Hilda Rose

Looking for a characterful and well-equipped narrowboat in a prime London marina location? This 57ft Harbour Marine narrowboat offers an ideal blend of comfort, practicality and community atmosphere. This boat within the marina offers the perfect blend of high quality finish, sustainability, and a warm community atmosphere.

Enjoy a picturesque mooring at the end of a pontoon at the sought after Lee Valley Marina, Springfield on a permanent berth with shore electricity. The marina has excellent transport links and is walking distance to St. James Street, Clapton, Lea Bridge and Seven Sisters and only a short bus ride to Finsbury Park.

Boat specifications

• Model: Harbour Marine Cruiser Stern (1972) 

• Beam: 6ft 10in 

• Displacement: 16 tonnes 

• Cabin repainted: 2024/2025 

• Hull blacked: Renovated 2022 

• Last full survey: 05/2022 

• Boat Safety Scheme Certificate: expires 03/2028 

• Engine and power system: Lister SR3 19.5HP 2000RPM Engine Lister LH1250 Gearbox (Fully refurbished 2019) New Alternator (Installed 2018) 

• Fuel Tank: Series 3 70L (Installed 2016)

• Vitron Energy Smart Solar Charge Controller MPPT150/45TR (Installed 2021) 

• Vitron Energy Pure Sine Wave Inverter Phoenix 12/1200 (Installed 2019) 

• Vitron Energy Blue Smart Charger 12V/20A (Installed 2023) 

• LG Bi-Facial 450W Solar Panel (Up to 540W Dual Surface) (Installed 2021) 

• Enduroline 75AMP Starter Battery (Installed 08/2022) 3

•  x 12V 100AMP Leisure Batteries (Installed 2022) 

• Electrical Safety: Galvanic Isolator 100AMP (Installed 2021) 

Amenities and comfort

• Hot water: Morco Eco+ 6L Gas Boiler 

• Water system: Jabsco Par Max 4 Water Pressure Pump (Installed 2023) 

• Grey water disposal: Whale Grey Water Gulper (Installed 2014) 

• Toilet: Nature’s Head Composting Toilet w/ spare bottle & extractor fan (Installed 2018) 

• Security: RFID Fob System & Yale Locks on doors/hatches 

• Fridge: Vitrofrigo C85 IX 12/24V (Can run off shore power on 240V or 12V from batteries and solar power while cruising) 

• Cooking: Aga Range Master Professional Double Gas Cooker – Dual oven, grill and 4-ring gas hob 

• Heating: Morso Squirrel 1410 Woodburner (Requires new back plate) 

• Water storage: 600l Stainless Steel Water Tank (Installed 2014) 

Additional Features

• Interior: Reclaimed iroko hardwood herringbone flooring 

• Unique luxury: Japanese cherry wooden bathtub 

• Storage: Under-bed, under dining seat & bow benches + built-in cabinetry, wardrobe, bookshelves & kitchen cabinets 

• Windows: All replaced (2015) & resealed (2024) 

• Connectivity: Zyxel 5G wifi hub & Poynting XPOL-1-5G Antenna Booster 

Community & Facilities

Mooring transferable pending approval and transfer fees. Marina facilities includes shower blocks, laundry, toilets, elsan, waste collection and secure bike storage, alongside access to boat craning, workshop and hardstanding. Spring Lea Cruising Club offer a welcoming boat owner space with onsite bar, yoga classes and a lively social calendar.

The onsite chandlery provides easy access to gas, coal, wood, kindling as well as essential boat parts and supplies.

There's natural beauty with daily visits from cormorants, herons, swans, coots, moorhens. A kingfisher visits for many months of the year and also recent sightings of otters you can sometimes hear playing under the boat.