* Wide Beam Houseboat
* Immaculately presented
* 2 Bedrooms
* Open plan living space
* Kitchen
* Bristol Marina Location
* Close to local amenities
* Walking Distance to Bristol City Centre
* Parking
**Description**
Purple Rain is an eye catching, beautifully crafted wide beam (60' x 12'
Collingwood hull) house boat with popular reverse layout has a spacious open
planned living space, fully equipped u - shaped kitchen area, a guest
bedroom/cabin with convertible double bed/office space, a modern and luxurious
walk - through bathroom with separate free - standing bath plus a walk - in shower
enclosure and vacuum WC. The trendy master bedroom/cabin with a fixed walk
around double bed plus ample wardrobe storage. Uniquely designed, she comes
fully furnished and is built for either liveaboard or leisure cruising; she
possibly has every bit of luxury you could want. Fitted with a 3KW Bow
Thruster for enhanced manoeuvrability. Powered by a Canaline 60hp Engine -
Hours - 310 hours. Navigation Lights. Inverter, Shore power inlet. 200 litres
freshwater tank.
Purple Rain has been crafted in a unique and contemporary way displaying
bright, bold, and contemporary colours throughout the inside decor and
furnishings. Cream painted tongue and groove panelling is displayed on the
walls and ceiling throughout the vessel. Hand manufactured bespoke reclaimed
wood furnishings and hard wood trimmings. Solid engineer - wood platforming
combined with premium thick carpet for luxury and practicality. Modern LED
beam fittings and mood colour changing strip beaming has been tailored. 20 x
240v electric sockets are supplied throughout. Purple Rain comes with Cockpit
covers bow & stern, cockpit cushions & cockpit also an exterior entertaining
area in stern cockpit and bow exterior area for enjoying sunrise and sunset
moments plus a table to gather around for al fresco dining on a summer's
evenings.
Purple Rain is presented in our opinion in excellent condition throughout and
has been carefully upgraded by the current owner and is immediately available
to view at Bristol Marina.
Sellers insight - When I first saw Purple Rain, I completely fell in love with
a home that always stayed the same but with the garden changing. I first
bought her in 2018 in Surrey in a small friendly marina then relocated jobs
from London to Bristol. When asked why I wanted the job I said I could move my
house to it. Which I did. After 3 months in Reading Marina waiting for the
locks to open to the Kennet and Avon, I moved her venturing down the K&A Canal
until finally reaching Bristol. When people come on board, they mainly comment
how relaxing it is and they can't believe it's on water.
It has a homely feel with a great sense of adventure. For me time slows down,
and I can spend hours either fishing, playing the piano or watching the
wildlife and the water. For several years I moor in the city for the winter
and the country outside Bath for the summer. It's the first time I have lived
on the water, and it's been the best 5 years.
Key Features of Collingwood 60' x 12' Widebeam:
Name: Purple Rain
Type: Wide Beam Barge
Year: 2014
Length: 18. 28 m
Location: Bristol Marina (United Kingdom)
Shipyard: Collingwood
Material: Steel
Beam: 3. 65 m
Ballast: -
Maximum number of passengers: -
Cabins: 2
Berths: 2
Heads: 1
Water capacity: -
Number of engines: 1
Power: 60 hp
Motor type: Inboard
Fuel type: Diesel
Make of the motor: Canaline 66
Engine usage (hours): 310
Major internal renovations including master bedroom, second bedroom and open
area living area.
Recent maintenance carried out being:
Full Hull service and repaint March 2022.
Last engine service date: Tbc.
Battery's replaced number & date: Tbc.
Stern awning renew 2022.
Bow awning renew 2020.
Bow thruster renewal 2019.
Kitchen area - A contemporary u - shape crafted kitchen area boasts solid oak
topped work surfaces inset sink unit with a range of gloss white curved
cupboard space beneath, manufactured in wine rack, breakfast bar, a combined
gas oven and grill, 4 burner gas hob, electric overhead extractor in stainless
steel finish within set illumination, under - counter 12v240v refrigerator and
freezer, microwave, 8kg Candy washer/dryer and a diesel boiler stored in
overhead cupboard.
General - Bow thruster, hot water, washing machine, Electric bilge pump,
Battery charger, diesel heating system, 3 types of electric (battery, solar
panels, 240V mains). Chemical head, bottled gas oven.
Heating - Contemporary hand manufactured multi gasoline burner with a chrome
chimney. Webasto 5. 2KW central heating (run off the diesel tank) with 4
radiators including towel rail in the bath compartment. Electric heater.
Open plan living area - The beautiful area has been laid with royal rubber
underlay with premium thick carpet. Consists of two large sofas, Samsung 44''
LED 3D flat screen TV wall mounted, coal and wood burning stove tailored to
seaport side of the bar on a glass hearth. Ample space to entertain your
friends and relax in this lovely calm space.
Bathroom - This fantastic contemporary 4 - piece bathroom with free - standing
bath and taps, a walk - in shower enclosure, a hand tank, and a vacuum Domestic
electric flush cassette toilet.
Second cabin / office - Spare cabin has a Queen size spare bed with underbed
storage. With an office space with bespoke drawers and cupboards.
Master cabin - Main cabin has underbed storage with bespoke headboard with
storage. Beautifully finished double wardrobe bespoke fitted. (Feel free to
add more).
Stern cockpit - Brilliant for entertaining but also has extensive storage
lockers which also include locker for 2 large gas bottles.
Bow cockpit - Leads on from the bedroom. Lovely to sit out in the summer and
great extra storage for logs and fuel with canopy for the winter. Includes
storage lockers.
Bristol marina mooring - Currently on winter mooring available until the end
of March 2024 and subject to normal Bristol Marina approval and references.
Gated access to marina, parking area, washing/shower facilities, and laundry
building. Marina office. Recycling area.
Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of
these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a
guide, and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer
is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate to have the
boat fully surveyed and inspected, river trialled and tested.

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