1 bedroom house boat for sale

Piggin Arkful – 60ft Dutch Barge Style Narrowboat | Residential Mooring Premier Houseboats are pleased to present Piggin Arkful, a distinctive Dutch barge–style narrowboat offering cosy and characterful living on a secure residential mooring. Built by Dave Thomas with 20/10/6 mm steel, she combines the elegant lines of a barge with the practicality of a narrowboat — and the rare benefit of a proper wheelhouse. Accommodation & Layout Piggin Arkful is designed to provide practical comfort while retaining a charming, traditional feel throughout. -Wheelhouse: A standout feature providing sheltered navigation in all weather. It also doubles as a useful porch area — ideal for coats, boots, and everyday storage. A small deck area adjoins the wheelhouse, complete with a bespoke BBQ, offering a pleasant outdoor space for summer evenings. -Galley: Compact but well-equipped, featuring a gas hob, oven, and grill, together with ample work surface and storage. -Saloon: A bright and comfortable living area with multiple windows for excellent natural light and ventilation, and a solid-fuel stove on a raised tiled plinth providing warmth and charm. -Bathroom: Fitted with a hip bath, wall-mounted shower, hand basin, and cassette toilet. - Bedroom: A cosy double cabin with a fixed berth and good built-in storage.Heating is provided by a diesel-fired Eberspacher central heating system, ensuring comfort throughout the year. Condition & MaintenanceStructurally sound and mechanically in good condition.Would benefit from an external repaint and wheelhouse roof repair — both straightforward projects.Built of robust 20/10/6 mm steel plating, ensuring longevity and strength.With her reliable BV1903 diesel engine (43hp), Piggin Arkful retains her cruising capability for those who wish to travel the waterways, while also being perfectly suited as a comfortable static home. Lifestyle & LocationSet within a secure residential marina, Piggin Arkful offers both peace and convenience.​​ SpecificationsVessel Name: Piggin ArkfulCondition: GoodVessel Type: Dutch Barge Style NarrowboatBuilder: Dave ThomasModel: 60 DBConstructed: 1994Berths: 2Cabins: 1Heads: 1Engine Model: BV1903Engine Power: 43 hpFuel Type: DieselLength Overall: 60 ftBeam: 6 ft 10 inMaximum Draft: 1 ft 6 inHull Material: SteelHull Type: Flat SummaryPiggin Arkful is a rare and appealing Dutch barge–style narrowboat, offering a wonderful balance of character, practicality, and value. With her secure mooring, wheelhouse, and cosy living spaces, she’s ideal for year-round residential living — and retains the ability to cruise when desired. DisclaimerPremier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as presented by the seller or their representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or the condition of the described item. Buyers should instruct their agents or surveyors to verify details as required. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.