Bidstone Branson for sale in THAMES DITTON United Kingdom

Beautiful nearly refurbished 2004 dutch barge style boat with large living area, kingsize forward cabin, shower and toilet room, fold up bunk beds cabin, kitchen and living room area.  Stunning wooden wheelhouse and lots of space to enjoy life on the water.

We also have the oppotunity for a mooring on the island in Thames Ditton.  Island living couldn't get any better.  

This stunning fully refitted barge offers all year round living with spacious light living area.  

With an option of a mooring in Thames Ditton, Surrey.  Solo mooring on an idyllic island on the non tidal river Thames.  Access by dingy only.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live the dream.  This IS the best mooring on the entire river Thames.  Suitable for a quiet couple, looking to embrace river life and all it has to offer.  Be close to nature.
Thames Ditton has great connections by train, bus to London and surrounding areas.  You can even use the river to get around.  Going to work by boat is a highlight!
 This will only be an option if the land owner is in agreement with the new boat owners.  A meeting will be set up before any purchase is made to make sure both parties are agreeable. Rent for mooring is extra (approx £800 per month)

From the newly built double-glazed wheelhouse which has the washer/dryer and extra freezer and a radiator. All covered with a stunning Sapele and meranti wood panelled bar area.  In the wheelhouse is the power assisted hatch to engine room.  Within the engine room there is plenty of storage as well as the engine of course.  Floor panelling in engine room and step down for easy access.
A few steps (which are also storage) lead down into the large open plan galley and living room area. The galley has custom built wooden working top, lots of cupboard storage, plus under floor storage. Sink with window looking out to the water.  Built in oven, 4 burner hob, tall fridge freezer.
In the living area is where the stove with back boiler is located.  The stove heats the underfloor heating, hot water and bathroom radiator/towel rail.  The heating can also be used with the Mikuni heating system.
Over the area is a large and solid roof hatching, giving the room lots of natural light (come with a cover).  There is plenty of room for a dining table, large sofa and armchair.  
The beautifully curved green wall leads to the side corridor where the fold away bunk bed cabin is located. The bunks fold away giving you a spacious cabin for when it is not being used.  Ideal for storage or even a home office.  There is also a small wardrobe and shelving in this room.  
The corridor then leads to the modern shower room.  Easy access walk in shower, a large ceramic sink and a toilet.  Under sink storage and more storage underneath the handcrafted thick wooden shelf.  
Then at the front of the boat is the main cabin with lift up king size bed. Underneath is a huge amount of storage. The cabin also has a large wardrobe, multiple draws and even a fold out TV for bedtime viewing.  
Plenty of plug sockets throughout. Some with USB plugs as well.  
This boat was refitted for easy living, and everything was done with high efficiency in mind.
The main lights throughout are 12v for off grid living.

Inside newly painted 2022.
•    Above waterline painted/varnished 2022.
•    Below the water line painted August 2018.
•    Licenced for the river Thames 2022.
•    VAT FREE registered.

The spec
•    All welded mild steel construction by Bidstone.
•    Branson motor barge (2004)
•    Boat safety last completed October 2021.
•    Powered by a Vetus Deutz DT43422K diesel engine. 4-cylinder, turbo charged, keel cooled with dry exhaust. Approx. 106hp.
•    Hurth ZF 45-1-2.2 gearbox. Hydraulic with oil cooler.
•    Fitted with engine fuel system.
•    Starter battery 180amp October 2020
•    2 x 180amp domestic battery 2017
•    Automatic bilge pump
•    Sterling battery management / 12 v battery supply
•    Sterling inverter 1800 w continuous and 2600 w intermittent 
•    3 km Electrolux generator
•    Galvanic isolator 
•    240v consumer unit
•    Engine/ battery 12-volt electrical system
•    Single leaver Morse type control
•    Traditional wooden ships wheel.
•    Wheelhouse controls include Nasa Clipper depth sounder, compass, speed log, battery monitor.
•    Gas installed for integrated oven, grill and 4 burner hob. Stored in the stern locker.
•    Diesel fuelled Mikuni marine heating system MX series MX60
•    Immersion heater
•    240v electric hook up socket.
•    Navigation lights front and back
•    Double glazed windows throughout.
•    2 water tanks (linked to each other)
•    90 litre vertical twin coil calorifier hot water heater.
•    Magnesium anodes fitted on hull.
•    Stanchion cables all around for protection against falling overboard
•    Roof hatch in forward cabin (also an emergency escape route) has mozy net and black out slide cover.  Each porthole comes with a blackout cover as well.
•    Fire extinguishers throughout (in line with boat safety regulations)
•    Spray foam insulated throughout.
•    Access hatches throughout for easy access to under floor equipment.
       There is also room for two camp beds in the wheelhouse.
Chain locker
•    2 x 12v 180 amp batteries (2017)
•    24v Vetus bow thruster with spare anode and oil 160kgf
•    24v windless with food buttons on deck (30 m chain and anchor)
•    240 v socket and 24v Ctec charger and battery monitor
•    Batteries are also charged by the engine

Galley /Living room
•    Automatic bilge pump
•    Double hatch in floor of kitchen / used as food storage
•    Hatch to fuel tank (under fridge freezer)
•    L shaped work top with newly installed kitchen cabinets. Sapele hard wood work surface.
•    Breakfast bar.
•    2 hatches to full width storage under floor
•    Engineered oak flooring, brushed, and oiled throughout. 20mm thick with 6mm oak veneer.
•    LED mood lighting under corridor gunnels
•    Q acoustic surround sound speakers. 5 in living room and 2 in the wheelhouse (different locations can be isolated).
•    240v sockets throughout.
•    Underfloor storage
•    Newton 8kw multi fuel stove with back boiler with integrated underfloor heating and water heating. With black slate hearth and back tiles.
•    Coal storage under the floor.
•    Three floating sepele shelves
•    Large TV on wall brackets. Wiring concealed in the spare room wall and under the floor.
•    Double glazed removable windows with Sepele surrounds (by Channel glaze).

Small cabin
•    Fold down bunk beds and ladder
•    Access hatches
•    240v sockets
•    Port hole with vent
•    Shelving and cupboard
•    Fuse board
Shower room
•    Water pump and gulper
•    Toilet with waste holding tank.
•    Toilet and water guage
•    Floor access to access shower water reservoir and pipes
•    Heated towel rail
•    Sepele L shelf with large sink
•    Fan extractor in vent
Main cabin
•    Kingsize bed with lots of storage underneath
•    Large wardrobe with radiator pipe which helps keep things dry
•    Fitted drawers
•    Oak flooring
•    12v inset reading lights either side
•    12v spots lights
•    Above wardrobe fold out tv cupboard
•    Bedside storage and shelving
•    Sepele bespoke made doors throughout
On deck 
•    Spacious area for enjoying life on the water.  Perfect for BBQ & outside dining! 
•    Removable swim ladder with brackets port and starboard
•    12v socket
•    TV antenna
•    Access to vents
•    Handrail and stanchions
•    Mooring ropes and poles
•    Life rings
•    High quality marine paint
•    Textured anti slip surface