| Luxemotor with 44 year Mooring Licence
£265,000 |
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Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Alma — an exceptionally well-maintained and fully operational Luxemotor, offered with a 44-year residential mooring licence. This impressive vessel combines traditional craftsmanship with modern comfort, creating an ideal long-term floating home and cruising opportunity.
Finished throughout in oak and ash, Alma has been beautifully fitted out to a high standard, offering spacious and versatile accommodation.
Accommodation
Guest double cabin with en suite toilet
Large wheelhouse / summer lounge with excellent natural light and views
Well-appointed kitchen with ample storage and workspace
Separate utility area for convenience
Comfortable saloon ideal for relaxing or entertaining
Second double bedroom
Modern shower room with toilet and basin
Throughout the vessel you’ll find built-in storage, diesel-fired central heating, and secondary double glazing to all windows, ensuring comfort all year round.
Equipment & Condition
Alma is fully operational and ready for extended cruising, complete with navigation equipment, generator, and tender — allowing you to anchor offshore with ease.
She was dry-docked in May/June 2016, where a full survey (available on viewing) found her to be in excellent condition. At that time, the hull was repainted and new anodes fitted.
The vessel is powered by a DAF 6-cylinder, 100hp diesel engine, providing reliable performance on both tidal and non-tidal waterways.
Residential Mooring
Alma benefits from a 44-year residential mooring lease. Instead of standard mooring fees (typically £1.75 per foot per week), a maintenance charge of only £70 per week applies — representing substantial savings over time for this 90ft mooring, especially as mooring rates continue to rise.
This secure, long-term mooring offers peace of mind and excellent value, with your berth always available whenever you choose to cruise.
Location
Situated in a popular and well-connected village, the mooring offers both convenience and community. Within walking distance are a general store, restaurant/diner, and bus terminus serving nearby areas. The village also features schools for all ages, doctors, dentist, chemist, local shops, and a swimming pool and leisure centre.
For commuters, the A2/M2 is less than ten minutes away, offering quick access to London or the coast, while Strood Station provides high-speed rail links to London in around 40 minutes. The area is also close to the River Medway, with sailing facilities and beautiful countryside walks nearby. |
| Year: | 1938 |
| Length: | 80' |
| Location: | Hoo Kent UK |
| Status: | Available |
| Price: | £265,000 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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| Residential Converted Dutch Cargo Barge
£250,000 |
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Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Ro-Ja, a remarkable 197ft dutch cargo barge that has been sympathetically converted into a spacious floating home while retaining many original features.
Moored on the Medway Estuary, Ro-Ja enjoys uninterrupted estuary views to starboard and marina views to port, creating a unique waterside setting within the secure surroundings of Port Werburgh Marina.
The former cargo barge hold (approx.130ft x 25ft)has been converted into impressive two-level living accommodation, centred around a vast open-plan entertaining space currently arranged as a lounge, bar, dinning area and kitchen. Additional space include a snug/cinema room, workshop, laundry room, family bathroom and bedsit, along with further areas that could be developed if required.
The mezzanine level includes a large master suite with dressing room and ensuite bathroom, together with craft / studio space and walkway overlooking the main living area.
Ro-Ja also benefits from the Captain's Quarters, a self-contained two-bedroom apartment with its own entrance, kitchen, lounge diner, bathroom and access to the wheelhouse and large rear deck. This space is currently let and provides a useful income stream but could equally be used as guest accommodation or granny annexe.
The vessel retains a fully functioning engine room with Caterpillar engine and travelled from Tilbury to Port Werburgh under her own power. System include new central heating and hot water boiler, inverter system, lithium batteries and updated electrics.
Recent improvements include: hull needle-gunning and blackening, 30 new hull anodes fitted, new magnet kitchen with macerator, new laminate flooring, new UPVC lounge windows, spray foam insulation to hull, new consumer unit with lighting, new Clarke booster water pump. Ro-Ja also offers several outdoor areas, including a foward deck seating area, large rear deck and potential garden space beneath the original sliding roof panels.Ro-Ja represents a rare opportunity to aquire one of the largest and most distinctive residential barges on the River Medway, offering exceptional living space, stunning views and remarkable flexibility.
Early viewings is highly recommended. |
| Year: | 1910 |
| Length: | 197' |
| Location: | Hoo Kent UK |
| Status: | Available |
| Price: | £250,000 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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| Dutch Klipper on Residential Mooring
£149,995 |
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A beautifully converted Dutch Klipper Barge offering exceptional living space, timeless character and full cruising capability within a secure residential setting.
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Eersteling, a stunning 95ft Dutch Klipper that combines traditional craftsmanship with comfortable modern living. Built in 1896 and carefully maintained throughout her life, Eersteling offers an impressive amount of accommodation whilst retaining many of the features that make these classic vessels so desirable.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming reception area that could be used as a home office, reading room or additional lounge. Steps lead down to the main accommodation where you will find the first of three spacious double bedrooms, a generous shower room and access to the engine room.
The centrepiece of the vessel is undoubtedly the magnificent open-plan living area. Offering impressive headroom, excellent natural light and substantial living space, this area incorporates a fitted kitchen complete with Aga, gas hob, butler sink and fridge, together with dining and lounge areas ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
A further corridor leads to two additional double bedrooms, both offering excellent storage and privacy.
Externally, Eersteling presents beautifully, having been painted when last out of the water. The vessel offers generous deck space and retains the elegant lines and character expected from a traditional Dutch Klipper.
Powered by a Volvo MD70A six-cylinder diesel engine, Eersteling offers full cruising capability, allowing owners to enjoy both residential living and life on the waterways. Out-of-water surveys from 2020 and 2023 are available upon request.
Situated on a secure residential mooring, Eersteling offers a unique lifestyle combining the charm of a historic vessel with the comfort and space of a substantial family home.
Nearby amenities, transport links and riverside walks make this an attractive option for those seeking a distinctive waterside lifestyle.
Eersteling represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained Dutch Klipper offering exceptional internal space, traditional character and genuine cruising capability.
Combining heritage, practicality and lifestyle in equal measure, this remarkable vessel provides a unique floating home experience rarely available on the market.
Early viewing is highly recommended.
The barge is freehold and the residential mooring is lease hold. |
| Year: | 1896 |
| Length: | 95' |
| Location: | Cuxton Kent UK |
| Status: | Available |
| Price: | £149,995 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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| Residential Beautiful Dutch Barge to Convert
£89,995 |
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Premier Houseboats are delighted to present The Spirit of Loch Ness, a beautiful and historic Dutch barge offering a rare opportunity to create a bespoke floating home or cruising vessel.
This impressive barge has been completely stripped and prepared for conversion, providing a blank canvas for a spacious and stylish home afloat.
The Spirit of Loch Ness was dry-docked in 2017, where she was blasted back to bare metal, had a new bottom professionally fitted, and was painted inside and out.
A new wheelhouse was also installed at this time, providing an elevated space with panoramic views – perfect for navigation or use as a relaxing day lounge.
Structurally sound and well maintained, the vessel is now ready for a full interior fit-out, allowing the next owner to design the living spaces to their own taste and requirements.
The interior offers exceptional volume and headroom throughout, with ample space to create:
Three generous double bedrooms
A family bathroom and an ensuite
A spacious kitchen and open-plan lounge
Alternatively, the layout can be adapted to suit a liveaboard family, rental accommodation, or boutique cruising vessel.
While the main interior awaits conversion, the aft crew quarters are already fitted out and fully usable, featuring:
A built-in double berth
Seating area
Compact galley
Toilet cubicle (easily adaptable into a wet room)
These quarters are ideal for use during the conversion process or could later serve as a self-contained guest suite or studio flat.
Powered by a Daimler Benz M204B 120hp diesel engine, The Spirit of Loch Ness last cruised under her own power to the River Medway in 2017.
While the engine will require servicing before use, it remains in situ and complete.
Her classic Dutch barge hull—built in 1930 and refitted in 2017—is flat-bottomed steel, designed for both stability and interior space.
A flat roof conversion could easily be added to create an extensive upper deck or sun terrace with panoramic views, without compromising internal headroom.
With a fascinating past as a working barge, residential houseboat, and even a floating hotel on Loch Ness, this vessel offers a blend of heritage, quality, and limitless potential.
It’s rare to find a barge of this size and condition, already structurally renewed, and ready for a complete interior transformation.
The Spirit of Loch Ness presents an exceptional chance to design and build your own floating home on a strong, fully prepared platform.
Moored in a desirable and well-connected location with excellent road and rail links, this vessel combines tranquillity with accessibility.
The Spirit of Loch Ness is an extraordinary opportunity to create a custom-designed floating home within the classic lines of a Dutch barge.
With her renewed structure, ample interior space, and strong mechanical foundations, she is perfectly positioned to become a luxurious residence or cruising vessel in a sought-after mooring location. |
| Year: | 1930 |
| Length: | 106' 6" |
| Location: | Cuxton Kent UK |
| Status: | Sale Agreed |
| Price: | £89,995 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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| Traditional Dutch Tjalk on Residential Mooring
£89,000 |
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A beautifully traditional Dutch Tjalk offering classic character, generous living space and full cruising capability within a secure residential setting.
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Het Wapen Van Arum, a charming and characterful Dutch Tjalk combining traditional craftsmanship with practical liveaboard accommodation and excellent potential for further modernisation if desired.
Originally constructed in 1901, this impressive vessel retains many of the quirky and distinctive features that make classic Dutch barges so desirable, whilst also offering comfortable accommodation and the flexibility to cruise when required.
Het Wapen Van Arum offers:
Spacious wheelhouse with panoramic views
Additional reception room / potential second cabin
Generous lounge and kitchen area
Large double bedroom with built-in storage
Separate toilet cubicle and bathroom/laundry room
The wheelhouse creates a fantastic living and entertaining space whether cruising or moored, with steps leading down to further accommodation including a sizeable lounge and kitchen area with extensive storage and work surface.
The bathroom/laundry room includes a raised half-sized bath, wash basin, washing machine and tumble dryer, while the forward double cabin benefits from excellent built-in storage throughout.
Het Wapen Van Arum offers the perfect blend of traditional charm and practical living, ideal as an affordable floating home with the added benefit of full cruising capability.
Powered by a marinised six-cylinder DAF diesel engine, the vessel is mechanically sound, although some rudder work and external repainting are now required. Out-of-water surveys were completed in both 2014 and 2019.
The vessel has been priced to reflect cosmetic updating and offers excellent potential to personalise and enhance further.
Het Wapen Van Arum is moored within a secure residential environment offering peaceful waterside living together with excellent practicality.
Local Amenities: Nearby shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and essential amenities are all within easy reach.
Transport Links: Convenient access to surrounding road and rail connections provides straightforward travel to London and neighbouring areas.
Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy scenic riverside walks, boating and the relaxed lifestyle associated with waterside living.
Het Wapen Van Arum represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine traditional Dutch Tjalk offering charm, character and comfortable living space in a secure residential setting.
Combining classic features, cruising capability and excellent potential for modernisation, this is a unique and affordable floating home opportunity.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character and lifestyle offered by this wonderful vessel. |
| Year: | 1901 |
| Length: | 68' 9" |
| Location: | Strood Kent UK |
| Status: | Available |
| Price: | £89,000 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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| Residential Luxemotor
£84,995 |
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Premier Houseboats are pleased to present La Petite II, a spacious Luxe motor, in need of some internal updating, some engine maintenance and an external paint, offering superb accommodation and now on a secure residential mooring
La Petite II offers three good sized bedrooms, a family bathroom a good sized kitchen/lounge area and a lovely wheelhouse that can be a day lounge as well as a navigation point.
The aft cabin has a separate toilet cubicle with hand basin which could easily be turned into a wet room. There is hard wood flooring throughout, plenty of windows offering lots of light, and good headroom.
The kitchen has lots of storage and work surface, however the cooker and hob will need to be changed from the current electric to LPG. You would also need to fit a new gas combi boiler to run the central heating, all radiators are already in place.
The wheelhouse is an excellent size and would be a lovely place to enjoy the day with panoramic views of your surroundings wherever you find yourself. There is a deck area aft and another forward, and if more outside space is required you could utilise the roof of the main structure to create a good sized terrace.
La Petite II came down from Penton Hook marina and cruised beautifully most of the way. However she needed to be towed for the last part of the journey due to problems with starter motor and flywheel. It is also thought that new engine mounts will be needed.
There is a survey available from when she was last docked in 2019.
This is an incredible opportunity to own a family sized Dutch barge on a secure residential mooring, and with some work La Petite II could again be a wonderful family home, either as a static or cruising home. |
| Year: | 1920 |
| Length: | 93' 5" |
| Location: | Hoo Kent UK |
| Status: | Available |
| Price: | £84,995 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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| Residential Cruising Barge
£80,000 |
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Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Verandering, a beautiful classic Luxemotor Dutch barge offering generous living space, excellent craftsmanship, and the unmistakable charm of traditional Dutch design.
Combining comfortable residential living with the potential to cruise, Verandering provides the perfect blend of character, functionality, and opportunity.
The accommodation comprises:
Master Bedroom: Features a built-in king-size bed and extensive storage throughout.
Second Bedroom: A smaller double cabin, ideal for guests or family.
Shower Room: Fitted with twin sinks, a large shower, and a vacuum toilet for added efficiency.
The main living area is truly impressive — bright, spacious, and designed for comfort. It features a bespoke built-in sofa that converts into a high-quality bed, plus a projector, screen, digital TV, PVR, and surround sound system — perfect for cosy evenings or entertaining.
The John Lewis fitted kitchen offers a superb amount of workspace and storage, and comes equipped with a fridge, freezer, and dishwasher.
There is currently an electric oven and hob, which needs to be replaced with an LPG oven and hob.
Throughout the boat, there is a remarkable amount of built-in storage, as well as oil-fired central heating for year-round comfort. The boiler room also includes space and plumbing for a washing machine.
Built in 1924, Verandering retains her original Brons diesel engine (32hp), known for its reliability and historic appeal.
In 2006, she underwent a professional blast and epoxy treatment, leaving her with minimal rust below the waterline. The last survey (2012) is available for inspection.
While the interior would benefit from some aesthetic updating, the vessel remains structurally sound, offering a solid foundation for a comfortable and characterful home afloat.
With her classic lines and traditional Dutch styling, Verandering presents beautifully both inside and out. She combines the look and feel of a heritage barge with the spaciousness of a modern home, and retains the ability to cruise when required — a rare advantage for a vessel of her size.
Situated in a popular riverside village with a secure residential mooring, the location offers both peace and convenience.
Within walking distance you’ll find a general store, restaurant/diner, and bus terminus with routes to neighbouring areas. The village provides:
Schools for all ages
Doctors, dentist, chemist, and local shops
Restaurants and takeaways
Swimming pool and leisure centre
For commuters, the A2/M2 is reachable in under 10 minutes, offering easy access to London or the Kent coast. Strood Station also provides high-speed rail services to London in around 40 minutes.
The area enjoys access to the River Medway, with sailing facilities and scenic countryside walks nearby.
Verandering is a well-loved and beautifully proportioned Dutch barge, combining historic charm with modern comfort and offering generous accommodation throughout. With only light updating needed, she represents an excellent opportunity to own a spacious, liveaboard barge with cruising capability and authentic maritime heritage. |
| Year: | 1924 |
| Length: | 82' |
| Location: | Hoo Kent UK |
| Status: | Price Reduced |
| Price: | £80,000 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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| Dutch Barge Project
£60,000 |
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Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Rita, a charming and characterful classic Dutch barge offering the rare opportunity to complete her fit-out to your own style and specification.
Originally constructed in 1925, Rita has benefited from a new superstructure fitted around eight years ago and is now fully insulated throughout, providing a solid foundation for conversion into a stylish and comfortable floating home.
Rita offers an excellent amount of interior space, with superb headroom and plenty of natural light from the many windows throughout.
The current layout provides a large open area ideal for creating a spacious kitchen and lounge, with room to one side for a shower and toilet, and a large double cabin forward.
The wheelhouse, once completed, is big enough to serve as a second lounge or day room, offering elevated views of your surroundings.
Flooring and insulation are already in place, leaving the wiring, plumbing, and decoration to be completed — allowing the new owner to finish her exactly as desired.
Powered by a General Motors single diesel engine, which has been turned regularly but not started in recent years, Rita will require servicing before use. The wheelhouse will also need equipping should you wish to cruise her.
Externally, Rita benefits from generous deck space on two levels, with handrails all around for safe access. She will require external painting, but the steel structure appears in very good order.
Rita can remain on her current mooring while being fitted out, subject to the mooring owner’s agreement. Once complete, she may continue on site as a leisure mooring, or a residential mooring may be available locally if required.
This flexibility makes her a perfect project for anyone seeking to create a bespoke liveaboard, leisure barge, or floating holiday home.
Rita represents a rare opportunity to purchase a classic Dutch barge with excellent structure, insulation, and space already in place — ready to be completed as a bespoke floating home. Offering versatility as a residential, leisure, or holiday vessel, Rita is an ideal project for anyone seeking a characterful barge with great potential. |
| Year: | 1925 |
| Length: | 60' 6" |
| Location: | Otterham Kent UK |
| Status: | Available |
| Price: | £60,000 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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| Residential Dutch Barge Project
£49,999 |
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Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Vertrouwen II, a charming Dutch Luxemotor barge on a secure residential mooring. Mechanically sound and full of traditional character, Vertrouwen II offers generous accommodation and an exciting opportunity for interior refurbishment to create a spacious and comfortable floating home.
Built in 1924 and refitted in 2010, Vertrouwen II recently arrived at Port Werburgh under her own power. Due to a change in the owner’s circumstances, she is now available for sale and represents fantastic value for anyone looking to complete a rewarding refit project.
Structurally sound and mechanically reliable, Vertrouwen II provides a solid foundation to transform into a stunning liveaboard or cruising home.
Vertrouwen II offers impressive interior space with excellent headroom and natural light throughout:
Wheelhouse: A bright, spacious area offering panoramic views — ideal for navigation or use as a day lounge when moored.
Aft Cabin: Features a double berth and ample built-in storage, accessible directly from the wheelhouse.
Main Living Area: An open-plan space forward of the wheelhouse, currently housing a basic galley and large saloon, ready for full refurbishment.
Forward Cabin: A second double berth, alongside a wet room with toilet and shower — both requiring modernisation.
Beneath the wheelhouse lies the engine room, which is easily accessible and houses the Scania D8 six-cylinder diesel engine (145hp), providing ample power for reliable cruising across inland waterways.
Externally, Vertrouwen II maintains her traditional Dutch barge lines and offers ample deck space for outdoor seating or dining. She would benefit from some exterior painting, but structurally she appears to be in very good order. Once restored, she will combine the timeless elegance of a classic Luxemotor with the comforts of a modern home afloat.
Interior refurbishment (kitchen, bathroom, and general décor)
New heating installation
External paintwork refresh
With these updates completed, Vertrouwen II could easily become a beautiful and spacious family home, ideal for full-time living or leisurely cruising.
Moored securely at Port Werburgh Marina, Vertrouwen II enjoys a peaceful and well-connected setting.
Within walking distance you’ll find a general store, restaurant/diner, and bus terminus serving local routes.
The nearby village offers schools, shops, doctor, dentist, chemist, and leisure facilities including a swimming pool.
For commuters:
The A2/M2 can be reached in under 10 minutes, giving easy access to London and the Kent coast.
Strood Station offers high-speed rail services to London in around 40 minutes.
Close proximity to the River Medway provides excellent sailing facilities and picturesque countryside walks.
Vertrouwen II is a beautifully proportioned traditional Dutch barge offering an exciting renovation project on a secure residential mooring. With excellent mechanical integrity, classic lines, and a wealth of space to work with, she presents a rare opportunity to create a bespoke floating home full of history and charm. |
| Year: | 1924 |
| Length: | 72' 5" |
| Location: | Hoo Kent UK |
| Status: | Available |
| Price: | £49,999 |
| Contact: | Premier Houseboats | | Telephone: | 01634 256946 |
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