Description

Premier Houseboats are delighted to present Velaire, a Powles 46 cruiser offering generous accommodation and excellent potential, moored securely on a residential berth.
With her impressive living space and classic lines, Velaire is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a comfortable floating home with the option to restore or cruise in the future.

Velaire offers a bright and versatile interior, with well-proportioned rooms throughout.
The aft cabin provides a good-sized double berth, while the large saloon benefits from excellent headroom and abundant natural light, creating a spacious and welcoming living area.
The galley is well equipped, featuring a gas oven and hob, fridge, and washing machine, together with ample worktop and storage space. A wet room and a second double cabin complete the lower accommodation, making Velaire a practical and comfortable liveaboard.
Heating and hot water are provided by a multi-fuel burner and gas water heater, ensuring warmth and efficiency all year round.
The navigation area doubles as a day lounge, with a canopy that can be opened up during warmer months—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Externally, Velaire offers ample deck space, currently finished with astro turf, providing a great outdoor seating or garden area.
Powered by twin Cummins diesel engines (740hp combined), Velaire has plenty of cruising capability. However, as she has been used solely as a static home in recent years, the engines will require servicing and routine maintenance before being used under power.
Structurally sound and offering exceptional potential, Velaire could be transformed into a beautiful, affordable floating home with only minor aesthetic updating required.

The mooring is situated within walking distance of a general store and restaurant/diner, with excellent local transport links and amenities nearby.
The surrounding village community offers:
Schools for all ages
Doctors, dentist, chemist, and shops
Restaurants, takeaways, swimming pool, and leisure centre
For commuters, the A2/M2 provides fast routes to London and the Kent coast, while Strood Station offers high-speed rail services to London in around 40 minutes. The area is also close to the River Medway, with sailing facilities and scenic countryside walks.

Velaire represents a wonderful opportunity to own a large and versatile cruiser that combines comfortable living with classic design and the potential to cruise once recommissioned.
With only a modest amount of cosmetic work needed, she offers excellent value as both a residential home and a project for enthusiasts.

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All boats listed are sold on a secure residential mooring unless otherwise stated. It is, of course, your responsibility to introduce yourself to the mooring or marina owners to discuss continuation of the mooring. Most residential moorings are secure areas with mains electric and water provided, mooring fees for a secure residential mooring tend to be between £1 and £2 per foot of length per week.

Disclaimer

Premier Houseboats offers the details of this advert in good faith as it was presented by the seller or his representative but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the described item within this advert. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. The Item described within this advert is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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