Belgian-Boats Steel 95ft Liveboard Barge for sale in Heybridge United Kingdom

High quality 95ft steel luxury live-aboard barge, 1958, ready to move aboard - fitted out to the highest standards with 8 berths in 4 separate cabins plus saloon, galley and wheelhouse! Residential berth available (subject to terms).

MECHANICAL

John Deere 6.8 Litre 230hp turbo charged inboard diesel (2008) in dedicated engine room. Shaft drive to fixed 4 blade propeller. Fuel consumption is around 3 litres per hour. Current engine hours around 100.

ELECTRICAL

Alternator charging via engine to 8 x 12 volt batteries (six new 2023), 240v 11kva generator, 240 shore power with Victron management system.

NAVIGATION

Navigation lights.

SAFETY

Electric bilge pump, lifebuoy.

DECK GEAR

Anchor windlass on foredeck, 3 anchors with chain, dinghy in davits on transom, mooring warps and fenders.

DOMESTIC

HEATING & HOT WATER - Oil boiler heats the hot water and central heating system with radiators and towel rails.
SALOON & GALLEY
Large open plan saloon / kitchen / diner 26ft x 15ft with newly fitted luxury kitchen with cooker, dishwasher & fridge, sitting room with wood burning stove, newly fitted window blinds/shutters and opening skylight.
WHEEL HOUSE
Wheel House 14ft x 9ft6 - a lovely open space to watch the world go by with seating & table.
UTILITY ROOM
Utility Room14ft6 x 8ft6 with washing machine, second freezer and pantry
ENGINE ROOM
Engine Room / Workshop 16ft6 x 12ft6 with engine, fuel, water and heatign oil tanks, boiler, generator, Victron battery management plus lots of storage and space to maintain the engine.
OWNERS CABIN FOWARD
Forward master cabin 10ft6 x 15ft6, with newly fitted luxury ensuite bathroom
PORT GUEST CABIN
Portside guest cabin 9ft x 6ft6 with separate ensuite consisting of marine toilet, basin and shower.
STARBOARD GUEST CABIN
Starboard side (Guest Cabin) 9ft x 6ft6 with separate ensuite consisting of marine toilet, basin and shower.
AFT MASTER CABIN
Aft cabin 14ft x 13ft with separate new ensuite consisting of marine toilet, basin and shower.

OWNERS COMMENTS

FEATURES
Summer 2023 survey report - available soon.
Gas certificate 2023
Chimney swept 2023
Boiler service 2023
REMARKS
"Francoise" would make a stunning floating home or weekend retreat. She is fitted out and finished to the highest standards with 4 separate cabins and 8 berths plus the saloon and wheelhouse - not to mention the utility room, engine room and store! She also has a prime residential berth at the picturesque Heybridge Basin - available subject to terms at around £765 a month.