Spade Oak Reach, Cookham, SL6

Experience the ultimate blend of riverside tranquillity and adventurous cruising with this unique offering, featuring a spacious freehold mooring plot and The Neeltje, a beautifully refitted Dutch barge.

The Land: Experience a serene river lifestyle with this expansive mooring plot, complete with residential planning for a boat and additional mooring for leisure craft. This 1,125 sq. m. plot boasts riparian rights to the river bed's mid-point and a generous 27 metres of river frontage. Accessed via Stonehouse Lane through a secure gate on a private paved road, it includes a mature garden with a lawned area, flower beds, trees, and a vegetable patch. The plot features a 6 m. x 4 m. wooden summerhouse, a practical potting shed, and a small greenhouse. A carport and additional parking for three vehicles enhance convenience, alongside a metal garden storage shed with utilities for comprehensive upkeep. The plot also includes a 1400 l. fuel tank and a borehole with an electric pump, ensuring a sustainable water supply without charges or licences. Access is via a right of way over adjacent land.

The Boat: Neeltje, launched in August 1914 and crafted by Hendriks of Dodewaard, is a 21.93 m. long by 4.2 m. wide Dutch barge transformed into a luxurious residence and reliable cruiser. The wheelhouse offers panoramic river views and features a large ship's wheel, engine controls, and advanced navigation equipment, making it a cosy retreat and space for relaxation. Below deck, the kitchen is equipped with Corian worktops, an island breakfast bar, and an oil-fired Rayburn stove. The main accommodation includes a spacious double bedroom with ample storage and a spa-equipped bathroom providing modern comforts. A guest bedroom with en suite facilities and the engine room with essential cruising apparatus underline the barge's readiness for long journeys. The aft deck features a secondary steering helm and space for outdoor entertainment.

Council tax band A.