Beautiful and incredibly well loved Dutch Barge. Ideal as a comfortable liveaboard. Very traditional in its build with lots of added extras. This boat has books and books of history with lots of pictures of work undertaken. Maintained and built to an exceptionally high standard with as many original features kept as possible. It's an absolute must to view to take in its essence, style and grace. Its owner has spent many hours bringing this boat to the high standard you see today. This boat will bring you a smile every day you are on it or look at it -it's a joy and a pleasure ... read more

This 40ft Dutch Barge comes with a fully transferable residential mooring at Willowtree Marina, west London. Arranged with the galley in the wheelhouse, there is a good size saloon, heads and forward cabin. Currently arranged with a single berth, the cabin could easily be modified to create a fixed double. The simple heads has a cartridge toilet and shower, but there are brand new facilities on shore, so the current owner prefers not to use the onboard facilities. The vessel was last out of the water in 2021 for blacking. The current mooring fees are circa £7,600 per annum. The BB... read more

A fantastic opportunity to own a characterful Dutch Tjalk, currently moored in Pangbourne on the River Thames. At 70ft x 14ft, this barge offers generous living space and has served comfortable as a houseboat for the past 15 years. This is a rare chance to secure a larger, beautiful barge at fraction of the usual cost. Perfect for someone looking for a houseboat lifestyle with scope to add value. Recent work done - over !0k spent on professional blacking and welding. Vacant possession - ready for a new owner to move in and make it their own. Spacious and charming - Ideal as a full time... read more

stunning residential barge deck house - galley, dining area, sun lounge - doors to deck hold - 2 double cabins, en-suite, and family bathrooms, second saloon, cabin/study in foc'sle... read more

Boatshed London are delighted to offer this fabulous 27m Dutch Barge with London residential mooring at South Dock Marina, Surrey Quays SE16. Immaculately presented as a one cabin barge, this floating home offers an enormous amount of space and light amongst this tight-knit community of boaters. Originally built in 1906, this converted sailing barge has been extremely well maintained and was last out of the water in 2016 for a survey and was epoxied at the same time. The huge central living space is a perfect place to entertain and gives the owner loads of flexibility in how to lay it ou... read more

This French and Peel Wide Beam barge/workboat represents a truly fantastic and very versatile craft.  The owner of this vessel is a commercial Master Mariner and has stated that he can deliver this boat "ANYWHERE" to her new owners! Before I begin with my comments, after shooting the external video for this boat, the owner informed me that what I thought to be teak decks are actually laid with Iroko planks. Iroko is a hard wood timber used in boat building for centuries. It is known for its durability, high natural oil content and thus resistance to moisture. She has been fitted out ... read more

'Dakota' 45ft x 12.8 x 05m Houseboat Barge A great opportunity to purchase a 1 bedroom house boat constructed in 2004 by Eddie and Steve Powell, Bulls Bridge in Southall. Heating is provided by a wood burner which heats the entire space. Hot water is from a Gas Marco 2 water boiler. There are two large fresh water tanks and a pressurized water system for the galley and WC/Shower. 240 volt shore power with sockets are available through out. Layout is with a good sized double berth with lift up storage in the bow to the starboard side. A full size walk in wardrobe to the po... read more

ex sailing Tjalk, built 1907. still fully cruising but with decommissioned rig. 2 sleeping cabins, saloon, galley, bathroom... read more

German built in 1928, ‘Jan Steen’ ( originally called ‘Jante’ or ‘Johnny’) was formerly a supply vessel to the Borkum islands, hence her unique proportions. Featured in the Borkum Museum as a Historical ship with a fascinating past as a cargo and passenger vessel. See photos. Previously moored in Loosdrecht, Netherlands, she was brought over to the UK in 2012. Sympathetically converted by ourselves into a comfortable, stylish home whilst also being maintained as a fully self-sufficient sea-going vessel. We have taken time and expense to source fittings... read more

1904 Converted Motortjalk - dry-docked, surveyed & painted 2025. 3 cabins, saloon & galley, wheelhouse. transferable rented residential mooring on the Thames - outside berth with fantastic views... read more

Tie The Knot is a 63 x 13 Ft Dutch Barge; A remarkable British Built vessel designed for use in Europe and the UK. Its strong steel hull provides stability and safety and 2 x 95 kgf hydraulic bow & stern thrusters allow it to navigate various waterways with ease. She features a modern spacious interior, incorporating comfort and practicality, unique features include, a pullman which converts to a second bedroom, 2 bathrooms (an ensuite and one with a ‘tub’), large wheelhouse and exceptional outdoor space. The design incorporates port hole windows, large leisure windows and... read more

A fantastic opportunity to own a beautifully maintained 1906 Tjalk, Dutch barge, full of timeless character and rustic charm. Recently repainted, this striking vessel boasts classic lines and an elegant silhouette, making her a real head-turner on the water. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully updated interior, blending original features with a warm, rustic style. Cosy living spaces, and vintage touches create an inviting, homely feel throughout. The open-plan layout offers flexible living and dining areas, with a practical galley kitchen and comfortable berth This characterful barge ... read more

Discover this barge, just over 20 metres long, offering spacious rooms and a pleasant outdoor terrace, ideal for enjoying sunny days on the water. Inside, you will find a beautiful, bright lounge, creating a warm and welcoming living space, as well as a functional kitchen. The boat has two currently empty cabins, giving you the freedom to arrange them according to your desires and needs: comfortable bedrooms, an office, a dressing room or a workshop, anything is possible to create an interior that reflects your personality. This barge represents a great opportunity for a life on board... read more

HeliOx is more than a Dutch Barge. She offers a live aboard lifestyle that is not found on most barges. The original steel hull was constructed in the Netherlands in 1911. She was used for hauling creosote throughout the Netherlands at the height of her working life. HeliOx’s new life as a live aboard luxury Luxemotor began in 2007 when she was commissioned by the previous owners to be fitted with a new steel superstructure. HeliOx Overview HeliOx is more than a Dutch Barge. She offers a live aboard lifestyle that is not found on most barges. The original steel hull was cons... read more

Beautiful cosy well equipped barge on a transferrable liveaboard mooring in a quiet marina on the Thames at Gravesend. The bottom has been overplated and she came out of dry dock in October 26 with a sound hull , thoroughly serviced twin Perkins 60hp engines and a full valuation survey. She has a victorian roll top bath and shower, a double bedroom, a livinroom with kitchen containing an oil fired rayburn cooker and central heating. In the engine room is a generator and batteries for cruising. The charming pine Captains cabin at the rear has a cast iron stove. The large cabin under the wheel... read more

beautiful clipper... read more

MV Moritz is a pretty and very well maintained Groniger Tjalk, built in 1923, which has been thoughtfully and tastefully upgraded over the past 20 years to work equally well as a floating home or liveaboard cruiser. She has always been on the Thames, initially on a mooring in Weybridge, before i moved her to Central London where I lived on her for about 15 years. More recently I moved her upstream to an idyllic island mooring near Hampton where she has remained as my weekend retreat. A recent house purchase and growing family means I'm now reluctantly selling. The island has a mix of l... read more

La Pinta is a traditional Dutch barge, 40m x 7m, which has been fitted out for accommodation: comprising four cabins, snug, and kitchen area within an open plan living area, 250m sq. in the hold with stunning hardwood floors throughout. At rear of main deck is original boat operator’s accommodation: a self-contained flat with bedroom, kitchen, lounge, and shower/toilet. Originally converted for leisure use in 1980’s, she is suitable for bar/restaurant use, AirBnB, or residential accommodation. The vessel was drydocked in 2024 and had a full hull survey, available on request, sho... read more

"This is the only boat I'd ever live on." - quote from many of our landlubber friends. After 3 years on this beautiful Dutch Barge, Coral, we have decided to move continents and can't take Coral with us. This spacious, elegant boat has been loved by many previous owners, including us, each whom have brought their own style and care to the space. Previous to us were interior designers who took their time with beautiful recycled woodwork detailing, copper inspired decorations, and stylish touches. We have focused on upgrading all essential systems to be top spec - inc... read more