Property for sale in Rye TN31, 2 Bedroom

Luxury houseboat for sale, moored in the picturesque, historic town of Rye, East Sussex.

This was originally a Thames passenger cruiser, which is now nearing completion of a 2 year renovation into comfortable and spacious accommodation over two floors. It is moored within easy walking distance of Rye town centre, which is a very popular weekend retreat and boasts a wide range of independent shops, restaurants, bars and pubs. The boat lies on the river Brede, within a private mooring, where there is free parking available for berth holders. With its active boat enthusiasts and quiet boat yard a short way up the river and views up and down the river Brede, the idyllic surroundings offer a peaceful environment to enjoy the perfect get-away and experience Rye and the river at its best, without having to pay the high property prices seen in the town. Renovated to a high specification, Maid of Rye has a fibreglass hull, which is reinforced with steel-braced timber. The superstructure is built with tanallised timber, sheathed in fibreglass and fully insulated throughout. The boat is very light and allows for full views of the surroundings with 40 mahogany, double glazed windows and doors, which have been fitted with tinted glass. External lights and recessed deck up-lighting provide the final touch to this impressive vessel. The boat has had a survey carried out within the last 2 years, confirming the she is in sound condition. Shore power fittings and onsite mains water supply means the boat has full access to utilities. The houseboat could be moved to a different mooring if required.