| Premier Houseboats | |
| Vicarage Lane, Port Werburgh, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9TW, UK | |
| Contact: | Steve Sutton |
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| £89,000 | | |
| Status: | Available |
| Location: |
Strood UK [View Map] |
| Reference: | Het Wapen Van Arum |
A beautifully traditional Dutch Tjalk offering classic character, generous living space and full cruising capability within a secure residential setting.
Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Het Wapen Van Arum, a charming and characterful Dutch Tjalk combining traditional craftsmanship with practical liveaboard accommodation and excellent potential for further modernisation if desired.
Originally constructed in 1901, this impressive vessel retains many of the quirky and distinctive features that make classic Dutch barges so desirable, whilst also offering comfortable accommodation and the flexibility to cruise when required.
Het Wapen Van Arum offers:
Spacious wheelhouse with panoramic views
Additional reception room / potential second cabin
Generous lounge and kitchen area
Large double bedroom with built-in storage
Separate toilet cubicle and bathroom/laundry room
The wheelhouse creates a fantastic living and entertaining space whether cruising or moored, with steps leading down to further accommodation including a sizeable lounge and kitchen area with extensive storage and work surface.
The bathroom/laundry room includes a raised half-sized bath, wash basin, washing machine and tumble dryer, while the forward double cabin benefits from excellent built-in storage throughout.
Het Wapen Van Arum offers the perfect blend of traditional charm and practical living, ideal as an affordable floating home with the added benefit of full cruising capability.
Powered by a marinised six-cylinder DAF diesel engine, the vessel is mechanically sound, although some rudder work and external repainting are now required. Out-of-water surveys were completed in both 2014 and 2019.
The vessel has been priced to reflect cosmetic updating and offers excellent potential to personalise and enhance further.
Het Wapen Van Arum is moored within a secure residential environment offering peaceful waterside living together with excellent practicality.
Local Amenities: Nearby shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and essential amenities are all within easy reach.
Transport Links: Convenient access to surrounding road and rail connections provides straightforward travel to London and neighbouring areas.
Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy scenic riverside walks, boating and the relaxed lifestyle associated with waterside living.
Het Wapen Van Arum represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine traditional Dutch Tjalk offering charm, character and comfortable living space in a secure residential setting.
Combining classic features, cruising capability and excellent potential for modernisation, this is a unique and affordable floating home opportunity.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character and lifestyle offered by this wonderful vessel.
| Vessel name: | Het Wapen Van Arum |
| Condition: | Good |
| Vessel type: | Tjalk |
| Builder: | De Hoeder |
| Constructed: | 1901 |
| Refitted: | 1990 |
| Berths: | 2 |
| Cabins: | 1 |
| Heads: | 1 |
| No. of engines: | 1 |
| Engine model: | Daf 6 cylinder marinised |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Length over all: | 68' 9" |
| Beam: | 12' 8" |
| Maximum draft: | 3' 4" |
| Hull material: | Iron |
| Hull type: | Flat |
All boats listed are sold on a secure residential mooring unless otherwise stated. It is, of course, your responsibility to introduce yourself to the mooring or marina owners to discuss continuation of the mooring. Most residential moorings are secure areas with mains electric and water provided, mooring fees for a secure residential mooring tend to be between £1 and £2 per foot of length per week.
Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.