Rowan - £54,995

Rowan is a distinctive 58ft traditional stern narrowboat built in 1976 as a replica coal boat, offering a unique blend of heritage character and modern liveaboard comfort. Thoughtfully refitted for extended cruising, the boat has most recently been used as a floating coffee boat on the Upper Lee and Lower Stort, where it traded from September 2024. The extensive refit has created a practical and welcoming living space while retaining many of the traditional features that give the boat its charm.

Entering from the stern, you'll find a beautifully preserved traditional boatman's cabin providing three berths, complete with a solid fuel stove, pull-down table, LED lighting, 12-volt socket, and ample storage cupboards. Moving forward through the engine room, the spacious galley has been fitted with modern soft-close units, attractive beech worktops, a gas cooker, Brita Quell inline water filtration system, electric water heater, stainless steel sink, coffee machine and grinders, three fridges, and a freezer, creating a well-equipped space for both day-to-day living and entertaining aboard.

The dinette and saloon offer a bright and comfortable social space, featuring a single bed/sofa with storage beneath, a pull-up dining table, diesel heater housing, antique display unit, and beech countertops. Natural light pours in through a skylight, while both 12-volt and 240-volt sockets provide flexibility whether cruising or moored. A water tank level indicator adds practicality for extended periods aboard.

Further forward, the bathroom is generously equipped with a three-quarter offset bath and handheld shower, cassette toilet, vanity unit with a stylish glass countertop sink, electric towel rail, storage shelving, skylight, and a convenient 12-volt socket. The master bedroom provides a comfortable retreat with a full king-size bed positioned above a substantial 1,500-litre water tank, alongside under-bed storage, two clothing cupboards, LED lighting, and a range of 12-volt, USB, and 240-volt power outlets.

Powered by a reliable Lister SR3 19hp diesel engine, Rowan has benefited from recent maintenance including a new starter motor, alternator, and silencer, with only approximately 50 hours completed since the last service. Combining traditional narrowboat character, generous accommodation for up to six berths, extensive storage, and a versatile layout, Rowan is a truly unique vessel perfectly suited to life afloat, extended cruising, or weekend escapes on the waterways.