Summary - Not available N1 9RT
1 bed 1 bath House Boat
Secure marina berth minutes from King’s Cross and fast transport links.
Private, CCTV‑secured marina berth — no continuous cruising required
About 5 minutes’ walk to King’s Cross and St Pancras stations
Compact one‑bedroom layout with proper shower and toilet
Mains water, electricity, phone, TV and fast broadband connected
Wood burner and electric storage heaters; good insulation claimed
Very high annual mooring and canal fees (£14,000 + £1,400 licence)
Small, narrow internal space with low ceilings — limited headroom
Local area records very high crime; verify marina security and paperwork
A compact one‑bedroom houseboat moored in a private, CCTV‑secure marina on the Regent’s Canal — an uncommon central‑London pied‑à‑terre or rental opportunity. The layout is linear and efficient: open-plan living/kitchen, double bedroom and a proper bathroom with a good shower. Mains services include water, electricity, TV, phone and fast broadband; there’s also a wood burner for atmosphere and additional heat in winter.
The location is the principal selling point — about a five‑minute walk to King’s Cross and St Pancras, with Granary Square, Coal Drops Yard and excellent transport links nearby. The berth is dedicated so the boat remains in place rather than requiring continuous cruising, and residents’ parking permits are available from Islington Council.
Buyers should note material running costs and site conditions plainly. Annual mooring and canal fees are high (£14,000 plus a canal licence of £1,400), and the listed service charge is significant. The boat is small with low ceilings and narrow internal proportions, and the surrounding area records very high crime levels — both factors to consider for full‑time occupation. Safety certificates, licences and insurance have been held while rented out, but prospective purchasers should verify all paperwork and marina terms.
This property suits someone seeking a distinctive, low‑footprint central‑London base with fast connectivity and communal marina facilities. It offers immediate move‑in readiness with rental potential, but comes with notable ongoing costs and the space constraints typical of narrowboat living.
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