Energie Dutch Barge, Bristol Harbourside, Bristol

This distinctive Dutch barge, constructed in 1927, presents a remarkable opportunity for further investment in enhancing this charming houseboat. Presently configured into three separate apartments, it comprises a two-bedroom unit, a four/five-bedroom unit, and a one-bedroom apartment located in the original boatman's quarters within the wheelhouse.

Energie is fully connected to all essential services, including electricity, fresh water, and sewage. Apartment 1 features oil central heating, while apartments 2 and 3 are equipped with electric heating. Additionally, a floating pontoon - not only facilitates maintenance but also serves as an outdoor seating area.

Acquired in 1997 by the current owners, the vessel has been meticulously maintained and upgraded throughout their tenure. They have raised their family aboard this vessel, which has provided a splendid family home positioned centrally along Bristol's picturesque floating harbour. Energie, was designed for navigation on the Rhine and is too large to navigate British Waterways under her own power. She is permanently moored in Bristol Harbourside as a houseboat. She could be towed to a new mooring if required.

Sellers Insight
Energie operated as a grain barge on the Rhine. The Dutch owners lived in the 1 bedroom accommodation below the wheelhouse and bought their 2 sons up on the boat. The crane that can still be seen on deck was used to lift their car on deck when travelling from port to port. The self-contained flat - known as the Wheelhouse Flat, is their original accommodation.

In the late 1990’s Energie was considered too small to continue transporting grain so the Dutch government offered grants to take her out of commission. She was sold to her current owners who bought her to their shipyard in Bristol - David Abels Shipyard.

They lived in the existing accommodation for several years whilst slowly converting her as a home for themselves and their growing family. She has been in their ownership ever since and one of their sons has recently converted the last remaining empty spaces into a 2 bedroomed flat for himself.

The owners have now retired and feel it is time to sell her and find new beginnings for her as she enters her centenary.

Further information
Recently replaced shower unit in the main household and the sewage pump for the whole boat last year. Recent survey February 2023 and available to potential interested parties.

Specification
Place of build: Amsterdam, Holland.
Loa:40.25m:
Beam: 6.5m
Draft: 1.25m
Engine:
Steel construction
Connected to all services: Electricity, Sewage, Water, Telephone, Satellite Broadband