Summary - THE DOVE PIER, LOWER MALL W6 9DJ
3 bed 3 bath House Boat
Character Dutch barge with panoramic Thames views — mooring licence and high running costs apply.
Panoramic Thames views from generous wheelhouse seating
Moored on picturesque Dove Pier, this converted Dutch barge offers a rare three-bedroom riverside home with a raised wheelhouse and wide Thames views. The interior is timber-lined and light-filled, arranged over a long narrow hull with generous fore and aft decks for outdoor living. Two cabins have en suite shower rooms plus a family bathroom — a practical layout for family life or entertaining guests.
The vessel is fully operational and was professionally surveyed in November 2024; presented in good condition throughout. Secure gated access, nearby parking and immediate riverside amenities — pubs, cafés and restaurants — put everyday conveniences on the doorstep. Hammersmith station and the A4 are a short walk or drive, giving straightforward commuter links into central London and westwards toward Heathrow.
There are important practical considerations: the mooring is offered on a new one-year residential licence with an annual charge of approximately £19,375, plus a service charge of about £1,395 (water, sewage, pier lighting and security). The property sits within a high flood-risk zone and has non-traditional tenure as a vessel rather than land property, which affects mortgage availability and insurance costs. Broadband speeds in the area are reported slow; mobile signal is excellent.
This home will suit buyers seeking authentic waterfront living and characterful, compact accommodation rather than a conventional house with a garden. Factor in ongoing running costs (mooring licence, service charge, insurance, maintenance and periodic re-certification) when assessing value. The surveyed condition and panoramic wheelhouse views are clear strengths for those prioritising lifestyle and riverside access.
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