A HOUSEBOAT lauded as “one of the best homes” by Channel 4 star is up for sale and has been spotted at a fraction of the price.
Amazing Spaces presenter George Clarke previously raved about the converted barge, which has seen its price tag slashed by £175,000.
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The converted 1960s houseboat, which is spread across two levels, is moored up in Penton Hook Marina in Chertsey, Surrey.
It was initially on the market for £750,000 but is now being sold at a bargain £525,000.
It comes after owners Rohan Tully and ex-wife Christina struggled to secure a sale for the famous vessel.
In 2020, the couple appeared on George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces on Channel 4.
They explained how they had given up their rental property in Paddington, central London, to renovate the boat.
George, who presents the show, called the houseboat “one of the best homes I’ve ever seen”.
The pair initially looked to flog their home through an Omaze raffle after others sellers had success through the same route.
And when that didn’t work out, the couple managed to secure a private buyer for the houseboat.
But the sale fell through when the interested party pulled out, choosing to move abroad and pursue a different opportunity.
Now, Rohan has decided to cut down the price.
Speaking to Luxury Property News, Rohan said: “We initially tried to sell the houseboat via a raffle.
“Having seen others doing it, I thought it was an innovative approach to selling.
“Myself and Christina would have gotten something out of it, and a charity would get something out of it.
“Obviously the winner of the houseboat would also get something out of it.
“We were late to the game though and it didn’t work out. But I have no regrets and if you don’t try, you don’t know.”
The renovations were completed in 2020 and the vessel features a spacious living room and a large kitchen dining area.
Large French doors lead out to an outdoor terrace and the master bedroom is en-suite, with a bath and twin basin vanity unit.
Another bathroom and two other single bedrooms can also be found onboard.
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The old cargo barge comes from Belgium, where Rohan purchased it for less than £100,000, according to the Daily Mail.
Rohan has now moved onto his next project abroad and is hoping that their houseboat will be sold soon.
He added: “I’m already onto my next project so I would like to see the houseboat go to someone who will enjoy it as much as we did.
“It was a wonderful family home that we enjoyed creating.
“We paid a lot of due care and attention to the boat’s conversion and finish.
“Everyone who has seen it has loved it, and we have some great memories of the project and living there.”
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