3 bedroom houseboat

Architecture and interior

“Norma” is of the Groningen Tjalk type of Dutch barge, a rare survivor which has been meticulously restored to her original condition retaining her original elegant lines which attract much admiration amongst the boating community both in the UK and beyond. This type of barge with her double ribbed beams makes her hull much stronger and was designed for coastal sailing.

There is a light and spacious wheelhouse which is currently used as a Dining Area. Down to a large open plan cabin which is filled with light and has an unusually high and very attractive wooden ceiling. Fully fitted kitchen with cooker, grill, sink, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, dryer. Three good sized cabins, two separate toilets, shower with pressurised water system. Good headroom throughout the barge. Lots of storage.

“Norma” makes a wonderful central London home to non-boating people. It’s not essential to have knowledge of boats, engines and boating equipment to enjoy this special lifestyle. However, if “Norma” is fully equipped and ready to motor or sail down river or beyond across the Channel.

In the neighbourhood

Battersea, Clapham and Wandsworth are all within easy reach of Plantation Wharf with lots to offer by way of shopping, eating and going out. Central London is also within easy access.

Transport and connections

Clapham Junction station is a 10-minute walk from Plantation Wharf.

The Thames Clipper run by Uber Boats runs from the pontoon where “Norma” is moored making travel into central London and The City of London incredibly easy and surely the most pleasant way to get around London.

Battersea Heliport is close by.

History

Built in 1891 as a tulip carrying barge in The Netherlands to the traditional Tjalk design which converts very well to provide spacious living accommodation with plenty of internal space and headroom. This exceptional barge has had in the region of £1m invested in her over the past few years. Her maintenance record is excellent with a full survey being carried out in 2019 and a full repaint in 2023. On deck the rig, winches and sailing equipment are all in excellent condition. “Norma” can be helmed with a tiller or with hydraulic steering which is controlled via a wheel or a joystick.

Additional Purchase Opportunity

Also for sale, an incredibly rare opportunity to buy the attractive permanent mooring where “Norma” is situated at Plantation Wharf which is classified as a mortgageable asset for £495,000

Material Information

“Norma”

• Property construction: Iron Steel Hull
• Engine: 1 x Diesel 165hp Detroit GM 6-71
• Utilities: Electricity, Pressurised Water Supply, Broadband
• Combination boiler (diesel run), black pump out and water
• Electricity supply: 24volt battery, 240 shore power voltage. 7 Batteries charged by engine or shore power.
• Mast, boom, bow sprit all replaced in 2018. Lee boards replaced in 2018.
• Rigging all replaced in 2013 (3 sheets).
• Sails were purchased in 2014 and are all in good order.
• Dimensions: 24.95m length. 5.00m beam (width)

Plantation Wharf Mooring

• £6000 p.a. service charge to Uber Boats who own and maintain the pontoon

Additional General Information:

• Water & Sewerage supply: Pump out at mooring 
• Broadband: Standard Download speed – Standard download speed: 16Mbps, upload speed: 1Mbps (Superfast not available, Ultrafast is available) Source: 
• Mobile signal/coverage: Likely good coverage of all major networks. Source: 
• Rights and easements: Shared communal access to mooring
• Flight path: