Description

Loft-Style Living on the Water - 27m Dutch Barge with Rare Central
London Mooring, Priced for a quick Sale!!!

Kaapsea Drai presents a rare opportunity to own a stunning 27m Dutch Barge with a fully transferable residential mooring at the highly sought-after South Dock Marina, SE16.

Originally built in 1906, this converted sailing barge has been meticulously maintained, including a 2016 survey and full hull epoxy treatment. Offering 1,279 sq. ft (118 sq. m) of "loft-style" living on the water, the interior is defined by crisp white walls, oak flooring, and an abundance of natural light from numerous skylights and portholes.

The massive open-plan central living space is perfect for entertaining and offers total flexibility, with more than enough room to add a second cabin if required. The master cabin at the bow features a king-size bed and generous storage, while the stylish bathroom includes a full-sized bath with overhead shower and electric heads. The modern galley is
fully equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, and washing machine, supported by an electric boiler for central heating.

The expansive outer deck offers immense potential to develop and extend the living area, providing a fantastic opportunity to maximise the indoor/outdoor experience while taking in the wonderful water and urban views

Life at South Dock Marina offers a tranquil escape within a tight-knit community, as well as the unique benefit of being London’s only central marina with an integral boatyard. Current mooring fees are approximately £14,100 per annum—offering exceptional value compared to other central London marinas for a vessel of this size.

Located in Rotherhithe, the marina boasts excellent transport links with Greenland Pier (2 mins), Surrey Quays (15 mins), and Canada Water (18 mins) all within walking distance, plus the added bonus of residential parking and the charming Ship and Whale pub
nearby.

NEW INSTRUCTION from the owner:
Kaapsea Drai was last out of the water in 2016 for extensive works (under the waterline) to the hull of the boat, including over plating to extend the life of the boat for many years to come. It was sand blasted and epoxy painted to a high standard by a professional boatyard to last 10 years.

The boat is now due to be repainted to last the next 10 years - this is known as ‘blacking’ and can be completed within the next 12 months, giving one the opportunity to plan ahead.??

We can provide the last invoice and photos that show all works completed in 2016.??

To take into account that the boat requires the above works, the current owners are willing to reduce the price to reflect the cost of these works - Re-painting, including the transportation to a dry dock.

Also allowing a further discount to cover the cost of a pre purchase survey, to give a buyer the confidence to purchase with the full knowledge of the boats current condition.

I would like to add that the owner has taken into consideration that a wheelhouse entrance would greatly enhance the living conditions of the boat, giving one an additional level offering extra space, great views and increasing the value of the boat. Bearing this in mind, the owner has offered a further.

Based on the information above, the owner has instructed me to accept offers in the region of the new listed price.

Financing Note: As with most houseboats, purchase is typically completed via cash funds or specialist marine finance rather than a standard or traditional residential mortgages. We’re happy to discuss this further with interested buyers.

For any further information, please contact me.

Specifications

Accommodation

The massive open-plan central living space is perfect for entertaining and offers total flexibility, with more than enough room to add a second cabin if required. The master cabin at the bow features a king-size bed and generous storage, while the stylish bathroom includes a full-sized bath with overhead shower and electric heads. The modern galley is
fully equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, and washing machine, supported by an electric boiler for central heating.

The expansive outer deck offers immense potential to develop and extend the living area, providing a fantastic opportunity to maximise the indoor/outdoor experience while taking in the wonderful water and urban views

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