Description

Open to offers after viewing.

The Regalia is a 34m hopper barge, originally built around 1980 and expertly converted in the late 1980s into a stunning three-deck bar and restaurant. This vessel boasts a rich history as a thriving hospitality venue in central London at Swan Pier, where it enjoyed great success until relocation in 2012 due to site redevelopment.

The Regalia is securely moored on the River Medway in a prime, well-equipped location ideally suited for both full refurbishment works and residential use. The mooring benefits from reliable electricity and water connections, plus access to a local train station with services to Kings Cross St Pancras.

Key Specifications
• Vessel Type: Flat-hulled hopper barge converted to 3-deck bar/restaurant
• Dimensions: 34m length × 7m beam × 3.05m depth, with a shallow draught of just 0.76m
• Construction: Robust steel frame with steel panelling; interior and exterior finished in protective GRP cladding for a wood effect appearance
• Layout: Multiple staircases provide easy access between decks. The middle deck features expansive windows for panoramic views, while the lower deck has side windows (note: port-side windows sustained damage from a pontoon collision, offering scope for restoration)
• Hull Condition: A recent UST survey (available on request) confirms the hull is in good overall condition with consistent thickness
• Recent Upgrades: New tow rings welded to the bow with wire bridles and shackles

The Regalia was acquired in 2019 with plans to transform it into a premier events and hospitality space. While initial refurbishment works began in 2020 on the Medway, these were unfortunately paused due to COVID lockdowns and have since been cancelled. The vessel has been professionally maintained since 2020 and presents a blank canvas with immense potential.

This is a rare chance to own a versatile, high-capacity barge ready for reinvention:
• Convert into a luxurious liveaboard houseboat with spacious multi-level living
• Transform into a premium holiday rental or Airbnb-style floating retreat
• Revive as a vibrant hospitality venue, events space, or floating restaurant/bar

Additional Documentation Available on Request
• UST hull survey report
• Detailed technical specifications
• Videos and professional photos
• Architectural floor plans
• BIMx 3D interactive model

Viewing by appointment only. Open to offers after viewing. Please email for viewing schedules, full documentation, and any further details.

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