Description

Essex Marina, River Crouch | Log Burner | Unique Waterside Lifestyle

A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious three-bedroom floating home located within the peaceful setting of Essex Marina on the River Crouch, but capable of moving elsewhere under her own power.

This characterful liveaboard houseboat offers generous accommodation and a unique alternative to traditional property, combining comfortable living space with the tranquillity of marina life.

The welcoming lounge features exposed beams, porthole windows and a log-burning stove, creating a warm and cosy environment perfect for relaxing throughout the seasons.

A bright kitchen and dining area enjoys elevated marina views through large windows, providing a light and airy space for cooking, entertaining or simply enjoying the waterside surroundings.

The accommodation includes three bedrooms, with the main cabin benefiting from built-in storage and a private en-suite bathroom. Two additional cabins offer flexible space for family, guests or a home office.

Located in a friendly marina community, this floating home offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining close to local amenities, Southend Airport and transport links into London.

Opportunities to purchase floating homes of this size and character are rare, making this an ideal option for those seeking affordable waterside living or a unique weekend retreat.

Key Features

Spacious 3 bedroom floating home

Located at Essex Marina, River Crouch

Comfortable liveaboard accommodation

Cosy lounge with log-burning stove

Bright kitchen and dining area with marina views

En-suite to main bedroom

Two additional cabins

Character features including beams and portholes

Friendly marina community

Easy access to Southend and London

Why People Buy Floating Homes?
Significantly lower cost than waterfront property
Unique waterside lifestyle
Strong liveaboard community
Ideal for full-time living or weekend escapes

Specifications

Accommodation

The vessel has been converted to comfortable liveaboard accommodation. The original crew cabin has been converted into a laundry area. Aft of this is the owner’s cabin with ensuite bathroom. A central passage leads forward to two additional side cabins each with ensuite facilities. The main living area comprises a spacious saloon leading up to the wheelhouse which incorporates the helm position, galley and dinette area. Interior joinery is predominantly painted plywood with varnished doors and trim, with pine tongue and groove panelling and rockwool insulation behind the linings. Living areas are carpeted with varnished pine flooring in the galley. Distinctive interior features include exposed beams, spiral staircase, brick fireplace and wood burning stove creating a characterful cottage style conversion suitable for extended living aboard.

Galley
Galley fitted with modern melamine faced units and laminate worktops, Rangemaster cooker, microwave and refrigerator plus freezer

Bathrooms
Two ensuite shower rooms fitted with electric marine toilets together with an additional composting marine toilet. Owner’s bathroom includes a small bath.

Construction

Traditional steel Humber Keel commercial barge hull

Riveted bow, stern and topside framing
Welded steel hull plating below waterline
Flat bottom hull with round bilges
Elliptical stern with plumb rudder post
External steel rubbing strakes
Heavy steel frames at approx. 10 mm section
Hull thickness readings approx:
Centreline plates: 7.5 – 10.8 mm
Bow and stern plates: 7.3 – 9.4 mm
Topsides: 8.3 – 8.6 mm
Hull finished in traditional tar varnish coating

Equipment

Heating
Daikin reverse-cylcle AC

Domestic hot water cylinder - new immersion

Additional Heating
Cast iron wood burning stove

Water System
Freshwater tank
240v freshwater pump
Accumulator tank
Diesel heated hot water
Immersion heater

Waste System
Two stainless steel holding tanks
Macerator pump discharge
Electric marine toilets

Gas System
11kg propane bottle in deck locker
Bottle mounted regulator
Dual fuel Rangemaster range cooker

Engine(s)

Perkins Sabre M130C - serviced Jan 2026
4 cylinder marine diesel
135 hp
Freshwater cooled
Electric start
ZF reduction gearbox
Shaft drive

Propulsion
28” three blade bronze propeller
Stainless steel propeller shaft
White metal bearing
Traditional stuffing box

Generator
Vetus 4 kVA diesel generator
Single cylinder diesel

Electrics

AC System
240v shore power system
RCCB protection
Victron 24v / 70A charger + 3kW inverter

DC System
12v and 24v onboard systems
6 heavy duty batteries
Engine alternator charging

Electrical Equipment
Internal lighting
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
JVC radio/CD
Washing machine
Dryer
Battery isolators
DC switch panels

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