One-bedroom houseboat near picturesque Little Venice, London for sale for £42,500

A modern houseboat near central London is on the property market for less than £43,000.

If you can’t afford to splash the cash to live in a swanky apartment in the centre of London, why not try out a cheaper alternative for a fraction of the price? Located on the picturesque Regent’s canal, this one-bedroom houseboat could be your chance to live the London lifestyle with easy access to the city.

For just £42,500 you could live minutes from the scenic Little Venice and seconds from Warwick Avenue and Royal Oak tube station - perfect for commuting into the office. The Zoopla advert states ‘there is plenty of internal storage and decks front and back with lovely views. There is a fully equipped kitchen and the sofa in the living area can be converted into a sofa bed. The single bed pulls out to make a double bed.

“There is central heating, a boiler for hot water, internal LED lighting and a TV, outside flood lights front and rear, and additional solar power system.”

The canal barge also has a woodburner as well as radiators which blend into the swish decor. And if you’re planning on bringing children, the boat is is also located near two primary schools and St.Mary’s Hospital for any emergencies

Where: Delamere Terrace, London W2

Price: £42,500

Estate agent: Liv London