Property description
A wonderful two storey houseboat (959 sqft) moored on historic Taggs Island, with wonderful views along this idyllic stretch of the River Thames close to Hampton Court Palace. Immaculately presented throughout, the accommodation comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and lower and upper decked terraces. The houseboat is approached via a beautiful landscaped garden with off street parking and a separate garden studio (259 sqft).
2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 2 En Suites, Reception Room, Garden, Separate Garden Studio With Kitchen & W/C, Off Street ParkingHISTORY Taggs Island is situated on a stretch of the River Thames between Hampton Court and Hampton town centre, off the Hampton Court Road (A308). Sometimes referred to as the Thames Riviera, it is ideally located for the shops, restaurants, cafes etc. of East Molesey and Hampton and the National Rail stations of Hampton and Hampton Court. Kingston with its more comprehensive range of shopping amenities is within a short drive. There are also numerous state and private schools within a five mile radius.
LOCATION Taking the vehicle bridge across the river to Taggs Island, turn right and Half Mile is the second property situated on your right. An area is provided for parking opposite the property.
THE GARDEN Half Mile is approached via a deep garden which extends to the water's edge and provides a gravelled area with off street parking for one car, two wooden storage sheds, outside power point and space for dustbins. From here stepping stones lead to a further paved patio and a sitting area. Beneath an established climbing Rose, access is provided to a large garden studio which could be easily converted to provide a self contained nanny flat. The garden steps down to the river with a rockery complete with established shrubs and from here a gangway leads across the house boat.
THE HOUSEBOAT Part glazed UPVC front door, with an attractive glass and stainless steel canopy above stepping in to the entrance hall. Double glazed window to the front, recessed spotlights to ceiling, solid wood floor, radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard, electric fuse box, double glazed patio door stepping onto the rear lower decked area.
MASTER BEDROOM Large double glazed picture window with opening casements and plantation shutters to the rear providing direct views of the river, wall of fitted wardrobes providing both hanging and shelving space, solid wood floor, recessed spotlights to ceiling, radiator, door to
EN SUITE Modern suite incorporating a panel enclosed bath with side mounted mixer taps and hand held shower attachment, low level W/C, pedestal wash hand basin, separate corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, recessed spotlights to ceiling, Amtico style floor tiles and attractive mosaic wall tiling, chrome towel rail radiator, double glazed window to the front with obscured glazing.
GUEST BEDROOM Large double glazed picture window with opening casements and plantation shutters to the rear providing direct views of the river, further double glazed casement window to the side, recessed spotlighting to ceiling, solid wood flooring, built-in wardrobe, door to
EN SUITE SHOWER Impressive double width walk-in shower with chrome thermostatic controls and floor to ceiling glazed side panels, low level W/C, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome towel rail radiator, recessed spotlights to ceiling, boiler cupboard housing an Ideal Logic wall mounted boiler, double glazed casement windows to the front with obscured glazing, Amtico style floor tiling and further mosaic wall tiles.
LOWER DECK Accessed from the entrance hall is a full width wooden deck with steel balustrade and mooring bollards for a boat. There is also outside lighting and power point.
FIRST FLOOR
RECEPTION ROOM stunning double aspect reception room with vaulted ceiling and attractive wooden cross beams, glass and steel balustrade to stairwell central feature chimney breast with gas fire, radiator, twin double glazed casement windows to the front with plantation shutters and two further picture windows with opening casements overlooking the river to the rear. There are also double glazed French windows opening onto a terrace which has wooden decking and steel balustrade.
KITCHEN Double glazed casement windows to the front with plantation shutters and further sliding patio doors leading onto the rear terrace with views of the river beyond. There are an extensive selection of light oak wall and base units with brushed steel handles and contrasting solid wood work surfaces with ceramic tiled splashbacks. The kitchen has a range of AEG appliances including a built-in fridge-freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher, a four ring ceramic hob with glass and steel extractor hood above. A one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit, recessed spotlights to ceiling, slate effect floor tiling, space for a dining table and a radiator.
GARDEN STUDIO
KITCHEN Double glazed window overlooking the front garden, further double glazed skylight to the ceiling, attractive wood panelling to dado level, laminate wood flooring, range of built-in kitchen units with a solid wood work surface incorporating an inset porcelain butler sink with separate porcelain drainer to side, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, laminate wood flooring, range of fitted shelving, ceiling light points, cupboard providing access to electricity meter and fuse box, doors to
CLOAK ROOM Low level W/C, corner wash hand basin with electric hot water tap and further chrome cold water tap, wood panelling to dado level, laminate wood flooring, wall light point, extractor fan.
OFFICE/STUIDO/BEDROOM Attractive vaulted ceiling with steel cross beam, large Velux skylight to ceiling with integral black out blind, further casement window overlooking the garden, laminate wood flooring, attractive wood panelling to dado level, range of power points, two ceiling light points.
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