Description

Property Description

Talisman represents a rare opportunity to acquire a spectacular, purpose-built floating home offering an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle on the tidal River Itchen. Perfectly blending city convenience with a tranquil, natural retreat, this property sits within an exclusive, highly desirable community of just 13 floating homes.

Exceptional Living & Entertaining Spaces

The heart of the home is a sprawling, light-filled open-plan living and dining area. This space transitions effortlessly through wide doors onto a beautiful lower deck, offering instant, uninterrupted access to the water. Upstairs, a massive upper deck functions as an elevated outdoor oasis, fully equipped with an outdoor kitchen and a generous seating area designed for alfresco dining and entertaining. The house is highly insulated with 90mm timber log and 100mm Celotex making heating and cooling requirements minimal.

Accommodation, Deck, 12m Outbuilding and Car park

The main residence features three well-appointed double bedrooms designed to maximize space and comfort. An incredible addition to the property is the fully insulated 12-metre outbuilding. Outfitted with its own integrated kitchen and bathroom, this versatile structure offers immense potential as a premium home office, guest annex, or creative studio.
The Houseboat comes with allocated space in private carpark and access to shared communal garden.

Boating, Fishing & Wildlife

For marine enthusiasts, the property provides the immediate ability to moor a vessel up to 28ft, granting effortless access to Southampton Water and the world-renowned sailing waters of The Solent. Positioned on a tidal section of the river, residents can fish for Sea Bass and Mullet directly from the home's deck. The area is a haven for local wildlife; regular visitors include resident black and white swans, oyster catchers, kingfishers, woodpeckers, and the occasional passing seal.

Unrivalled Stability & Ultra-Low Running Costs

Unlike traditional houseboats, Talisman offers the absolute luxury of standard residential infrastructure. Connected directly to mains sewage, water, and electricity, it eliminates all the maintenance hassles typically associated with marine holding tanks and traditional hulls which require maintenance.
The houseboat sits on a 25-year renewing lease with Southampton City Council at an incredibly low rate of just £185 per month, which includes water rates, paired with the lowest tier Council Tax Band A (£1,588 year).

This property cannot be mortgaged via traditional residential lenders. Strictly Cash Buyers Only.
Proof of funding required prior to viewings

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