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£120,000
Added > 14 days

2 bedroom houseboat for sale

Ferry Quay, Woodbridge, IP12
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Houseboat
2 bed
1 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band A
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Central heating
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • * a converted dutch barge built in 1928 *
  • * fabulous 46 ft live a board opportunity *
  • * potential for two cabins *
  • * prime river mooring under licence *
  • * open plan saloon with galley and multi fuel stove *
  • * kabula central heating by radiator *
  • * traditional fitted wheelhouse with panoramic views *
  • * covered rear outside all weather seating/dining area *
  • * envious river views *
  • * being sold fully furnished and fitted *
Draak (Sea Dragon) is a 46 foot (14 m), Luxemotor Dutch Barge, built in 1928. Having started life as an inland bunker fuel barge in the Netherlands, and converted into a river cruiser, but retaining much of the functionality and period patina, as would be expected of such a vessel of specific interest. Now used as a comfortable live aboard under licence off the jetty at Ferry Quay, which has to be one of the best mooring locations in Suffolk today. Draak's current mooring offers open and unspoilt views over the River Deben. Having been very well cared for, a recent out of water survey was carried out in 2022, when new anodes were installed and the hull blasted, repainted with 2 pack Jotun paint and anti-fouled. There is a covered rear seating area, big enough for alfresco dining, the fully fitted wheelhouse is light and spacious, with polished wood floors and a seating area. The saloon has a wealth of polished wood, to include floor, ceiling and fitted storage units, as well as a fitted multi-fuel stove. The functional and practical galley is open plan. There is a master cabin and enclosed cassette wc, with potential to incorporate a shower facility. There is a further cabin/workshop to the bow of the vessel, accessed through a separate entrance. This is a barge fitted with a 88 HP diesel Mitsubishi engine with a twin disc technodrive hydraulic gear box, so is capable of more river cruising. There is also a Kabula central heating system by radiator fitted on board. Draak has Bilge keels, is fitted with solar panels, supplemented by a mains connection to the Quay, has a lowering mast, traditional period anchor and working winch. In lovely condition, both internally and externally. The barge is being offered fully furnished and fitted, for immediate use. A fabulous opportunity to adopt a comfortable live aboard lifestyle, or a rather special weekend retreat, in a location that is hard to beat.

Positioned on a prime mooring under licence, in a highly desirable location, this has to be the answer quality living on the river. Due to her location, she is close to many shops, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, pubs and cinema. The railway station is a few paces away, with connections to London Liverpool Street and Norwich, via Ipswich. Woodbridge is a fine riverside town with Marina, Tide Mill and boasts a fine range of services and facilities, as well as excellent riverside walks, sailing and rowing clubs, several golf courses nearby and access to the Heritage Coastline. The main arterial routes of the A12 and A14 are also accessible. (EER=exempt)

For further details and an appointment to view, please contact G&K Estates of Woodbridge on[use Contact Agent Button].

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    Gobbitt & Kirby, serving the community since 1817, and now as a successful, staunchly independent estate agency, operating in the East Suffolk area since 1989, has re-branded as G&K Estates. "To modernise and keep ahead of the field, after 30 years we have shifted away from 'old fashioned' agency, to an increased customer-focused, service-orientated, forward-looking operation."  - Scott Matheson-Barr (Principal)  P roviding in depth local knowledge, quality online marketing and the only long established independent agent to offer a high street presence with an office in The Thoroughfare, the heart of the riverside town of Woodbridge.   We provide a professional, fully comprehensive personal service specialising in the  valuation,  sale, letting and management of all ages and styles of residential property, in Town, Village, Coastal or Country locations. Our aim is to provide the best customer service at competitive rates, passing valuable savings back to our clients.

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