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Map1 bedroom houseboat for sale
Borstal, Rochester ME1
Chain-free
Houseboat
1 bed
1 bath
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band A
Features and description
Piggin Arkful – 60ft Dutch Barge Style Narrowboat | Residential Mooring
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Piggin Arkful, a distinctive Dutch barge–style narrowboat offering cosy and characterful living on a secure residential mooring. Built by Dave Thomas with 20/10/6 mm steel, she combines the elegant lines of a barge with the practicality of a narrowboat — and the rare benefit of a proper wheelhouse.
Accommodation & Layout
Piggin Arkful is designed to provide practical comfort while retaining a charming, traditional feel throughout.
-Wheelhouse: A standout feature providing sheltered navigation in all weather. It also doubles as a useful porch area — ideal for coats, boots, and everyday storage. A small deck area adjoins the wheelhouse, complete with a bespoke BBQ, offering a pleasant outdoor space for summer evenings.
-Galley: Compact but well-equipped, featuring a gas hob, oven, and grill, together with ample work surface and storage.
-Saloon: A bright and comfortable living area with multiple windows for excellent natural light and ventilation, and a solid-fuel stove on a raised tiled plinth providing warmth and charm.
-Bathroom: Fitted with a hip bath, wall-mounted shower, hand basin, and cassette toilet.
- Bedroom: A cosy double cabin with a fixed berth and good built-in storage.
Heating is provided by a diesel-fired Eberspacher central heating system, ensuring comfort throughout the year.
Condition & Maintenance
Structurally sound and mechanically in good condition.
Would benefit from an external repaint and wheelhouse roof repair — both straightforward projects.
Built of robust 20/10/6 mm steel plating, ensuring longevity and strength.
With her reliable BV1903 diesel engine (43hp), Piggin Arkful retains her cruising capability for those who wish to travel the waterways, while also being perfectly suited as a comfortable static home.
Lifestyle & Location
Set within a secure residential marina, Piggin Arkful offers both peace and convenience.
Specifications
Vessel Name: Piggin Arkful
Condition: Good
Vessel Type: Dutch Barge Style Narrowboat
Builder: Dave Thomas
Model: 60 DB
Constructed: 1994
Berths: 2
Cabins: 1
Heads: 1
Engine Model: BV1903
Engine Power: 43 hp
Fuel Type: Diesel
Length Overall: 60 ft
Beam: 6 ft 10 in
Maximum Draft: 1 ft 6 in
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Type: Flat
Summary
Piggin Arkful is a rare and appealing Dutch barge–style narrowboat, offering a wonderful balance of character, practicality, and value. With her secure mooring, wheelhouse, and cosy living spaces, she’s ideal for year-round residential living — and retains the ability to cruise when desired.
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 item. 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.
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Piggin Arkful, a distinctive Dutch barge–style narrowboat offering cosy and characterful living on a secure residential mooring. Built by Dave Thomas with 20/10/6 mm steel, she combines the elegant lines of a barge with the practicality of a narrowboat — and the rare benefit of a proper wheelhouse.
Accommodation & Layout
Piggin Arkful is designed to provide practical comfort while retaining a charming, traditional feel throughout.
-Wheelhouse: A standout feature providing sheltered navigation in all weather. It also doubles as a useful porch area — ideal for coats, boots, and everyday storage. A small deck area adjoins the wheelhouse, complete with a bespoke BBQ, offering a pleasant outdoor space for summer evenings.
-Galley: Compact but well-equipped, featuring a gas hob, oven, and grill, together with ample work surface and storage.
-Saloon: A bright and comfortable living area with multiple windows for excellent natural light and ventilation, and a solid-fuel stove on a raised tiled plinth providing warmth and charm.
-Bathroom: Fitted with a hip bath, wall-mounted shower, hand basin, and cassette toilet.
- Bedroom: A cosy double cabin with a fixed berth and good built-in storage.
Heating is provided by a diesel-fired Eberspacher central heating system, ensuring comfort throughout the year.
Condition & Maintenance
Structurally sound and mechanically in good condition.
Would benefit from an external repaint and wheelhouse roof repair — both straightforward projects.
Built of robust 20/10/6 mm steel plating, ensuring longevity and strength.
With her reliable BV1903 diesel engine (43hp), Piggin Arkful retains her cruising capability for those who wish to travel the waterways, while also being perfectly suited as a comfortable static home.
Lifestyle & Location
Set within a secure residential marina, Piggin Arkful offers both peace and convenience.
Specifications
Vessel Name: Piggin Arkful
Condition: Good
Vessel Type: Dutch Barge Style Narrowboat
Builder: Dave Thomas
Model: 60 DB
Constructed: 1994
Berths: 2
Cabins: 1
Heads: 1
Engine Model: BV1903
Engine Power: 43 hp
Fuel Type: Diesel
Length Overall: 60 ft
Beam: 6 ft 10 in
Maximum Draft: 1 ft 6 in
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Type: Flat
Summary
Piggin Arkful is a rare and appealing Dutch barge–style narrowboat, offering a wonderful balance of character, practicality, and value. With her secure mooring, wheelhouse, and cosy living spaces, she’s ideal for year-round residential living — and retains the ability to cruise when desired.
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 item. 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.
About this agent
Premier Houseboats is one of the UKs leading houseboat centers, based in Port Werburgh (formally Hoo Marina) near Rochester Kent UK. Sales director, Steve Sutton, is professional, friendly and very capable of looking after all of your needs. Steve has previously worked for another company in the same line and has been involved in the sales and purchases of many boats. Our office overlooks the delightful Port Werburgh (Formally Hoo Marina) and is ideally situated for the many houseboat centers along the medway estuary. However our clients are not limited to the Medway area and we can assist with boat sales and purchases across the UK and further afield.We are flexible in our approach and understanding in our dealings. We aim to make your move between a house and houseboat, or a houseboat to a houseboat, as smooth and worry free as possible.
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