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3 bedroom houseboat for sale
Kensington Wharf, Chelsea, SW10
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3 beds
1 bath
716 sq ft / 67 sq m
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 21 yrs left
Council tax: Band C
Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold (21 years remaining)
- Historic Charm with Modern Comforts – Retaining its riveted steel hull, this former tugboat has been thoughtfully redesigned for stylish and practical living.
- Stunning River Views – The upper deck living room opens onto a generous outdoor deck, perfect for soaking in the Thames scenery.
- Smartly Designed Kitchen – Located towards the stern, the cleverly configured kitchen maximizes space while offering all the essentials.
- Three Spacious Bedrooms – Situated on the lower deck, these well-proportioned rooms provide a cosy retreat.
- Fully Equipped with Essential Utilities – Mains electricity, water, and sewerage connections ensure all the comforts of a traditional home.
- Council tax: Band C
- Mooring charges: £9,800 VAT per year
- Mains electricity, water and sewerage
Discover a rare opportunity to own a beautifully converted 1946 Thames Tug, now transformed into a spacious and characterful houseboat, offering modern London living with stunning river views. Benefiting from a 23-year renewable residential lease, this unique home blends history with contemporary comfort, creating a one-of-a-kind floating residence.
Additional Features & Equipment:
Grant central heating boiler with Riello burner (recently replaced)
Drayton Wiser central heating controller (cloud-based control)
Victron 240V marine isolating transformer
RCBO circuit breakers (installed 2020)
Vent-Axia Sentinel Kinetic MVHR fresh air heat exchanger
Heatrae Sadia Megaflow sealed hot water tank in large storeroom.
Fire extinguishers, alarms & bilge pump for safety
Secondary glazing throughout for added insulation
Prime London Mooring:
This houseboat is located on a private residential mooring at Kensington Wharf, accessed via a secure private pier. The mooring lease extends until 2046, with an annual charge of £9,800. Situated close to excellent transport links and top shopping & leisure destinations:
King’s Road – 0.2 miles
Imperial Wharf - 0.4 miles
Sloane Square – 1.25 miles
Battersea Park – Just across Battersea Bridge
Council Tax Band C
A Unique Opportunity to Own a Piece of London’s Maritime History! If you're seeking a distinctive riverside home with charm, convenience, and a touch of adventure, this converted Thames Tug is a must-see.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing.
Additional Features & Equipment:
Grant central heating boiler with Riello burner (recently replaced)
Drayton Wiser central heating controller (cloud-based control)
Victron 240V marine isolating transformer
RCBO circuit breakers (installed 2020)
Vent-Axia Sentinel Kinetic MVHR fresh air heat exchanger
Heatrae Sadia Megaflow sealed hot water tank in large storeroom.
Fire extinguishers, alarms & bilge pump for safety
Secondary glazing throughout for added insulation
Prime London Mooring:
This houseboat is located on a private residential mooring at Kensington Wharf, accessed via a secure private pier. The mooring lease extends until 2046, with an annual charge of £9,800. Situated close to excellent transport links and top shopping & leisure destinations:
King’s Road – 0.2 miles
Imperial Wharf - 0.4 miles
Sloane Square – 1.25 miles
Battersea Park – Just across Battersea Bridge
Council Tax Band C
A Unique Opportunity to Own a Piece of London’s Maritime History! If you're seeking a distinctive riverside home with charm, convenience, and a touch of adventure, this converted Thames Tug is a must-see.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing.
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RiverHomes - South West & Central London Branch
1-3 Lower Richmond Road
Putney, London
SW15 1EJ
020 8115 0695At RiverHomes, our mission is to communicate the unique benefits of living by the water to as many people as possible - and we’re immensely proud that our entire company is dedicated to helping people live the waterside dream. RiverHomes began in 2003 as a family-owned business - and that’s what it remains today: one father and two sons who jointly lead a team of over 30 loyal, dedicated and hardworking employees who we consider to be just as much a part of our family. We know everything there is to know about waterside living - not just property prices, but the best areas to see the wildlife, the optimal times to take a boat out, the friendliest pubs, the prettiest nearby parks… and so much more! You couldn’t find a more knowledgeable group of people to market a property or show you around one.
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