Summary - 15, SHELDON SQUARE W2 6DL
1 bed 1 bath House Boat
Compact waterside living in Little Venice with strong off-grid systems.
- Historic 1899 Dutch barge with riveted steel hull
- Fully refurbished interior with bespoke furnishings
- Solar panels, inverter, batteries and onboard generator
- Efficient diesel heater with 70L oil tank for up to a week
- Vessel sold as "vessel only"; no fixed mooring included
- Continuous Cruiser licence — mooring availability varies
- Compact footprint (approx. 339 sq ft); limited internal space
- Very slow broadband and nearby high crime levels
Step aboard a characterful 1899 Dutch barge, newly refurbished and ready for compact city living on the Paddington Canal. The 17-metre hull combines historic riveted steel construction with modern systems: smart-monitored solar panels, inverter and batteries, generator backup, and an efficient marine diesel heating system fed from a 70L oil tank. Interiors are stylish and well planned for one or two occupants, with a fitted kitchen, bespoke furnishings and good water-side outlooks in Little Venice.
Living here means a low-footprint, waterside lifestyle in a central, amenity-rich location. Towpath cafés, transport links and a lively canal community are minutes away, while the vessel’s systems support comfortable independent living for periods off-grid. The boat is sold as the vessel only and benefits from a full repaint, new doors/windows and new fenders.
Important practical points: this is a liveaboard under a Continuous Cruiser licence rather than a fixed mooring, so berth availability and any potential mooring fees should be checked with the Canal & River Trust. Internal space is compact (approximately 339 sq ft) and broadband speeds are reported very slow. The surrounding area has high crime levels, so security arrangements and insurance should be considered.
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