Summary - Ash Island, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 KT8 9AN
1 bed 1 bath House Boat
Characterful widebeam on Ash Island—quiet, secure mooring close to Hampton Court..
2 berths, 1 bathroom; large kitchen/breakfast room with double berth
Secure residential mooring on Ash Island, quiet and secluded community
Mooring £560pcm; service charge £6,720 (above average)
Boat Safety Certificate expires 23/05/2025 — renewal required
High flood risk location; compact rooms with low ceilings
Very slow broadband; excellent mobile signal
Cooker uses gas bottles; stove requires wood/solid fuel
No pets permitted; resident parking permits available
This 57 x 12' Price Fallows widebeam, built in 2004, offers compact, characterful living on a secure residential mooring on Ash Island, close to Hampton Court. The layout includes a large kitchen/breakfast room with a double berth, a lounge and one bathroom — a practical base for commuting into Central London or a weekend retreat. The island’s green spaces and single access point create a calm, sheltered community of over 30 houseboats.
Running costs and practicalities are clear and straightforward: mooring is charged at £560 per month (including a £25 island maintenance fee), service charge £6,720 (above average), river licence ~£1,500pa and modest boat insurance. Electricity is metered; the cooker uses gas bottles and the stove requires wood or solid fuel. Boat Safety Certificate expires 23/05/2025 and will need renewing before that date.
Important drawbacks to note: the vessel sits in a high flooding-risk location and internal spaces are compact with low ceilings typical of traditional narrowboats. Broadband is very slow, mobile signal is excellent, and pets are not permitted. Buyers should factor in ongoing maintenance, the island’s communal rules, and the additional costs associated with boat ownership alongside the unusually quiet, private setting.
For a buyer seeking a unique riverside lifestyle with easy access to Hampton Court Village and towpath walks towards Kingston, this boat presents a rare, affordable entry into waterway living close to London. It suits someone prepared for small-space living, periodic maintenance, and the specific logistics of living afloat.
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