This stunning houseboat moored on the Chelsea Embankment in West London has just come on the market for £1.75million.
Just a stone’s throw from the famous King’s Road, the brand-new boat currently sits at Cadogan Pier in the capital and offers breath-taking views of the Thames and Battersea Bridge, thanks to numerous floor to ceiling windows and external sitting area for the summer months.
The property – named Walter Greaves after the artist – measures at 1,760 sq feet and features three bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms offering the kind of luxury celebrated in the reality TV hit show Made in Chelsea.
The house boat takes in views of the Thames and Battersea Bridge, offering ample space for entertaining Made In Chelsea-style with its outdoor dining and party area
The ground floor’s sprawling open-plan set-up is the perfect place to unwind, comprising a lounge or drawing room, kitchen and dining area all surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows to take the sights of the capital
The property – moored on the Chelsea Embankment – spans 1,760 sq ft and boasts two receptions rooms as well as three bathrooms – two of which have en-suites
One of the property’s three bedrooms features a dressing room, for those who won’t settle for a simple wardrobe. The boat also boast utility, cloak and plant rooms
The boat’s wonderful entertaining space spans the entire open-plan ground floor, comprising a large kitchen, dining area and drawing room or lounge.
On the lower deck are three bedrooms and a snug-come-study, with two bedrooms featuring their own en-suite and a master bedroom boasting its very own dressing room for those who feel a simple wardrobe just won’t do.
In addition, the property features separate utility, cloak and plant rooms, while air conditioning and an underfloor heating system ensure the buyer will feel comfortable whatever the weather.
The houseboat is located near the former home of painter Walter Greaves, who lived in Cheyne Square, and combines the best of modern living with the houseboat experience
Thanks to its open-plan design, this huge kitchen and dining area leads directly into the lounge, at the end of which are doors which are the entrance to an outdoor entertaining area
This is just one of the bathrooms on the vessel, which also boasts two en suites, offering luxurious living in the heart of Chelsea, West London
A representative of the waterside specialist agents representing the property, riverhomes, said: ‘The famous painter Walter Greaves used to live on Cheyne walk, overlooking the exact spot where this houseboat, named after him, is now moored.
‘Fitted out to the highest standard of décor and fittings, she would be an enviable home for any discerning buyer who fancies something that little bit different and very special.
‘The extremely comfortable, stylish accommodation, allied with sweeping views down the river which can be enjoyed from a large terrace, make this a highly desirable residence in the heart of Chelsea.’
With huge open spaces in which to entertain, the boat offers the perfect place for inviting guests over to enjoy the stunning views on offer on the River Thames
The houseboat – named Walter Greaves after the painter who used to live nearby – is on the market for £1.75million and moored in a spot visible from the artist’s former home
As well as a walk-in dressing room for one of its bedrooms, the houseboat boasts two en suites in the property’s remaining bedrooms
Stairs lead down to the boat’s lower deck, where the three bedrooms and a snug-come-study are located. The boat also features a terrace from which sweeping views of the capital can be enjoyed
Living on a boat in the UK – what you need to know
A Houseboat is defined as a boat predominantly used for something other than navigation, though they may be used for sailing from time to time.
People living on them require Houseboat Certificates, which are generally associated with a particular Canal & River Trust long-term mooring permit.
If you never intend to cruise on your houseboat you may opt for a houseboat certificate as opposed to a standard licence.
This gives you a limited right of assignment of the permit as and when you decide to sell your boat. The permit and Houseboat Certificate must have the same expiry dates
Long-term mooring agreements are specific to individuals, not their boats. Licence holders can assign the unexpired portion of their Houseboat Certificate to any new owners of the boat when it is sold, subject to the Canal River Trust’s approval.
Consent may be withheld if the current or the new owner has a history of not complying with licence terms. The conditions are listed in the mooring agreement. Source: Canal River Trust