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Vicarage Lane, Hoo ME3
Houseboat
3 beds
1 bath
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band A
Broadband: Super-fast 54Mbps *
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Features and description
Napia – Converted Tug with Exceptional Potential
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Napia, a classic steel tugboat in excellent structural condition, recently retired from service due to engine issues. Now available on a secure residential mooring, Napia represents a rare opportunity to create a spacious and distinctive floating home with panoramic views across the River Medway.
Accommodation and Layout
Currently, Napia retains much of her original working charm, with accommodation including a galley and dining area, wheelhouse, shower room and toilet, and three separate cabins.
These spaces remain in their functional, seagoing configuration, offering the option to live aboard immediately in a characterful, maritime setting — or to undertake a thoughtful refit to modernise the interior.
The engine room is exceptionally large and offers excellent headroom throughout. Although the existing machinery is believed to be beyond economical repair, this opens an exciting opportunity: removing the equipment would unlock a vast interior volume, ideal for transforming into an open-plan living area, studio, or additional cabins — while preserving the traditional external look of a working tug.
Externally, Napia offers ample outdoor deck space across two levels, perfect for enjoying the surrounding river views or entertaining in the warmer months.
Potential and Condition
Structurally, Napia is in excellent condition throughout, reflecting her robust commercial build and careful maintenance over the years. With her strong steel hull and classic lines, she provides the perfect foundation for conversion into a spacious, stylish, and truly individual home afloat.
Location
Set on a secure residential mooring with outstanding views over the River Medway, Napia benefits from a peaceful yet convenient setting.
Within walking distance, you’ll find a general store, restaurant/diner, and bus terminus linking to nearby towns. The local area offers schools, shops, medical facilities, takeaways, and a leisure centre, making it ideal for full-time living.
For commuters, the A2/M2 provides easy access to London and the coast, while Strood Station offers a high-speed train service to London in around 40 minutes. There are also numerous riverside walks and boating opportunities nearby.
Specifications
Vessel Name: Napia
Condition: Excellent
Vessel Type: Tug
Constructed: 1965
Length Overall: 94 ft 6 in
Beam: 22 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 11 ft 5 in
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Type: Displacement
Summary
Napia offers an incredible opportunity to create a unique, spacious, and characterful home, with the solid structure and classic style of a true working tug. Whether enjoyed in her current configuration or fully converted into a contemporary living space, she represents exceptional value and creative potential on the water.
Disclaimer
Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information or warrant 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 Napia, a classic steel tugboat in excellent structural condition, recently retired from service due to engine issues. Now available on a secure residential mooring, Napia represents a rare opportunity to create a spacious and distinctive floating home with panoramic views across the River Medway.
Accommodation and Layout
Currently, Napia retains much of her original working charm, with accommodation including a galley and dining area, wheelhouse, shower room and toilet, and three separate cabins.
These spaces remain in their functional, seagoing configuration, offering the option to live aboard immediately in a characterful, maritime setting — or to undertake a thoughtful refit to modernise the interior.
The engine room is exceptionally large and offers excellent headroom throughout. Although the existing machinery is believed to be beyond economical repair, this opens an exciting opportunity: removing the equipment would unlock a vast interior volume, ideal for transforming into an open-plan living area, studio, or additional cabins — while preserving the traditional external look of a working tug.
Externally, Napia offers ample outdoor deck space across two levels, perfect for enjoying the surrounding river views or entertaining in the warmer months.
Potential and Condition
Structurally, Napia is in excellent condition throughout, reflecting her robust commercial build and careful maintenance over the years. With her strong steel hull and classic lines, she provides the perfect foundation for conversion into a spacious, stylish, and truly individual home afloat.
Location
Set on a secure residential mooring with outstanding views over the River Medway, Napia benefits from a peaceful yet convenient setting.
Within walking distance, you’ll find a general store, restaurant/diner, and bus terminus linking to nearby towns. The local area offers schools, shops, medical facilities, takeaways, and a leisure centre, making it ideal for full-time living.
For commuters, the A2/M2 provides easy access to London and the coast, while Strood Station offers a high-speed train service to London in around 40 minutes. There are also numerous riverside walks and boating opportunities nearby.
Specifications
Vessel Name: Napia
Condition: Excellent
Vessel Type: Tug
Constructed: 1965
Length Overall: 94 ft 6 in
Beam: 22 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 11 ft 5 in
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Type: Displacement
Summary
Napia offers an incredible opportunity to create a unique, spacious, and characterful home, with the solid structure and classic style of a true working tug. Whether enjoyed in her current configuration or fully converted into a contemporary living space, she represents exceptional value and creative potential on the water.
Disclaimer
Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information or warrant 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.
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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.
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