Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Lighter 2, a substantial steel lighter on a secure residential mooring, offering a rare opportunity to create a bespoke floating home.
Finding an empty barge ready for conversion on a residential mooring is increasingly uncommon, and Lighter 2 represents an exciting blank canvas for anyone wishing to design their ideal waterside property.
At 91ft in length and 17ft in beam, this impressive vessel offers generous proportions and exceptional potential. The internal hold measures approximately 50ft x 13ft 3in, with a headroom of 6ft 7in, providing ample space for a large open-plan living area, three double bedrooms, and one or two bathrooms—depending on your chosen layout.
Bulkheads at each end could be opened to access the 20ft deck spaces fore and aft, ideal for creating additional accommodation or outdoor entertaining areas.
With her solid steel hull and flat base, Lighter 2 offers a sturdy foundation for a spacious, comfortable home afloat.
Moored within a friendly, family-run marina on the River Medway, this location offers both peace and practicality.
Within walking distance, you’ll find:
A general store and restaurant/diner
Bus services to nearby towns
Schools, doctors, dentist, chemist, swimming pool, and leisure centre
For commuters, the A2/M2 is less than ten minutes away, providing quick access to London or the Kent coast, while Strood station offers a high-speed rail service to London in approximately 40 minutes.
Surrounded by riverside walks and open countryside, the setting combines convenience with tranquillity.
Lighter 2 represents an exceptional and increasingly rare opportunity to design and build your own floating home from the ground up, in a sought-after residential marina. With generous dimensions, solid construction, and a tranquil yet accessible location, this project has all the ingredients to create something truly special.

Vessel name: SE780017
Condition: good
Constructed: 1950
Length over all: 91'
Beam: 17'
Maximum draft: 3'
Hull material: Steel
Hull type: Flat


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