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Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Bobby’s Girl, an immaculately presented and exceptionally spacious three-bedroom houseboat situated on a secure residential mooring.
Refitted in 2025 and redecorated throughout to an extremely high standard, Bobby’s Girl provides generous family accommodation over two levels, with two reception areas, three double bedrooms and two excellent terraces.
Light, space and quality are immediately apparent on entering, while full lpg central heating and a multi-fuel stove provide comfortable year-round living.
The main level is arranged as a bright and spacious open-plan kitchen and living area.
The fully fitted kitchen offers excellent storage and worktop space together with a breakfast bar, creating a practical and sociable space for everyday living and entertaining.
Alongside is a generous lounge flooded with natural light. Double doors open directly onto the main terrace, providing an excellent space to relax and enjoy attractive marina views.
A second terrace at the opposite end of the boat provides further valuable outside space, allowing you to enjoy different aspects of the sun throughout the day.
Stairs lead from the main lounge to the beautifully presented lower level.
Here, a generous second lounge offers excellent additional living space and features a sofa bed and multi-fuel burner, complementing the full lpg central heating system.
This versatile room would also make an excellent snug, home office or occasional guest space.
Forward are two spacious double bedrooms and a large family bathroom, recently completely refurbished with a large shower cubicle, WC, hand basin and new flooring.
Beyond the second lounge is a third good-sized double bedroom, completing the excellent family accommodation.
Bobby’s Girl has been well maintained externally, with the hull recently painted and new access steps fitted.
The vessel was dry docked in 2014, when the hull was completely overplated up to the waterline with 6mm steel.
Bobby’s Girl is situated on a secure residential mooring within a friendly riverside community, offering an excellent balance of peaceful waterside living and everyday practicality.
Local Amenities: Within walking distance are a general store, restaurant/diner, bus terminus, schools, local shops and a leisure centre.
Transport Links: The A2/M2 is less than 10 minutes away, providing convenient connections towards London and the coast.
Strood Station offers high-speed rail services to London in approximately 40 minutes.
Outdoor Recreation: The surrounding area provides excellent opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with scenic walks along the River Medway and through the nearby countryside.
With attractive marina views and two private terrace areas, Bobby’s Girl provides a wonderful setting for relaxed residential living on the water.
Mooring Fees: £490 every 4 weeks Vessel Name: Bobby’s Girl Condition: Very Good Constructed: 1950 Refitted: 2025 Berths: 6 Cabins: 3 Heads: 1 Length Overall: 70' Beam: 18' Maximum Draft: 3' Hull Material: Steel Hull Type: Flat Hull Colour: Black Bobby’s Girl is a beautifully presented and generously proportioned floating family home, combining excellent internal accommodation with valuable outside space.
With three double bedrooms, two separate living areas, two terraces and a recently refurbished bathroom, she provides the space and flexibility required for comfortable family living.
Her 2025 refit, secure residential mooring and excellent transport links make Bobby’s Girl an attractive opportunity for buyers looking for a distinctive and practical home on the water.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, presentation and lifestyle Bobby’s Girl has to offer.
📝 Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee accuracy or condition.
Buyers should instruct their own agents or surveyors to verify all particulars. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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