SULE SKERRY - £16,000
⚓ Sule Skerry – Unique Ex-Ferry Conversion Project
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Sule Skerry, a distinctive ex-ferry vessel offering excellent potential to be transformed into a spacious and characterful floating family home.
Already featuring some charming and unusual design elements, this two-level project provides a superb blank canvas for imaginative buyers to create an affordable and stylish home on the water.
🏡 Accommodation & Layout
Spread over two levels, Sule Skerry offers impressive headroom throughout and ample scope to design a comfortable, open, and airy home.
Lower level: Space to create two double bedrooms and a family bathroom
Upper level: Ideal for an open-plan kitchen and living area with abundant natural light from the porthole windows
Central spiral staircase: A beautiful existing feature that connects both levels and adds charm and character
The upper deck area is especially bright and open, offering a blank canvas ready for creative interior design — whether you envision a contemporary loft-style living space or a more traditional nautical feel.
🌊 Potential & Lifestyle
Sule Skerry represents a rare and affordable opportunity to create a bespoke houseboat with genuine family living potential. Her unique shape and layout make her stand out visually, and with the right vision and work, she could become a stunning and comfortable full-time home.
The vessel’s size and proportions lend themselves well to a practical and stylish conversion, making this an ideal project for those looking to combine creativity with value.
📍 Location
Situated on a secure residential mooring in Kent, this popular village location offers everything needed for convenient and comfortable living:
Local general store and restaurant/diner within walking distance
Bus terminus with connections to neighbouring areas
Schools for all ages, doctors, dentist, chemist, shops, restaurants, and takeaways nearby
Swimming pool and leisure centre in the village
A2/M2 access within 10 minutes for travel to London or the coast
Strood train station with high-speed services to London (~40 minutes)
Riverside walks and sailing facilities close to the River Medway
📏 Specifications
Vessel Name: Sule Skerry
Vessel Type: Ex-Ferry (Conversion Project)
Condition: Fair
Year Constructed: 1951
Length Overall: 54 ft
Beam: 14 ft
Draft: 5 ft 6 in
Berths: 4 (potential)
Heads: 1 (potential)
Hull Material: Steel
💬 Summary
Sule Skerry is a unique and spacious ex-ferry, offering outstanding potential for conversion into a comfortable and distinctive floating home. With solid steel construction, generous proportions, and existing features such as the spiral staircase, she provides the perfect foundation for a creative and rewarding houseboat project.
📝 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.














