Summary - Vicarage Lane, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 ME3 9TW
3 bed 2 bath Not Specified
Spacious three-bedroom houseboat offering characterful riverside living with mooring fees and flood risk..
- Three bedrooms with en-suite to the main bedroom
- Large internal size (approx. 1,274 sq ft) with open-plan living
- Freehold former navy ammunition barge, converted to residential
- One gated parking space included
- Mooring charges apply (£469 every four weeks reported)
- High flood risk; riverfront location requires marine upkeep
- Slow broadband and average mobile signal
- Above-average local crime; area classified as deprived
This substantial three-bedroom houseboat occupies a former Royal Navy ammunition barge, offering a rare waterside lifestyle on the Medway. The main bedroom includes an en-suite and the open-plan kitchen/living area opens to a rear seating area, giving a light, sociable living space suited to families or buyers seeking unique accommodation.
Practical considerations are clear: the property is freehold and comes with one gated parking space, but mooring charges apply (£469 every four weeks as advised). The house sits in a small town fringe location close to Hoo Village and within driving distance of Strood for shops and transport links.
Be honest about risks: this location has a high flooding risk, slow broadband and above-average local crime rates. The surrounding area is relatively deprived and some buyers may find the marine upkeep and ongoing mooring fees significant. The boat’s large size and traditional layout give good scope for further refurbishment or personalization.
For buyers attracted to waterfront living and characterful, large internal space, this property offers a distinctive opportunity. It’s best suited to those prepared for the responsibilities of riverfront ownership — including mooring charges, maintenance and flood considerations — and who value the lifestyle trade-offs this brings.
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