Looking for a new way of life living on the sunny waterways of Provence

€682,500  £582,855
Region: Provence
Department: Bouches-du-Rhone
Location: Arles
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 9
W/Cs: 9
Ref No: 183417
Type: Any
Date Added: 22/06/2021
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Looking for a new way of life living on the sunny waterways of Provence<br>Here is a unique opportunity to buy a 50m long Peniche which offers various possibilities<br>This can be a very large house boat for an extended family or those who like to entertain and accommodate their friends, or as has been used for in the past a floating hotel /restaurant with live music or any combination of the aforementioned<br>The boat has 3 decks, the lower deck 172 m2, the main deck 172 m2 and the upper deck 100 m2<br>The Peniche is equipped for independent living and is capable of travelling the length of the country with its vast river network (however the Peniche is too long to navigate the locks on the canals)<br>Boarding the boat from the front onto the main deck, there is a 35 m2 terrace capable of seating 20 people at tables wishing to eat.<br>From here you enter a huge living area/restaurant hall of 80 m2 with bar and 2 WC's , this area is capable of providing for 60 covers.<br>Behind the bar is a fully equipped professional kitchen and beyond that a service/laundry room with industrial washing machines and towel and linen storage<br>Beyond the service area is a private former mariner's apartment of 35 m2 with living/sleeping area, corner kitchen, shower room and WC. This part of the boat has been left untouched in its original state and is therefore in need of renovation but could easily be transformed into a guardians or managers accommodation. Finally on this deck at the front of the boat is a small mariner's cabin.<br>Finally there is an upper deck accessed from a stairway leading off from a corridor at the side of the bar where there is also a security access off the boat from the main deck.<br>The upper deck comprises of 2 terraces the larger of the 2 is 65 m2 which provides an ideal sundeck/bar/restaurant, the 2nd terrace of 35 m2 is directly above the apartment and could be linked to the apartment below to provide extended accommodation which could be enclosed. The 2 terraces are separated by the wheel-house<br>This is a very unique proposition which offers many varied possibilities/combinations and which can be purchased privately as an individual or as a company. Depending upon the chosen option VAT may be applied.<br><br>POSTCODE 13200<br>BEDROOMS 9<br><br>Property features:<br><br>Commercial<br><br>Immediately habitable<br><br>House<br><br>Riverside location

Outbuildings: Moored up on river bank with small garden area, veg patch post box and garden shed
Home Features: Central Heating, Electricity connected, Patio/Deck, Septic Tank, Washer/Dryer, Water connected, Waterview
Community Features: Beach, Bike Paths, Boating, Entertainment, Golf course, Hypermarket, Lake, Local Shops, Playground/Park, Pool, Restaurants, River facilities, Spa/Jacuzzi, Sports Complex, Tennis Courts

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