Step aboard this fully renovated 60ft cruiser-stern Narrowboat and prepare to be amazed. Built in 1987 by Springer, this exceptional vessel has undergone extensive renovations to ensure a luxurious and comfortable living experience. The hull and base plate were overplated in 2015 with high-quality steel and expert craftsmanship, guaranteeing strength and durability for years to come.
Designed with a forward-thinking layout, this one-of-a-kind gem maximises every inch of available space to create a bright and roomy atmosphere, perfect for couples or even a small group of four.
Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a stunning reverse layout. Descend the internal stairs, thoughtfully designed with alternating footing to optimise space utilization. On either side, you’ll find spacious storage cupboards with vertical and weighted sliding doors. The starboard cupboard houses essential electrical components like the 12v and 240v fuse panels, a 70 amp sterling battery charger, isolation switches, and solar panel controls. It also serves as a coat storage room, providing ample space for your outerwear.
The portside cupboard accommodates the instant gas hot water heater and the black water tank. For added convenience, the toilet tank features a diverter valve, allowing you to use a thetford cassette as an emergency backup. No matter the circumstances, you’ll always have a solution at hand. This cupboard also offers additional storage space atop the toilet tanks.
Indulge in the luxurious bathroom, adorned with exquisite Italian marble and perspex mirror walls, floor, and ceiling. The doors can be opened and shut to optimise space and enhance the overall experience. Equipped with gold effect taps, fittings, and a large rain shower head, this bathroom truly exudes opulence. The macerator toilet connects to a sizable 450L black water tank concealed behind the portside entrance storage cupboard. With regular use from two occupants, pump-outs are only required once a month.
The kitchen is a culinary haven, featuring two benches on either side and a central walkway. The bespoke cabinets boast 27 high-end soft-close drawers, providing ample storage space for all your kitchen essentials. The stunning Ceasarstone Quartz countertops and composite granite sinks perfectly complement the three stylish gas hobs and the matching gas oven grill, complete with 12v ignition and gold effect tapware. Additionally, you’ll find a half-sized Electrolux three-way fridge, a pantry, and a laundry cupboard with a 240v washing machine for your convenience.
The dining room effortlessly transforms into a spare bedroom, showcasing its versatility. Two tables on either side of the boat attach to folding arms, accommodating two or four people depending on your needs. The table tops can be conveniently stored in special cupboards, while the beautiful rattan dining chairs fold flat and find their place in the utility closet. When the dining room is cleared, two bespoke, space-saving beds can be pulled out from cavities hidden inside the kitchen benches, offering utmost comfort to your guests.
Unwind in the inviting lounge room, where four comfortable swivel lounge chairs encircle a cozy Kabola Old English diesel stove. Convenient fold-out cup holders with wireless phone chargers are discreetly hidden in the walls beside each chair. The lounge also features bespoke stools/coffee tables that neatly fold away into a kitchen drawer when not in use. Don’t forget to reveal the hidden digital piano tucked beneath the stunning double side hatch, which opens wide to embrace sunny days. For a touch of elegance and protection from the rain, an attached small canvas awning can be easily deployed.
Experience luxury in the dressing room, where wardrobes with sliding doors maximise space utilization. Ample clothes hanging and folded storage space, along with four basket drawers, cater to all your storage needs. Discover a delightful surprise in the starboard side wardrobe—a custom cigar humidor thoughtfully built into one of the shelves. The sliding doors of the bedroom also open outwards, allowing complete closure for privacy when desired.
Retreat to the comfortable bedroom, boasting a full king-size bed positioned lengthways in the bow of the boat. Storage spaces with lift-up lids on either side of the bed offer additional room for your belongings. Lift the bed itself on hydraulic hinges to reveal a generous storage area and access two large fresh storage tanks with a total capacity of approximately 850L. These tanks are conveniently situated, providing easy access to the fresh water pumps.
The engine room of this exceptional narrowboat hosts a reliable BMC 1.8 engine, regularly serviced and in perfect working order. Under the cruiser stern deckboards, fitted with soundproofing, you’ll find a 3000a diesel generator operated by a key inside the boat. Additionally, this area offers storage space for mooring pins and hammers. The engine room also houses the robust 12v leisure battery system, consisting of 6 x 6v Trojan deep cycle batteries, which were recently purchased and well-maintained, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Rest assured, the hull received thorough attention, with a complete overplating in 2015 from the waterline down, including the base plate. In July 2020, it underwent a professional bitumen blacking to preserve its integrity. While it will require another blacking this summer, you can have peace of mind knowing that the hull is well-maintained and ready to navigate the waters.
