2-bedroom house · ME3 9TW
For saleListed 137 days
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The Elephant – Move-In Ready Floating Home | Fully Furnished & Low Maintenance A purpose-built floating home offering affordable, low-maintenance waterside living, fully furnished and ready for immediate occupation.
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present The Elephant, a well-presented floating home offering comfortable accommodation, practical living space and low running costs within a secure residential marina setting.
Built in 2023 and thoughtfully designed with ease of maintenance in mind, The Elephant has been refurbished internally and clad externally to provide a bright, welcoming and highly practical home that can be enjoyed immediately.
The Elephant offers: Spacious lounge with multi-fuel stove Well-appointed fitted kitchen Large double bedroom with storage Good-sized single bedroom Shower room with toilet and wash basin Excellent natural light throughout The generously proportioned lounge benefits from numerous windows providing plenty of natural light and ventilation, whilst the multi-fuel stove creates a warm and inviting focal point capable of heating the entire home.
The fitted kitchen provides ample storage and work surface and comes complete with a freestanding lpg cooker, fridge and microwave.
The accommodation is completed by a spacious double bedroom and a comfortable single bedroom, both offering useful storage.
The shower room is conveniently accessed from both the corridor and double bedroom.
Externally, The Elephant benefits from: Front deck area Rear deck area These outdoor spaces provide pleasant areas to sit, relax and enjoy the surrounding marina environment.
Subject to individual preference, the addition of railings could further enhance these areas for outdoor entertaining.
The Elephant is situated within a secure residential marina community, offering a peaceful waterside lifestyle with excellent practicality.
Local Amenities: Shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and everyday amenities are all within easy reach.
Transport Links: Excellent road and rail connections provide convenient access to London, the Kent coast and surrounding areas.
Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy riverside walks, boating activities and the relaxed pace of life associated with waterside living.
Condition: Good Constructed: 2023 Berths: 3 Cabins: 2 Heads: 1 Length Overall: 51 ft Beam: 15 ft Maximum Draft: 3 ft Hull Material: Composite Hull Type: Other The Elephant represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a modern, fully furnished floating home that is ready to move into immediately.
Combining low-maintenance ownership, practical accommodation and affordable waterside living, this attractive floating home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers or anyone seeking a unique lifestyle in a secure marina setting.
Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the comfort, practicality and value on offer. The houseboat is freehold and the residential mooring is leasehold. Mooring: £357 every 4 weeks.
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