Dru Bouchain Péniche 40 (1949) For sale

Due to emigration, this comfortable houseboat NOVEX PENICHE is for sale.

Visually and technically, everything is state-of-the-art.
Freshly renovated in 2023 and fully furnished, this wonderful Peniche is immediately ready for your lifelong dream!

All necessary papers and contracts in place.
No boat license necessary to live!

Life on the water:

Welcome aboard the Peniche NOVEX in the picturesque French Champagne region!

Fall in love with the slow-paced life on the water as you gaze out of the portholes at the river in the morning on this classic cargo ship. The Peniche NOVEX is more than just a houseboat – it is a lifelong dream on the water, a refuge for romantics and nature lovers.

Details

The ship is an original PENICHE, built in 1949 in France. Shipyard: DRU BOUCHAIN.
Living space approx. 160sqm
Steel hull 38.5 x 5.05m. 380t
Motorized and ready to navigate.
Very good condition. Documentation and all papers available. Expert opinion, New berth contract (COT) for 5 years with VnF.

It is located in 51000 Chalons en Champagne. 1h TGV to Paris, 4h by car from Frankfurt / M.
Of course, the ship can also be taken elsewhere. The berth does not have to be taken over.

Exterior:

Three terraces (bow 20 sqm, middle 28 sqm, stern 20 sqm). A trunk about 6.5sqm. Walkable railing all around.
Two accesses, jetties 2x passerelle. Miscellaneous. Storage spaces.
Timonerie cab foldable, two separate entrances.

Interior:
Master Living Area:

Approx. 125sqm living space
Pellet stove 25kw central heating
Underfloor heating 5 heating circuits
3 showers / baths, 2 WC

Hot water:
1x Boiler 50L Sauna
1x Boiler 50L Captains Apartment
1x Heat Pump 200L Flat

2-fold insulation 15cm + spray insulation PERFECT
Super bright living area through 12x insulated glass windows. Electric shutters in the living room. Portholes.
Living area: wooden frame construction.

5KW solar system incl. grid feed.

Fresh water, sewage and electricity connection.
You live comfortably as on land!
Internet Mobile
Heavy current. Car charging option e-car.

Engine:

2000 liter diesel tanks (50% full)
Modern 10 liter 6 cylinder Renault turbodiesel 200hp. Runs perfectly.

Captains Apartment:

Captain's Lounge in the stern of the ship: The cosy Captain's Apartment invites you to relax. Here you can leave everyday life behind with a good book or a glass of wine.

This apartment is available for Airbnb rental. 33.75sqm

Not to be sneezed at:
Earn over 100€ per night without much effort. Guests have their own entrance, separate living unit and private terrace - no interference with their privacy.
Separated by a door, you provide privacy for your guests.

The wheelhouse "Timonerie" in tropical wood with original instruments and steering wheel has a wonderful all-round view. Insulating glass windows, hinged.

Various seating. Two doors to the terrace.

Private jetty / passerelle.

Below are two romantic cabins for your guests:
Sleeps 3. (double bed, single bed) 33.75sqm
AC air conditioning with heating. Shower, washbasin, toilet. Completely renovated in 2023. Perfect AIRBNB revenue stream. >100€/night.
20 sqm rear terrace with railing, lighting and garden furniture.

The ship is sold complete with contents:
You can get all the furniture and decorations. Fitted kitchen, washing machine, kayaks, fridges, high quality leather couch, beds, furniture etc.
Immediately ready to live in and ready to drive.