iad France - Georges Braibant presents: LET YOURSELF DREAM! Discover this NAVIGABLE barge converted into a home, offering a unique and charming FAMILY living space along the water. Built in 1933, this 170m² living space barge combines history, originality, and modernity to provide an unusual and enchanting living environment. For over 40 years, the current owners have transformed it into a living
iad France - Georges Braibant presents: LET YOURSELF DREAM! Discover this NAVIGABLE barge converted into a home, offering a unique and charming FAMILY living space along the water. Built in 1933, this 170m² living space barge combines history, originality, and modernity to provide an unusual and enchanting living environment. For over 40 years, the current owners have transformed it into a living space unlike any other in the world of river housing, while respecting its heritage character. The main living area includes: - A beautiful 40m² living room with oak flooring and custom furniture - A functional dining room with an open kitchen - A 48m² workshop space to be reclaimed - 2 cabin bedrooms plus a 3rd bedroom in the forward peak - A bathroom with bathtub and shower All the boat’s fittings are made from precious and varied woods: oak, Indian rosewood, elm, ash, mahogany, babinga, yew... (about forty different species). The barge master’s quarters, accessible independently via the wheelhouse, include: - 2 sleeping bunks (one large) - A bathroom with toilet - A kitchenette This area retains fittings from the barge’s original construction: American mahogany, glasswork, engraved glass, bronze. The 1933 teak wheelhouse and a 20m² terrace with a removable stainless steel structure complete the features. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Marne riverbanks from inside or from the exterior deck during relaxing moments. Located in Joinville-le-Pont, this barge benefits from a privileged location within a small water village of about fifteen boats, close to shops, schools, and public transport. Technical details: - Length: 38.5 m - Width: 5.05 m (Freycinet gauge) - Up-to-date certifications (September 2023, valid for 10 years) - Valid mooring permit (COT) - Classified as a Heritage Interest vessel (annual navigation sticker at reduced rate) - General Motors 4.71 engine, 100 HP, with bow thruster - Fuel heating complemented by a JØTUL wood stove and reversible air conditioning - 12V electricity (batteries + solar panels) for navigation - 220V with Victron inverter - Onan 5 kW generator - Secure mooring system designed to operate at all flood levels Experience a unique lifestyle and be charmed by the timeless appeal of this floating home. Specializing in the sale of barges and other houseboats, I am available to provide information on the specific aspects of this type of dwelling. Agency fees payable by the seller. Property not subject to energy performance diagnosis (DPE). Information on risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation for brush clearing, is available on the Géorisques website. This real estate listing was written under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Georges Braibant, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS [hidden information] France, registered with the VERSAILLES RSAC under number [hidden information], holder of the real estate canvassing card for the company [hidden information] France SAS. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/