POUNDLAND - £85,000

⚓ Poundland – Quirky, Creative River Barge Conversion Offering Surprising Space and Style

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Poundland, an ingeniously designed and beautifully executed conversion of a compact river barge. Offering exceptional use of space, a bright and contemporary interior, and low ongoing costs, this unique home perfectly balances creativity with practicality.

🏡 Accommodation and Layout

Accessed via a decked exterior area, double doors open into a strikingly open-plan interior where clever design meets characterful living.

A walkway along one side leads to a mezzanine sleeping area above the kitchen, easily accommodating a double berth, with an additional single berth beneath the entry platform.

Steps descend into the main living area, which feels spacious and airy thanks to excellent headroom and a domed skylight that floods the space with natural light.

At the rear, the kitchen provides generous work surfaces and storage, maintaining both charm and functionality.

A hallway beyond the kitchen includes space for a washing machine, leading to the modern shower room with toilet, and a comfortable double bedroom featuring built-in storage and even a hidden sunken bath – a unique and luxurious touch rarely seen on a vessel of this size.

🌞 Outdoor Space and Construction

Externally, the boat offers a decked seating area at the bow, ideal for relaxing or outdoor dining. There’s also the potential to create a roof terrace, offering additional outdoor space to enjoy the surroundings.

Structurally, Poundland is in excellent order. In 2022, she was overplated up to the waterline with 6mm steel and fully repainted, ensuring a strong and low-maintenance hull for years to come.

⚙️ Key Features

Ingenious and quirky layout maximising every inch of space

Light-filled interior with domed skylight and great headroom

Mezzanine double berth plus single berth and separate double cabin

Hidden sunken bath – unique design feature

Fully replated and repainted in 2022

Potential to add roof terrace

Affordable mooring and low running costs

📍 Location

Situated in the popular village of Hoo St Werburgh, this peaceful yet well-connected location offers everything needed for comfortable living.

Within walking distance you’ll find:

A general store and restaurant/diner

Bus services to neighbouring areas

Schools for all ages, doctors, dentist, chemist, and local shops

Swimming pool and leisure centre

For commuters, the A2/M2 is less than 10 minutes away, providing easy access to both London and the Kent coast. Strood Station is the nearest rail link, offering high-speed services to London in around 40 minutes.

The surrounding area is close to the River Medway, with sailing facilities and scenic countryside walks nearby.

⚙️ Specifications

Vessel Name: Poundland

Condition: Good

Constructed: 1970

Refitted: 2022

Berths: 5

Cabins: 1

Heads: 1

Length Overall: 42'

Beam: 10'

Maximum Draft: 2'

Bridge Clearance: 10'

Hull Material: Steel

Hull Type: Flat

Hull Colour: Black

💬 Summary

Poundland is a charming, cleverly designed small barge offering remarkable space, comfort, and character. With her solid steel hull, recent refurbishment, and imaginative layout, she makes an ideal first liveaboard or creative riverside home.

Affordable, unique, and ready to enjoy — this is a rare opportunity to own a floating home that truly stands out.

📝 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 particulars. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.