2 bed houseboat for sale

Riverwitch, Tanhouse Farm Mooring, Frampton On Severn, Gloucester GL2

For sale by online auction - Lot 27- Narrowboat for Owner Occupier/Investment
Bidding opens: 29/07/2025 12:00
Auction scheduled to end: 31/07/2025 17:52

online auction from 29th - 31st July 2025

This 72 foot long traditional working class narrowboat, which was refurbished by the current owners, is moored in an idylic, peaceful and private mooring on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal - part of which is 16 miles stretch of canal from the mooring with no locks to contend with for those beginning their narrowboat adventure. The Canal & River Trust (crt) licences covers you to travel on most inland waterways but for certain rivers additional licences might be required. The Sharpness and Gloucester Canal has manned Bridges and no locks but you don't pay for this when you use them.The2 cabin narrowboat benefits from a good deal of privacy being located on the opposite side of the usual tow path and with access via a short stroll from the car parking area, woodland and footbridge.

The current accommodation includes an open plan lounge/dining/study with woodburner, kitchen with appliances included- washing machine, fridge/freezer, dryer and cooker; 2 cabins (bedrooms) with storage/dressing area, and shower room. The embankment/garden area is secluded by woodland behind. The gas boiler provides hot water and central heating. There is also an electric hook up. The permanent mooring is for 12 months per annum and mooring costs are £350.00 plus £20.00 electricity pcm. Riverwitch has gas which is lpg, using a 13L bottle which costs approx. £42.00-£48.00 ( depending of the fluctuations in the market) and lasts between 8-12 weeks. The Canal and River Trust licence is £430.00 per quarter which pays for water, rubbish collection, sewage emptying and use of the locks.

Riverwitch is also being sold with all the necessarily batteries, inverter, Eberspatcher heater, and a well maintained Lister Engine and has had a full out of water survey in February and also up to date boat safe certificate. Marine finance and mortgages are available to buy boats.

Frampton on Severn is a picturesque village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. It is approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Gloucester and lies on the east bank of the River Severn, and on the west bank of the River Frome, from which it takes its name. The village is linked by footpath to the Sharpness Canal. There is a large village green, 22 acres in size and reputedly the longest in England. There is a designated Conservation Area around the green, including Tudor and Georgian houses, and the village also has a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Frampton Pools. Much of the village forms part of the Frampton Court Estate, owned by the Clifford family. The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal runs to the west side of the village and the green has three ponds. There are two pubs on The Green: The Bell Inn and The Three Horseshoes.

Note: Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Please contact the office to book a viewing and for the correct postcode Ground Floor Open plan lounge/dining/study, kitchen with appliances included (washing machine, fridge/freezer, dryer and cooker, bedroom 1 with dressing room area, bedroom 2, storage area (additional sleeping area) and shower room
Outside Embankment/Private garden area alongside the narrowboat and parking area

Tenure:
Advised Leasehold - to be verified by solicitor

Tenancies:
To be sold with vacant possession.