A houseboat that is in a prime mooring location on Ferry Quay in Woodbridge, off the River Deben, has come onto the market for a guide price of £165k with selling agent Fine & Country.

Bluebird was designed and built in 2013 as a replica to a 55ft by 12ft steel Dutch barge, and up until recently, was used as a designer and artists workspace and full time home. 

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From the quay, the gangway leads to the rear deck and door into the wheelhouse, which has panoramic windows offering views over the river, as well as a useful study area.

A small wooden staircase brings you down into the lower main living and kitchen area.

The main living area also houses the kitchen area, with plenty of spaceThe main living area also houses the kitchen (Image: Adrienne Kirby) There is room for a breakfast bar and chairs in the main living spaceThere is room for a breakfast bar and chairs in the main living space (Image: Adrienne Kirby)

The kitchen has white shaker-style base cabinets with wood worktops, as well as a wall cupboard for extra storage, a built-in fridge and space for a freestanding cooker and washer/dryer.

There's also room for a small breakfast table and chairs.

The living area sees lots of natural lightThe living area sees lots of natural light (Image: Adrienne Kirby) Bedroom one has been utilised as a further living spaceBedroom one has been utilised as a further living space (Image: Adrienne Kirby)

The living area is a cosy and bright space that features a non-opening skylight and plenty of windows along both sides of the boat. The space also has built-in shelving that is great for storage and displaying items.

Bedroom one is a good-sized double, with two porthole windows and double casement doors that open onto the foredeck. The space is currently used as a separate living room.

The bedroom offers plenty of privacy, and has a wardrobe and under bed storageThe bedroom has a wardrobe and under bed storage (Image: Adrienne Kirby)

The second bedroom has been utilised as the main bedroom and is also a double, with a large window at the head of the captain’s bed, which also has drawer storage underneath.

You will also find a wardrobe for clothes storage and further storage cupboards, with one having access to the bilge, waste and oil tanks.

Bluebird is completed by a shower room, which consists of an enclosed electric shower, Saniflo macerator WC with holding tank, and wash hand basin with built-in shelving.

You can enjoy views of the River Deben from the deckYou can enjoy views of the River Deben from the deck (Image: Adrienne Kirby)

Outside, the rear deck provides outdoor living space with waterside views, and there is potential to put up railings on the front deck to increase the open-air space.

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Bluebird is within walking distance of the town centre of Woodbridge and is in close proximity of local amenities, including retail, leisure and schooling.

Woodbridge also has a train station, with services to Ipswich, which then links to services to London Liverpool Street.

For more information, please contact Fine & Country.

PROPERTY FACTS
Bluebird, Woodbridge
Guide price: £165,000
Fine & Country, 01394 446007
fineandcountry.co.uk