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Auction Sale! Houseboat On The River Itchen!

PROPERTY TYPE

House Boat

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Rare Opportunity
  • Historic House Boat
  • Situated on the River Itchen
  • Unbeatable River Views
  • Potential to Improve
  • Four Individual Cabins
  • Allocated Parking
  • Private Garden
  • A Must See
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Description

For sale by public auction on 9th July 2025 at 11am at The Brooks Suite, Silverlake Stadium, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Southampton, Hants, SO50 9HT.

Welcome to Angele Emiel! A rare opportunity to acquire this impressive and historic houseboat, positioned on the River Itchen, with views across to Bitterne Park. The houseboat itself would relish some modernisation, but has the potential to be restored to its original beauty. The positioning of this mooring is fantastic, with the benefit of a private rear garden too. The accommodation briefly comprises of an open plan studio area on the top deck, with windows providing panoramic views. The stairs case leads down to a functional kitchen/diner. There are four cabins, all with storage and porthole windows. There is a four-piece family bathroom. The top deck provides gorgeous seating areas, where you can really appreciate the river. Viewing is highly recommended. 

Approach:
Gangway leading to houseboat.

Deck:
Sunny deck enjoying tranquillity and views of the River Itchen.

Lounge/Bed
23' 4" (7.11m) x 11' 1" (3.38m)::
Windows to rear, side and front, sliding door to front, log burner, stairs leading down to:

Kitchen/Diner
18' 1" (5.51m) x 16' 1" (4.90m)::
Porthole dual aspect windows, base units with work surface over, space for cooker, washing machine and fridge/freezer, large storage cupboard.

Hallway:
Doors leading to:

Cabin One
8' 7" (2.62m) x 7' 4" (2.24m)::
Porthole window to side, storage space.

Cabin Two
7' 9" (2.36m) x 7' 9" (2.36m)::
Porthole window to side, storage space.

Cabin Three
8' 6" (2.59m) x 7' 7" (2.31m)::
Porthole window to side, storage space.

Cabin Four
8' 6" (2.59m) x 7' (2.13m)::
Porthole window to side, storage space.

Rear Lobby:
Door to:

Bathroom :
Porthole window to side, four-piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin, shower and bath.

Garden:
Enclosed rear garden with shed.

We are advised by the vendor the lease details are as follows:
Lease term of 25 years from 2005
Service Charge - Nil
Ground Rent - £180.00 per calendar month

Services
Mains water, gas, electricity, and drainage are connected. For mobile and broadband connectivity, please refer to Ofcom.org.uk. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by Field Palmer.

Council Tax Band
Band A

Sellers Position 


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ADDITIONAL FEES:

Buyers Admin Fee: £600 inc VAT (£500 + VAT), payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements: Please see legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.




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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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