creating an extra room.
> Huge storage lazarette.
> Hot and cold pressurised water.
> Eberspacher warm-air heating.
> BT landline (not currently connected).
> New carpet throughout.


THE LOCATION

Lesley B is moored in South Dock Marina, which is run by the London Borough of Southwark and is located next to the Thames in Surrey Quays, about two miles south-east of Tower Bridge and on the opposite side of the river to Canary Wharf. The marina is:

> 1 minutes' walk from Greenland Pier, one of the stops on the Thames Clippers river bus service.
> 10 minutes' walk from Surrey Quays shopping centre and the adjacent cinema, bowling alley and restaurants.
> 15 minutes' walk from Canada Water tube station, which is in Zone 2 on the Jubilee Line, and just five stops/ten minutes from Westminster.


THE RESIDENTIAL MOORING

Lesley B benefits from a full residential mooring, which (subject to marina approval) will transfer to the new owner.

From 1 April 2010 the mooring fees are £3203.10 (inc. VAT) per year, which equates to £61.43 per week. There is also a residential surcharge of £56.44 per month, which includes council tax, water and unlimited use of the marina shower blocks.


CONTACT DETAILS

For further details and many additional pictures, or to arrange an appointment to view, please:

Telephone: 07825 177734
Or email: houseboatforsale@o2.co.uk

We have lived aboard for 5 years on this lovely boat. She is deceptively spacious for her size. 36 foot (11.15 m), breadth 10 feet (3.20 m), larch on oak construction, with varnished mahogany interior. Shower, 4 bunk births, large double in the aft cabin, heads, a great galley, pilothouse/saloon over engine compartment with collapsible table and seating for six. Reliable classic Gardner 5 cylinder engine, heating. She has a shallow draft 1.82m and has made two return trips to the Mediterranean through the French Canals. This is a great boat to live on as well as being able to change your view by going on a trip.

London Calling’ is a spectacular buy – a lovely spacious one-bedroom houseboat (static barge) presently moored on a picturesque marina just outside Huntingdon in Wyton Cambridgeshire. An ideal home/pied-a-terre/investment it would make a perfect permanent home for eleven months of the year or weekend retreat from a busy city life. Full residential status is currently under review by the local council the barge is in the lowest bracket for council tax Due to work relocation, we must very sadly part with our beautiful barge. it would be very suited for relocation by road and we would consider a price reduction to help in this situation.

London Calling is a flat bottom steel riverboat built in 1985 by Longport Wharf, Stoke-on-Trent. Originally utilised as an Art Gallery, she was converted to live-aboard houseboat by one of her previous owners. She is 70’ long and has a beam of nearly 14’ and is just shy of 1000 square feet total living area. This bright, airy, open plan design gives the feeling of contemporary apartment living whilst affording spectacular million pound views across the marina – a unique floating home. Please do note that there is no engine fitted to the barge so while she is in effect a barge / houseboat she could easily be moved and an engine could be installed. Now let’s take a tour…

Front Deck - The front deck is spacious with room for a patio table and chairs, deck umbrella and a plant stand or two. A fantastic spot to sit and watch the world float by. A custom-made framed canopy that fits over the whole of the front deck will also be included as part of the sale.

Kitchen - Double wood lined steel doors open to reveal double interior doors that step down into the kitchen. The fully fitted kitchen is very spacious with plenty of work surfaces and cupboard space. It is completed fitted out with solid light oak units, a full size fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher, six burner hob and stainless steel extractor fan and double oven, a stainless steel sink and drainer, and a drinking water filtration system. The ceramic tiling complements the blue/green marina tones without being kitsch. The kitchen also has a raised breakfast bar with a hatch and double half doors that are terrific to open to enjoy breakfast while watching the swans float by on sunny days. Next to the kitchen is a large walk-in larder/storage cupboard/closet.

Living Area - Four massive skylights and three big windows give the dining area / lounge a very warm, bright feeling and make the most of the ambience and wonderful marina views. The centre piece of this spacious open space living area is the slate hearth and wood burning stove with its double insulated stainless steel chimney. In the winter, the stove will keep the whole barge warm. She's very dry with virtually no condensation and this is evident when you step inside - no musty smells here. The lighting system is comprised of tastefully placed mini-spotlights that are linked to sensors that can be worked remotely to set the mood.

Bedroom – Step up a couple stairs from the living area through the door to the bedroom. A full size double bedroom suite fits comfortably in this bright room that has two skylights with black-out shades, two windows and a fitted solid wood wardrobe. The raised floor in the bedroom also has additional storage underneath.

Dressing Room - The aft section of the barge has a large dressing area or study with a linen closet that also holds the immersion heater and plenty of additional storage. This room also has a steel hatch and door that opens onto the rear deck. There is a small storage locker under the rear deck.

Bathroom - The bathroom is adjacent to the dressing area and is also bright with a window and practical lighting, extractor fan and heated towel rail. The bathroom is equipped with a sleek but efficient Vacuflush toilet, antique washstand mounted basin, mirrored vanity cupboard, blue marble-effect tub surround, and an oversized bath with side-taps and shower. The subtle recessed effect lighting in the tub area completes the soothing experience of a relaxing bubble bath at the end of a long day.

Location and Mooring - The barge is surrounded by beautiful riverside walks and historical villages on a major bus route to Huntingdon, St Ives and Cambridge and is a ten minute journey to mainline rail connections to Kings Cross Rail Station. Travel to London takes less than an hour.

Being located just off the A14 also affords easy access to link up to all major motorways, taking you anywhere in the UK – whether that be the M25, the M6 or the M1. Cambridge can be reached in 20 minutes and Birmingham is just an hour and a half drive away. The closest airport is Stanstead.

The barge’s mooring is alongside the shore and has a jetty the length of the barge affording it with expansive three way water views and great privacy since it is not directly overlooked by other vessels. The mooring comes with a small grassed area planted with trees, shrubs and bamboo and is good for barbecuing. Included in the sale will be a gas barbecue and a number of outdoor garden storage units. There is also space to moor a small recreational boat up to about 15’ if you would like to fully explore the Great River Ouse and surrounding areas.

London Calling is moored well away from main roads so you can expect complete tranquillity – other than perhaps the odd vocal bird. We have swans, ducks, grebes, coots, kingfishers and many other varieties as our closest neighbours. Watching the marina come to life through the spring and summer is a real treat with waterfowl building nests and chicks being hatched and swans dropping by to visit – a truly special experience. And warm, dry and cosy on the barge in the winter, you can enjoy the real life comedy of ducks skidding across the ice of the frozen marina during the occasional freeze.

The Marina – The marina is a secure gated community. There is a mail room, a chandlery and free car parking at the marina. You can even order your newspaper for daily delivery. There is a popular pub on the site which is less than a five minute walk away. The marina is comprised of about 100 families who live here permanently along with a number of weekend boaters. The marina offers a resident’s association and an active social club.

Some Technical Details - The barge was last out of the water October 2008 when it was fully surveyed and professionally blackened and all anodes replaced. The survey is available for viewing and is valid until 2015 for insurance purposes. In summer 2009, she was sanded, primed, undercoated and topcoated with an enamel high quality gloss. The decks have also been recoated with non-slip surfaces.

A phone line is available to take advantage of broadband and there's an excellent digital TV signal here for cable, free-view, Sky, or satellite. Wireless connections work well throughout the barge.

London Calling is equipped with both dc and ac electrical systems both of which are protected with fuses/CBs of the appropriate rating and design. A professional 12v system as well as 240v hookup is installed and there is also a galvanic isolator to protect the hull from corrosion from stray electrical currents, a gell pack battery management system and a powerful, digital phased battery charger (permanently plugged in).

The kitchen stove operates using calla gas; two cylinders are provided so there is always a backup. A small and efficient diesel-fired furnace runs the central heating system with radiators in all rooms, double-glazed windows and six double-skin skylights. Floors are of wood laminate throughout. The vessel is fully spray-foam insulated. An immersion heater provides all hot water when the central heating is not needed. The fresh water holding tank is stainless steel, holds 250 gallons, and is located under the front deck. The diesel tank and the sewage pump out are located under the rear deck. In addition, there are fire and smoke alarms and fire extinguishers throughout the barge. The barge has a boat safety certificate that is valid through August 2011.

And while we have found that the very spacious open plan feeling and one bedroom is plenty of room for us, there is also scope for anyone who might want to adjust the floor plan to add either a second bedroom or bathroom.

Barge living is economical too. The mooring fee is currently £330 per month and includes water supply and rubbish removal. The marina also offers a pump-out service. Electricity cards can be purchased from the chandlery and the plug-in point is beside the mooring. Council Tax is band A.

Where else can you get the equivalent of an elegant apartment with million dollar views?
Specifications
Vessel type:
Static Barge Houseboat
Designer:
Longport Wharf Stoke-on-Trent
Builder:
Longport Wharf Stoke-on-Tent
Model:
Flatbottomed Steel River Barge
Year constructed:
1985
Berths:
2
Length over all:
70'
Length at waterline:
70'
Beam:
14'
Maximum draft:
2'
Bridge clearance:
8'
Hull material:
Steel
Hull type:
Flat bottom steel
Displacement:
27 metric tons
Fuel capacity:
50 Gallons
Water capacity:
250 Gallons
Holding tank capacity:
250 Gallons
Accommodation

Emily – 45ft steel built, bilge keel, live aboard motor yacht

Emily is 45ft LOA, 13ft 6” in beam and has draft of 4ft. A De Groote steel motor cruiser with bilge keels making her suitable for drying out while shallow water cruising or on a residential mooring.

Powered by 2 Leyland Thorneycroft 130 horse power engines in excellent working order and well maintained. She achieves good fuel economy for a vessel of her size averaging 5 gallons per hour. Emily has a cruising speed of 10 knots.

A perfect live aboard vessel, Emily has 6 berths in 3 cabins all generously appointed, with a large stern cabin with island double bed, en suite, luxury shower and WC. A full size galley with dining table that seats 4 comfortably. Gas oven and 4 ring hob is full size and with a fridge and microwave to compliment this well appointed galley.

Stainless steel handrails make her safe for families and a large aft deck for enjoying good weather.

She has a very bright and open lounge area giving good visibility at sea or while moored.

Hot and cold running water with calorifier, immersion heater. Brand new independent Eberspacher heating system with heating to all cabins and the saloon.

Navigation equipment includes: Radar, GPS, Compass, Depth & Log, 2 VHF radios one at the Bridge and the other in the wheelhouse. Electric windlass with dual operation from Bridge or wheelhouse, Victron shore power, TV and stereo system. Stainless steel davits and Zodiac tender with mercury outboard all in good condition.

Emily is a perfect home, as well as being a seaworthy and well equipped motor yacht for cruising. Rarely do you find a vessel which is good at sea and comfortable as a home.

We have a number of additional photos that we can forward to you and can take a particular picture on request.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have or require any further information.

Emily is based on the river Thames not far from London - Viewing by appointment please.

Asking price £80,0000 or near offer – Tax paid

We have now stepped ashore after 4 years of happy liveaboard cruising the mediterranean with our classic 1983 Riva Malibu 42 ft.
Fully equipped for comfort : 3 burner gas cooker, washing machine, black water tank, desalinator, heating/ventilation, 3,5 kw generator.
Electronics : GPS, radar, tv aerial, radio cd, VHF radio.
Two double cabins & lots of storage + one more double bed in convertible lounge.
2 x 320 HP Cummins Turbodiesels (1160 hours).

The Merlion is a 42 feet by 12 feet Caribbean Cruiser in excellent condition. She is fitted out as a comfortable two bedroom live-aboard and has a fully residential mooring in West London. The boat is located on an idyllic Thames island just upstream from Hampton Court Palace and bridge.

:: Boat details ::

The Merlion is a fibreglass boat, one of the largest Carribbean cruiser models. It is known as a ‘Major Super Six’ and has an unusual raised saloon at the front giving extra headroom.

Although it is only 42 feet long the wide beam and large windows make the boat feel spacious and well proportioned, perfect for a couple. We have two children living on board with us now so it is time to move on to a bigger boat.

The boat has a Perkins 4108 engine and is good to cruise. It comes with a current Thames Licence and Boat Safety Certificate.

We have put together an additional website with more photos and information - www.feedbackcentre.co.uk/boat/

:: Layout ::

There is a good sized double bedroom at the back of the boat. In front of that there is an additional cabin that has a flexible conversion so that it can be set up with a double mattress, used as a snug or home office.

Along one side of the boat is a decent sized galley kitchen, which unusually for a boat has a fully sized gas cooker (oven/grill/hob) and a full sized washer dryer. There are also two fridges (one dual voltage 12v/240v for cruising and one standard). Next to the kitchen is a small bathroom with shower.

At the front of the boat is a comfortable saloon (wheelhouse) with windows all around. A door opens out from the saloon into a outside semi circular seating area, a lovely place to relax and enjoy the views. In addition, the roof has rails and can be used as a large outside area.

With the two bedrooms and lounge bed pulled out it is possible to sleep 6 on board for when friends/ family are staying.

:: Additional features ::

Heating – Solid fuel Morso Squirrel stove (fuel is delivered to the island every year by narrowboat).
Mains electricity – Fully wired for 240V with a link up to the shore. Ample double sockets throughout the boat (12).
Hot water – Heated by 240V calorifer or by engine when cruising.
Phone – BT telephone line with broadband. Phone socket in every room.
Flooring – carpeted throughout with lino in kitchen and bathroom.

:: Mooring costs ::

Mooring fees are approx £300 per month payable to the landlord (TW Allen and Sons Ltd). There is a small additional charge for water and access to the island payable quarterly. These are some of the lowest residential mooring fees on the Thames.

:: The Island ::

There are approx 30 residential boats on Ash Island. It is a small, friendly community and there is always someone on hand if you need any help. We like it so much we are moving to a bigger boat on the island (and so will be on hand to show the new owner the ropes).

The communal areas are attractive and well tended with a large central grassed area to relax. At certain times of the year it is possible to swim in this stretch of the Thames and people have canoes and smaller boats to potter about in.

There is only one access point to the island so it feels private, yet is only 3 minutes walk from somewhere to park and 7 minutes walk from Hampton Court and the station (35 mins to London Waterloo).

The island is very well located, close to the A3, M3 and M25.

:: Cruising ::

One of the joys of living on water is being able to slip your moorings and take a cruise. There are local pubs to moor outside, and it is even possible to take your boat to Kingston to go shopping.

The Merlion is a great boat to cruise because the steering wheel is at the front of the boat near the outside seating area so you can be sociable and not drowned out by the sound of the engine. We have taken the boat up as far as Henley but it is possible to get much further.

:: Additional information ::

We have also put together an additional website with more photos and information - see www.feedbackcentre.co.uk/boat/

Please do get in touch if you want to hear more, have any questions or want to come and have a look.