6-bedroom house
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Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Moonlight, an exceptionally spacious 112ft × 25ft converted tanker, offering extensive accommodation across two levels, a secure residential mooring and outstanding potential to create a substantial family home afloat.
Built in 1964 by Richard Dunston and refitted in 2010, Moonlight offers six cabins, 14 berths and two self-contained accommodation units, providing flexible living arrangements and potential rental opportunities, subject to the necessary permissions.
Moonlight provides an impressive amount of living space, including: Four double bedrooms within the main accommodation, spacious lounge and kitchen/diner Self-contained apartment with lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room, additional self-contained bedsit with shower facilities, former engine room offering further conversion potential, extensive outside deck space.
The flexible layout could be retained to provide separate accommodation or redesigned to create one exceptional family home.
Moonlight benefits from gas-fired central heating, several multi-fuel burners, double glazing, good insulation and full standing headroom throughout.
Her generous proportions and substantial outside deck provide excellent opportunities for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying waterside living.
Moonlight requires internal refurbishment and external painting, making her an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to personalise a substantial floating home.
She is described as structurally appearing in good condition, although an independent marine survey is recommended.
The accommodation can be occupied while refurbishment works are undertaken, offering the opportunity to improve the vessel gradually.
Moonlight benefits from a secure residential mooring on the River Medway in Kent, approximately a 20-minute walk from historic Rochester High Street.
The location provides access to local shops, restaurants, amenities and transport connections.
Vessel: Moonlight Vessel Type: Converted Tanker Builder: Richard Dunston Constructed: 1964 Refitted: 2010 Condition: Fair – Refurbishment Required Length: 112ft Beam: 25ft Maximum Draft: 7ft Cabins: 6 Berths: 14 Mooring: Secure Residential Mooring - £758 pcm Location: River Medway, Kent At £99,999, Moonlight offers an exceptional amount of accommodation and the rare opportunity to create a substantial floating family home with additional self-contained living spaces.
With her secure residential mooring, enormous deck area and considerable refurbishment potential, Moonlight is an exciting prospect for buyers seeking space, flexibility and the opportunity to create something truly special.
Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size and potential on offer.
📝 Disclaimer Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as provided by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee accuracy or condition.
Buyers should instruct their own surveyors or agents to verify all particulars. Any proposed rental use or alterations are subject to the necessary permissions and mooring agreements.
Photographs may be digitally enhanced for brightness and clarity only, with original features and surroundings unchanged.
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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