Summary - BONHEUR, OYSTER PIER, LOMBARD ROAD, LONDON SW11 3RP
3 bed 3 bath House Boat
Rare 112ft restored barge with three ensuites and a 105‑year mooring in Battersea..
- 112ft restored 1920s Dutch Luxemotor with strong character
- Three double bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms
- Rare 105-year residential mooring lease in Oyster Pier
- Large upper deck with panoramic river views for entertaining
- Shore-connected water, electricity and waste services
- Gas oven runs on canisters; diesel supplied for heating/engine
- High flood risk; living on water has inherent exposure
- Mooring £3,780pa; service charge £5,900pa; broadband slow
Bonheur is a beautifully restored 1920s Dutch Luxemotor offering a rare 105-year residential mooring at Oyster Pier, steps from Battersea Square and Chelsea Harbour. Inside, three double bedrooms each have en suites, and the principal living space is an open-plan area with a wood-burning stove and large windows that frame riverside views. The vessel combines classic continental character with modern comforts, including central heating and shore-connected water, electricity and waste.
The barge has been carefully maintained: dry-docked twice with gearbox work completed, last out of the water in April 2024, and fitted with a FiatAifo/Iveco 180HP diesel engine. Extensive underfloor storage, a rebuilt wheelhouse with a separate master cabin, and a spacious upper deck for outdoor living add practical value and flexible living space. Transport links are excellent and the local community is lively and established.
Buyers should note material practicalities of living afloat: broadband speeds are slow, gas for the oven is by canister, and diesel for heating/engine is delivered as needed. Flooding risk is high — this is a riverside vessel — and the property is a non-traditional tenure (vessel sale, not freehold). Annual charges are notable: mooring c. £3,780 and service charge c. £5,900 per year.
This is an ideal home for someone drawn to riverside living and nautical character who understands the maintenance and operational differences of a live-aboard vessel. It suits buyers seeking a unique, well-maintained floating home in a prime Battersea location rather than a conventional house purchase.
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