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Vicarage Lane, Hoo ME3
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Study
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4 beds
1 bath
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band A
Features and description
- Large 100 ft converted tug offering spacious family living across three levels
- Four bedrooms and accommodation for up to 8 people, with flexible living areas
- Huge open-plan living space (approx. 30' x 22') with skylight, log burner, and modern kitchen.
- Characterful conversion with original maritime features, fully rewired, replumbed, and insulated
- Secure residential mooring in Hoo, near Rochester, with parking and good transport links to London
Sea Challenge – Exceptional Converted Tug Offering Spacious Family Living and Unique Character
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Sea Challenge, a truly exceptional tug that has been thoughtfully and beautifully converted to create a large, characterful family home. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and respect for the vessel’s heritage make this conversion particularly special.
Offering spacious accommodation across three levels, Sea Challenge combines traditional maritime character with modern comfort, providing a unique lifestyle opportunity in a peaceful riverside setting.
Accommodation
The accommodation flows smoothly across all levels, with well-planned access between each floor.
-Wheelhouse (Upper Level)
The traditional wheelhouse has been transformed into a bright summer lounge, filled with natural light and offering panoramic views. From here, you can access the upper deck, a perfect outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining.
This level also features a 12' tender with outboard and a hoist system for easy launch and recovery.
-Middle Level
Traditional steps lead down to the middle deck, where you’ll find a large double bedroom, a utility area, and a family bathroom fitted with bath, shower attachment, toilet, and hand basin.
A corridor leads to a mezzanine area overlooking the main open-plan living space below — currently used as a home office, but easily adaptable into a fourth double bedroom if required. From here, there is also access to the extensive exterior deck area.
-Lower Level
A striking staircase leads to the lower deck, home to two further double bedrooms and a cloakroom with toilet and hand basin.
Beyond this lies the heart of the home — a stunning open-plan living space measuring approximately 30’ x 22’, incorporating the kitchen, dining area, and main lounge.
This remarkable area features:
-A large skylight for abundant natural light
-A log burner with back boiler, forming part of a dual heating system alongside the diesel boiler
-Original maritime fittings repurposed for character, including a log store created from original equipment
-A well-appointed kitchen with built-in appliances, ample storage, and extensive work surfaces
-Towards the stern, a stairway leads up to the main deck and a good-sized workshop, providing useful storage and work space.
Additional Features
Completely rewired, re-plumbed, and fully insulated
Recent survey available for inspection
Dual heating system (log burner with back boiler + diesel boiler)
Secure residential mooring with parking
Spacious outdoor decks and panoramic river views
Location
Currently moored in Hoo, Rochester, Kent, within a quiet, secure marina with on-site parking and beautiful surroundings.
The marina is ideally placed for both work and leisure, with:
-Local village amenities just 10 minutes’ walk away
-Regular bus services at the marina entrance
-Strood railway station nearby, offering high-speed trains to London
-Easy access to the M2, Channel Tunnel, and Channel ports
-The historic towns of Rochester and Chatham just a short drive away, offering excellent shopping, dining, and schools
-Enjoy scenic walks, nearby beaches, woodlands, and views over the River Medway and Chatham Dockyard — all part of the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of marina living.
Specifications
Vessel Name: Sea Challenge
Condition: Good
Vessel Type: Converted Tug
Year Constructed: 1968
Year Refitted: 2016
Berths: 8
Cabins: 4
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Length Overall: 100'
Beam: 25'
Maximum Draft: 14'
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Type: Other
Summary
Sea Challenge is an exceptional example of a high-quality tug conversion, combining historic charm with modern comfort. With generous living space across three levels, multiple outdoor areas, and a peaceful riverside location, this unique home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy spacious, characterful living afloat.
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.
Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Sea Challenge, a truly exceptional tug that has been thoughtfully and beautifully converted to create a large, characterful family home. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and respect for the vessel’s heritage make this conversion particularly special.
Offering spacious accommodation across three levels, Sea Challenge combines traditional maritime character with modern comfort, providing a unique lifestyle opportunity in a peaceful riverside setting.
Accommodation
The accommodation flows smoothly across all levels, with well-planned access between each floor.
-Wheelhouse (Upper Level)
The traditional wheelhouse has been transformed into a bright summer lounge, filled with natural light and offering panoramic views. From here, you can access the upper deck, a perfect outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining.
This level also features a 12' tender with outboard and a hoist system for easy launch and recovery.
-Middle Level
Traditional steps lead down to the middle deck, where you’ll find a large double bedroom, a utility area, and a family bathroom fitted with bath, shower attachment, toilet, and hand basin.
A corridor leads to a mezzanine area overlooking the main open-plan living space below — currently used as a home office, but easily adaptable into a fourth double bedroom if required. From here, there is also access to the extensive exterior deck area.
-Lower Level
A striking staircase leads to the lower deck, home to two further double bedrooms and a cloakroom with toilet and hand basin.
Beyond this lies the heart of the home — a stunning open-plan living space measuring approximately 30’ x 22’, incorporating the kitchen, dining area, and main lounge.
This remarkable area features:
-A large skylight for abundant natural light
-A log burner with back boiler, forming part of a dual heating system alongside the diesel boiler
-Original maritime fittings repurposed for character, including a log store created from original equipment
-A well-appointed kitchen with built-in appliances, ample storage, and extensive work surfaces
-Towards the stern, a stairway leads up to the main deck and a good-sized workshop, providing useful storage and work space.
Additional Features
Completely rewired, re-plumbed, and fully insulated
Recent survey available for inspection
Dual heating system (log burner with back boiler + diesel boiler)
Secure residential mooring with parking
Spacious outdoor decks and panoramic river views
Location
Currently moored in Hoo, Rochester, Kent, within a quiet, secure marina with on-site parking and beautiful surroundings.
The marina is ideally placed for both work and leisure, with:
-Local village amenities just 10 minutes’ walk away
-Regular bus services at the marina entrance
-Strood railway station nearby, offering high-speed trains to London
-Easy access to the M2, Channel Tunnel, and Channel ports
-The historic towns of Rochester and Chatham just a short drive away, offering excellent shopping, dining, and schools
-Enjoy scenic walks, nearby beaches, woodlands, and views over the River Medway and Chatham Dockyard — all part of the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of marina living.
Specifications
Vessel Name: Sea Challenge
Condition: Good
Vessel Type: Converted Tug
Year Constructed: 1968
Year Refitted: 2016
Berths: 8
Cabins: 4
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Length Overall: 100'
Beam: 25'
Maximum Draft: 14'
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Type: Other
Summary
Sea Challenge is an exceptional example of a high-quality tug conversion, combining historic charm with modern comfort. With generous living space across three levels, multiple outdoor areas, and a peaceful riverside location, this unique home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy spacious, characterful living afloat.
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.
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About this agent
Premier Houseboats is one of the UK’s leading houseboat centres, based at Port Werburgh (formerly Hoo Marina) near Rochester, Kent. Our Sales Director, Steve Sutton, is professional, approachable, and highly experienced. Having previously worked for another company in the same sector, Steve has been involved in the sale and purchase of a wide range of boats and is well placed to guide clients through every stage of the process. Our office overlooks the delightful Port Werburgh marina and is ideally located for the many houseboat communities along the Medway Estuary. While we are proud to serve the Medway area, our clients are not limited by location — we regularly assist with houseboat sales and purchases across the UK and further afield. We take a flexible, understanding approach to every client. Whether you are moving from a house to a houseboat, or from one houseboat to another, our aim is to make the transition as smooth, straightforward, and worry-free as possible.