Dutch Steel Liveaboard Houseboat Barge

1921, lovely refurbished liveaboard dutch barge, built Veendam, present owners have carried out a £80k+ external re-fit and re-paint in 2025/6 plus full internal refurbishment including new kitchen/galley, floors and furnishings in 2023/4. 2026 survey. Wonderful panoramic residential mooring available subject to interview at Tollesbury Saltings. Shore power, TV and Broadband, fixed black water waste connection, SUPERB COASTAL LOCATION!

NOTE - REFIT COMPLETE - NOW BACK AT TOLLESBURY.

TOLLESBURY - enticing waterside village with amenities including pub, restaurant, tea room, cafe, post office and shops. Lovely coastal walks and boating activities, less than 100m to Tollesbury Sailing Club & Bar too!

MECHANICAL

Lister 3 cylinder diesel engine installed in 1929. Present owners have not run the engine (engine has not functioned since 2002) and would advise full check and overhaul before running.

ELECTRICAL

240v shore power with 13Amp sockets throughout. Backup 12v battery with charger. 240v and 12v lighting.

SAFETY

Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide / smoke detectors.

DECK GEAR

Foredeck, side decks and aft deck with rails. Mooring to jetty via mooring lines with boarding ramp & gate. 9m Tender and GP14 dinghy also included.

DOMESTIC

2 cabins / bedrooms with 4 berths or more to suit.

Heating - Recently fitted Grant Vortex condensing boiler which has both stored and on-demand hot water. Regularly serviced. Run on the ‘Hive’ control system. All radiators recently installed.

Galley/kitchen

Open plan - measuring 2.42m x 2.29m. Complete recently fitted kitchen/galley with Bosch electric oven and induction hob, sink with hot and cold water, Haier refrigerator and freezer, built in dish washer & washing machine. Cupboards and work surfaces.

Saloon / Sitting room

Measuring 4.1m x 4.73m. TV & Broadband. Doors to forward owners cabin.

Owners cabin

Measuring 3.2m x 3.45m. Double cabin with storage cupboards. Plenty of space for large double bed.

Dressing room

Measuring 1.75m x 2.8m. Dressing room, or ideal single cabin or office space. Cupboards and storage. Forward anchor locker.

Heads / Bathroom

Measuring 1.75m x 3.15m . Heads / bathroom consists of shower compartment with sliding door, washbasin and toilet with macerator and holding tank with new pump. Under floor heating.

Guest Cabin

Measuring 2.45m x 2.90m reducing. Double cabin with door to companionway.

Wheelhouse

Measuring 3.53m x 2.97m. Wheel steering. Antique finish flooring.

Deck Saloon

Measuring 2.52m x 3.56m. Fitted seating, the table has a removal centre leaf, can seat 10 people.

OWNERS COMMENTS

"Emilia" is a classic Dutch Barge, built in 1921 in Veendam, Holland. Her present owners have carried out extensive works to her interior including repainting, having the kitchen/galley replaced with all new units, worktops and appliances of which will be staying.

In 2025/6 she spent the winter ashore for underwater re-plating and internal structural refurbishment to include a 2026 survey report!

She is situated on a delightful panoramic mooring at Tollesbury Saltings Ltd with access walkway and ramp, electricity, water, sewage and telephone connections. The residential mooring may be available by prior interview with Tollesbury Saltings Ltd.

Viewings are by prior appointment please.