Turks Shipyard, Ltd. (+44 7815 740252), based in the Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent, has announced the sale of a historic ex-fuel barge with living space potential. Turks Shipyard offers professional boat maintenance, repairs, storage, and luxury houseboat construction on the River Thames and Medway.
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With the announcement of the sale of this barge, Turks Shipyard is offering individuals the unique opportunity to own a piece of English history. Built in 1930, Eileena served as a fuel barge on the Thames and later as a barrage balloon barge in World War II.
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Turks Shipyard is an industry-leading builder that converts barges into luxury houseboats and provides customisable renovation ideas. Their current offering, Eileena, is over 30 meters in length and boasts 3 meters of vertical space in the hold, giving it more potential living space than most London apartments.
For the creative and imaginative homeowner, boathouses offer an alternative to soaring apartment and land prices. According to The Financial Times, in 2022 over six hundred London apartments sold for £5,000,000 or higher. Yahoo Finance estimated properties along the Thames to cost as much as 40% more than those without waterfront views.
Turks Shipyard has prepped the barge for conversion and is offering Eileena through direct sale for the price of £150,000.
Built in 1930 by De Noord NV Industrieel, Maats, Alblasserdam, Holland, Eileena features a riveted hull and measures 30 meters in length and 6.5 meters in beam. Turks Shipyard has already undertaken shot blasting and the overplating of the hull to ensure structural integrity. A professional paint job has also been applied, giving Eileena a clean fresh look, and protecting the ship from the elements. The engine and fuel tanks have been removed to maximise living space, but there is potential for a new wheelhouse if required.
Turks Shipyard customises the design elements of the living space to fit the purchaser's needs. Elements can include modern amenities for eco-friendly living, like solar panels and a rainwater collection, outdoor areas for a garden, and split-level spaces that utilise the height of the ship.
About Turks Shipyard
Located in the Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent, Turks Shipyard features dry-docking facilities for passenger boats, narrowboats, and Dutch barges. The shipyard also offers a range of services on large and small craft including repairs, routine maintenance, emergency repairs and refitting.
A spokesperson said: “The cost of buying and converting a barge is often significantly lower than purchasing a house in a city. You're essentially getting the square footage at a fraction of the price. Moreover, the ongoing expenses can be less too. Mooring fees, for instance, are typically lower than property taxes, and maintenance costs can be managed effectively with the right know-how.”
Interested parties can learn more about the barge Eileena and Turks Shipyard at https://www.turksshipyard.co.uk/blog/create-your-dream-home-for-sale-ex-fuel-barge-eileena-with-houseboat-construction-potential or email [email protected]
Contact Info:
Name: Richard Turk
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Organization: Turks Shipyard Ltd
Address: The Historic Dockyard Chatham ME4 4TZ , Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ , United Kingdom
Phone: +44-7815-740252
Website: https://www.turksshipyard.co.uk/
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