Beautifully Converted East German Naval Tug

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Téa, a truly unique and characterful houseboat originally built as an East German naval tug in 1958 and now converted into a comfortable and distinctive floating home.

The asking price has been reduced due to the owner’s health, and sensible offers are warmly encouraged.

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🛥️ Overview

Commissioned in 1957 and handed over to the East German Navy in 1959, Téa is exceptionally well built — as you would expect from a vessel of her pedigree. Her thoughtful conversion over several years has successfully blended traditional maritime heritage with modern living comfort, creating a wonderful home full of warmth and individuality.

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🏡 Accommodation

The main deck features an inviting entrance vestibule, a fully equipped galley kitchen with excellent work surfaces and storage, and a family bathroom complete with bath, shower attachment, hand basin, and WC. The dining room, converted from the original mess and captain’s cabin, provides a welcoming and atmospheric entertaining space.

The lower deck houses a large main cabin with double bed and built-in storage, plus two further cabins — both with twin bunks, seating areas, and ample storage.

Above, the former wheelhouse, radio room, and map room have been beautifully transformed into a light-filled living area offering stunning panoramic river views from multiple windows and an external door leading to the deck.

A separate stairway leads to the former engine room, now a vast workshop that could easily be repurposed into an impressive additional living area. At the stern, there’s another self-contained cabin currently used for storage but ideal as a hobby room or den.

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