BARGE 2 - £29,000

⚓ Barge 2 — 90ft Dumb Barge | Rare Residential Conversion Opportunity

  Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Barge 2, a substantial dumb barge on a secure residential mooring in Kent, ready for conversion into the floating home of your dreams.

  Empty barges of this size and potential, already situated on a residential mooring, are extremely rare — this is an opportunity not to be missed.

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🏡 Conversion Potential

With generous dimensions, Barge 2 offers ample space to create a large family home afloat, with the potential to include:

Two to three double bedrooms

One large family bathroom plus possible en-suite

A spacious open-plan kitchen and lounge on the upper level

Her wide beam and flat hull provide a stable base for development, allowing a range of interior layouts to suit your design preferences.

This is an excellent and rare opportunity to design and build your own bespoke floating home in a desirable and well-connected location.

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📍 Location & Amenities

The mooring is conveniently located within walking distance of:

A general store and restaurant/diner

A bus terminus with links to neighbouring areas

Local schools for all ages, shops, takeaways, and medical facilities

For commuters:

Quick access to the A2/M2, reaching London or the coast in under 10 minutes

Nearby Strood station offers high-speed rail to London in approximately 40 minutes

The area also boasts nearby sailing facilities, riverside walks, and open countryside, combining peaceful living with easy access to urban amenities.

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⚙️ Specifications

Vessel Name: Barge 2

Vessel Type: Dumb Barge

Condition: Ready for conversion

Constructed: 1948

Length Overall: 90 ft

Beam: 17 ft

Maximum Draft: 3 ft 6 in

Hull Material: Steel

Hull Type: Flat

 

💬 Summary

Barge 2 presents an exceptional blank canvas for anyone seeking to design their own spacious floating home. With her substantial dimensions, stable hull, and secure residential mooring, she provides a fantastic foundation for a unique and affordable waterside lifestyle.

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📝 Disclaimer

Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or the condition of the described vessel. Buyers should instruct their agents or surveyors to verify details as required. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.