4 bedroom houseboat for sale

Council tax band: A
Tenure years left: 79
Annual ground rent: 100.00
Annual service charge: 0.00

Harbour Lights Houseboat is a fabulous marine home, perfect for those seeking all the comforts of a traditional house but with the uniqueness of a home on the water.

Located within Bembridge Harbour, the property boasts wonderfully bright and spacious accommodation which takes full advantage of its position within the harbour by offering stunning 360° views of the surrounding countryside, marina, the Solent and beyond to Portsmouth. These views can be enjoyed from the spacious roof terrace and deck areas, as well as from the houseboat itself.

On the main deck the accommodation comprises entrance hall and WC, and a superb open plan sitting room, dining room and kitchen from where one can enjoy the views and access the outside decks. Stairs from here lead down to the lower deck which is where the bedroom facilities can be found. This comprises a large hallway area which could be utilised as an office space, a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room, a further double bedroom with built in wardrobes, a third double bedroom, a utility room and a shower room. In addition to this, Harbour Lights also benefits from annexed guest accommodation which has its own private entrance and comprises an open plan living and bedroom space, and a shower room.

A private pontoon has mooring alongside for 2 vessels of up to 12.5 metres, whilst shoreside there is parking for 3 cars.

Entrance Hall

A double glazed stable door gives access to an entrance hall which has a built in storage cupboard, space for coats and shoes and wood flooring.

WC

Fitted with a WC and a wash basin set in a vanity unit. Double glazed window to the front. Worcester gas boiler, radiator and wood flooring.

Open Plan Living Area

32' 1'' x 15' 5'' (9.8m x 4.72m) A naturally bright and spacious space which has an outlook and views to all sides, wood flooring throughout and stairs leading down to the lower deck. Comprises:

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of wall and floor units with wooden work surfaces over, an inset sink unit, matching upstands and a matching central island. Breakfast bar area and fitted shelving. Space for a range style cooker, integrated Bosch dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. Double glazed window to the front.

Sitting Room and Dining Room

Double glazed windows to both sides, and double glazed patio doors leading out onto the deck. From inside one can enjoy views of the harbour, the Solent and across to Portsmouth, and of Culver Downs. TV point, telephone point and 3 radiators.

Hall

Stairs from the living area lead down to this generous sized hallway which could also be utilised as an office area. Double glazed window to the side, under stairs cupboard and half height wood panelled walls. Radiator and fitted carpet. Accommodation off:

Bedroom 1

13' 6'' x 10' 5'' (4.12m x 3.19m) A double bedroom with double glazed windows to the front and side. Half height wood panelled walls, TV point, radiator and fitted carpet. Doors to en-suite and dressing room.

En-suite Bathroom

Fitted with a panelled bath, a shower cubicle, WC, bidet and "his and hers" sinks set in a vanity unit. Double glazed window to the side. Shaver point, radiator and vinyl flooring.

Dressing Room

6' 5'' x 10' 6'' (1.98m x 3.21m) Fitted out with hanging space and shelving. 2 double glazed windows to the front. Half height wood panelled walls, radiator and vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 2

11' 5'' x 10' 5'' (3.48m x 3.19m) A double bedroom with a double glazed window to the side. Built in mirrored wardrobe. Half height wood panelled walls, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 3/Study

11' 5'' x 10' 7'' (3.5m x 3.25m) Currently used as a study, but could also be utilised as an additional bedroom or hobby room. Double glazed window to the side. Half height wood panelled walls, radiator and fitted carpet.

Shower Room

Fitted with a double sized shower cubicle, a wash basin set in a vanity unit and a WC. Double glazed window to the side. Built in cupboards and half height wood panelled walls. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, shaver point and vinyl flooring.

Utility Room

7' 10'' x 4' 9'' (2.39m x 1.47m) Fitted with a sink unit with cupboard space under and work surface over, and wall units. Plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Half height wood panelled walls, extractor fan, radiator and vinyl flooring.

Guest Suite

23' 7'' x 10' 2'' (7.21m x 3.12m) This useful addition accommodation has its own private entrance and is perfect for use as a guest suite.

Lobby

A double glazed door leads down to a lobby which has a double glazed window to the side and built in storage. Doors to:

Open Plan Suite

This open plan area has double glazed windows to both sides and is currently arranged with a kitchen area, seating area and bedroom space.
The kitchen area has floor units with work surfaces over and an inset sink unit. There is a breakfast bar area, built in shelving and hanging space and built in storage.

Shower Room

Fitted with a double sized shower cubicle with an electric shower, a wash basin and a WC. Double glazed window to the side.

Outside

Gated access from the shoreside pavement leads into a private outside space on land. This incorporates 2 workshops/storage units, perfect for the storage of water sports equipment, and has a gangway leading onto the houseboat.
Decking areas run to all sides of the houseboat, where from the rear there is a staircase leading up to a fabulous roof terrace, as well as access onto a further spacious decking area with bench seating. From the roof terrace one can enjoy stunning 360° views of the harbour, Culver Downs, the Solent and beyond to Portsmouth.
Harbour Lights benefits from its own private pontoon with mooring alongside for 2 vessels of up to 12.5 metres, with electric and water facilities; and shoreside parking for 3 cars.

Additional Information

Heating: A gas fired boiler provides domestic hot water and heating via panelled radiators.
Tenure: Leasehold, held on the remainder of a 99 year lease from 2005.
Ground rent: £100 per annum, fixed.
Service charges: NIL
Council tax band: A