An extraordinary way to live

Open living and dining area with wooden table set for two, gray sofas, plants, and a view of water through large open doors with a spiral staircase outside.
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Custom-built houseboats

Custom-designed luxury houseboats

Your home should reflect your lifestyle and inspire you daily. At Waterspace Living, we create bespoke houseboats that combine craftsmanship, style, and function to suit your specific needs.
From the initial consultation, you'll work closely with our in-house design team to ensure every detail reflects your vision.
Our homes offer spacious, light-filled interiors designed for relaxing, entertaining, and embracing the waterside lifestyle. With thoughtful features, like Quooker taps, integrated wine fridges and beautiful lighting, our houseboats are exceptionally comforatable and luxurious.
Explore our available models and customise finishes and features to create a houseboat that’s uniquely yours.
Modern living room with gray sectional sofa, armchair, chessboard on coffee table, and large windows overlooking water with an outdoor seating area and spiral staircase.
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Turnkey Houseboats

Turnkey Houseboats. Move to your chosen mooring in just a few weeks.

Some of our clients fall in love with one of our interior designed houseboats and purchase them fully furnished so they can move onto the water in a matter of weeks. Explore our turnkey houseboats that are available to purchase now.

If you want to find out more, contact us.
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Moorings

All of our houseboats are sold with a fully transferable berth at a mooring location of your choice

Our carefully selected mooring locations are chosen for their character, convenience, and quality surroundings, with access to essential facilities and excellent transport links. Whether you’re seeking peaceful waterside views or a lively marina atmosphere, our moorings provide the ideal setting for everyday living.

Find your place, settle in, and embrace life on the water.
Cozy boat interior with a dining table set for four with wine glasses and a bottle, leather sofa, armchair, and windows showing water outside.
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Custom-designed houseboats
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Custom-built houseboats

Woman with blonde hair sitting on a chair on a houseboat, reading a book with her feet up near a city canal with modern buildings and swans in the water.
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Turnkey houseboats
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Turnkey houseboats
Narrowboat moored in a calm urban marina at dusk with modern and brick buildings in the background.
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Moorings
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Moorings

New houseboats

Whether you are seeking a bespoke, custom-designed houseboat or a turnkey home ready to move onto immediately, we offer the perfect solution.

Every one of our high-end interior designed boats is sold complete with a transferable berth in  the most desirable locations.

From central London to serene leafy stretches of the Thames, you are not just acquiring a stunning home; you are also securing a coveted location.

Which custom-designed houseboat is for you?

Discover boats that combine style, performance and luxury.

Modern kitchen with navy blue cabinets, gold handles, a white farmhouse sink, built-in microwave, gas stove with pot, and a window above the sink.

This light-filled and open design allows the owner to add their own personal style and the flexibility to use the rooms as you wish, putting in furniture and storage where you need it most. With a host of customisable options, our interior designers will help you create your dream home – think of it like a beautiful unfurnished apartment on the water.

Modern kitchen and dining area with light wood furniture, gray cabinets, a vase with flowers, and a dining table set with dishes and a loaf of bread.

Designed to feel more like a boutique hotel than a houseboat, the Hampton range incorporates intelligent built-in storage thoughout, with 2 generous double bedrooms, feature fireplaces and luxurious bathrooms. Our in-house team will work with you to build a stunnning interior designed floating home which is fully furnished and ready for you to move onto.

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A Personal Approach to Design
"I really enjoy meeting our new clients in person so we can design the perfect floating home together. It’s always great fun going through swatches of fabrics, tiles, colour charts and deciding on all the many little details that are needed to make the finished interior and exterior look and feel beautiful"
Anna, Designer

Discover our moorings

Your perfect home is always a combination of the right property in the right location, and buying a residential boat is no different.  We put as much care into the quality of your mooring location as we do the build of your boat.

Features of our boats

Spacious

Thoughtfully designed interiors that maximise comfort & everyday liveability.

Handcrafted

Expertly built with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring lasting quality in every finish.

Design-led

A considered blend of style and function, created to elevate life on the water.
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Waterspace Living was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish!
"Waterspace Living was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish! From the moment I first enquired, their team made the entire process seamless and exciting — and the result? Living aboard the Waterspace Living Greenwich 70ft widebeam has genuinely been a dream come true. There is nothing quite like waking up on the water every morning. The sense of calm and serenity is something I never expected to find in everyday life, and now I can't imagine living any other way. The boat itself is stunning — beautifully crafted and the perfect place to call home. If you're thinking about making the move to life on the water, don't hesitate. Waterspace will make it happen, and you won't look back!"
Scott J
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Limehouse Marina

FAQs

We know that buying or selling a waterside or floating home comes with its own unique considerations. Whether you’re curious about the lifestyle, the process, or how we work, here are some of the most common questions we get asked.

How soon can I have a boat?

Some boats are in stock and can be yours immediately. Boats that are built to order take between 10-16 weeks to deliver.

Do I own the mooring?

No, you will pay an annual license fee to the mooring operator for a fixed term agreement of typically between 10-50 years, renewable on an annual basis after that. The fee includes services and facilities at the moorings such as utilities and waste disposal.

How can I learn to drive the boat?

We will give you all the training you need at handover and you can come back to us any time if you need further help. We’ll ensure you are confident with all the systems onboard and how to move your boat. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) offers an Inland Waterway Helmsman Certificate [rya.org.uk].

Do I need special permission to leave the mooring?

It depends where you are moored and where you are going. At Hazlemere Marina, no, you can just untie your ropes and go. From Bramley Falls on the Thames you’ll need to arrange passage through the lock.

What are the running costs I should consider?

Key costs of living on a boat include licence fee, mooring fee, safety certificate (like an MOT), boat maintenance, utilities, council tax and insurance.

Can I get a mortgage for a boat?

There are specialist lenders for marine mortgages. We recommend you deal with a company that is a member of British Marine, the trade federation for the boating industry. Please talk to us if you need a mortgage and we’ll help you with this.

Do I have to pay stamp duty?

No, there is no stamp duty on residential boats.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply exploring life by the water, get in touch with our team for personalised advice.

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