1959 Floating Home – 3 Bedroom Liveaboard Houseboat – Humber Keel Barge for sale

Description

Essex Marina, River Crouch | Log Burner | Unique Waterside Lifestyle

A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious three-bedroom floating home located within the peaceful setting of Essex Marina on the River Crouch.

This characterful liveaboard houseboat offers generous accommodation and a unique alternative to traditional property, combining comfortable living space with the tranquillity of marina life.

The welcoming lounge features exposed beams, porthole windows and a log-burning stove, creating a warm and cosy environment perfect for relaxing throughout the seasons.

A bright kitchen and dining area enjoys elevated marina views through large windows, providing a light and airy space for cooking, entertaining or simply enjoying the waterside surroundings.

The accommodation includes three bedrooms, with the main cabin benefiting from built-in storage and a private en-suite bathroom. Two additional cabins offer flexible space for family, guests or a home office.

Located in a friendly marina community, this floating home offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining close to local amenities, Southend Airport and transport links into London.

Opportunities to purchase floating homes of this size and character are rare, making this an ideal option for those seeking affordable waterside living or a unique weekend retreat.

Optional Extras (as fitted)

Humber Keel Barge Resolute

Specification & Inventory

Principal Dimensions

• Vessel Type: Humber Keel Barge (converted liveaboard)

• Year Built: Reported 1959

• Builder: Watsons of Gainsborough

• Construction: Heavy riveted and welded steel

• Length Overall: 61 ft 6 in (18.77 m)

• Beam: 15 ft 6 in (4.75 m)

• Draft: Approx. 4 ft (1.22 m)

• Displacement: Approx. 55 tonnes

Construction

• Traditional steel Humber Keel commercial barge hull

• Riveted bow, stern and topside framing

• Welded steel hull plating below waterline

• Flat bottom hull with round bilges

• Elliptical stern with plumb rudder post

• External steel rubbing strakes

• Heavy steel frames at approx. 10 mm section

• Hull thickness readings approx:

  • Centreline plates: 7.5 – 10.8 mm

  • Bow and stern plates: 7.3 – 9.4 mm

  • Topsides: 8.3 – 8.6 mm

• Hull finished in traditional tar varnish coating

Machinery

Main Engine

• Perkins Sabre M130
  Full service Jan 26

• 4 cylinder marine diesel

• 135 hp

• Freshwater cooled

• Electric start

• ZF reduction gearbox

• Shaft drive

Propulsion

• 28” three blade bronze propeller

• Stainless steel propeller shaft

• White metal bearing

• Traditional stuffing box

Generator

• Vetus 4 kVA diesel generator

• Single cylinder diesel

• Approx. 363 hours recorded

Steering & Running Gear

• Steel plate rudder

• Hydraulic steering system

• External rudder stock

• Intermediate dog straps and skeg support

• Wheel steering

Electrical System

AC System

• 240v shore power system

• RCCB protection

• Victron 24v / 70A charger + 3kW inverter

DC System

• 12v and 24v onboard systems

• 6 heavy duty batteries

• Engine alternator charging

Electrical Equipment

• Internal lighting

• Refrigerator

• Microwave

• JVC radio/CD

• Washing machine

• Dryer

• Battery isolators

• DC switch panels

Domestic Systems

Heating

• Daikin reverse-cycle AC

• Domestic hot water cylinder with immersion heater – new

Additional Heating

• Cast iron wood burning stove

Water System

• Freshwater tank

• 240v freshwater pump

• Accumulator tank

• Diesel heated hot water

• Immersion heater

Waste System

• Two stainless steel holding tanks

• Macerator pump discharge

• Electric marine toilets

Gas System

• 11kg propane bottle in deck locker

• Bottle mounted regulator

• Dual fuel Rangemaster range cooker

Accommodation

Converted to comfortable liveaboard floating home standard.

Layout

• Former crew cabin converted to laundry

• Main owner’s cabin with ensuite

• Two guest cabins

• Central passageway

• Large saloon

• Wheelhouse incorporating:

  • Helm position

  • Galley

  • Dinette

Interior Features

• Painted plywood joinery

• Varnished trim

• Pine T&G panelling

• Rockwool insulation

• Carpeted living areas

• Pine galley flooring

• Spiral staircase

• Brick fireplace

• Exposed beams

Galley

• Modern melamine galley units

• Laminate worktops

• Rangemaster cooker

• Microwave

• Refrigerator

• Freezer

Bathrooms

• Two ensuite shower rooms

• Electric marine heads

• Owner’s bathroom with small bath

Deck Equipment

• Hall pattern anchor

• Steel anchor chain

• Fellows manual anchor windlass

• Anchor / dinghy crane with electric winch

• Steel mooring bollards

• Guardrails with wire and netting

• Side deck foot rails

• Multiple deck hatches

• Wheelhouse access door

Navigation Equipment

• Ritchie steering compass

(Note: navigation lights and instruments currently not installed)

Safety Equipment

• Six dry powder fire extinguishers

• Fire blanket

• Lifering

Additional Equipment

• Fenders and mooring warps

• Deck wash pump

• Storage lockers

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