Merrymaid, Insworke Mill Quay, Mill... 3 bed houseboat for sale

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Merrymaid, Insworke Mill Quay, Mill... 3 bed houseboat for sale

Merrymaid, Insworke Mill Quay, Mill Road, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1EN
£20,000

Our Summary

  • For sale via Livestream Auction on 02/12/25 at 14:00
  • The upper level of the hull has recently undergone renovation with replacement of larch planks: the deck is functional but would benefit from further remedial work to complete the project
  • For Sale By Unconditional Livestream Auction Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 14:00

Description

<|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Here is a summary of the property description in a single paragraph: A three-bedroom houseboat, Merrymaid, is up for sale via livestream auction on December 2nd, 2025, with a guide price of £20,000 to £30,000 plus fees. The boat, built in 1952, is moored in Millbrook, Cornwall, and has a hull of larch on an oak frame with a length of 52 feet and a beam of 15 foot 6 inches. The accommodation consists of a saloon with living and dining areas, three cabins, a galley with a carved wooden sink and Calor gas oven, and a heads with a small wooden bath and hand basin. The boat has a traditional wood-burning stove for heat and an automatic pump to keep the bilges dry. The current mooring charges are £395.09 per month, including electricity, water, and parking for one car, and the boat is council tax exempt. The new owners will need to abide by local rules and be respectful of the small quiet community on the quay.