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Description
This home on water for sale is a stationary floating house built on floats. It measures 13.50 m overall by 5.00 m wide, with a 9.60 x 3.30 m house and wide deck space around it, and it weighs about 13 tonnes. Without an engine, it is designed to stay put at a chosen mooring, giving you a calm, permanent home with water all around. It is new, built to order, and we quote delivery worldwide.
A home on water gives you the peace of waterside living at a fraction of the price of most waterfront property. This page covers the specifications, how a stationary floating home works, the ways owners use it, preparing a mooring site, permits, costs, ordering and delivery.
Home on water for sale: Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Home on water |
| Type | Stationary floating house on floats |
| Condition | New, built to order |
| Overall length | 13.50 m (about 44 ft 3 in) |
| Maximum width | 5.00 m (about 16 ft 5 in) |
| House dimensions | 9.60 m x 3.30 m |
| Weight | About 13,000 kg |
| Propulsion | None, stationary model |
| Design category | D (sheltered waters) |
| Layout | Planned with you and confirmed in your quote |
| Price | $129,000 |
Interior layout, finishes and systems are agreed with you and confirmed in writing with your quote.
Why Choose a Stationary Home on Water?
Not everyone wants to cruise. Many people simply want to live on the water, wake up to it every morning, and come home to it every evening. A stationary home on water is built for exactly that.
With no engine, there is nothing to service, no fuel to buy and no licence to drive it. The whole budget goes into the house and its floating base. The result is a calm, stable home that sits at its mooring year after year.
A 13.50 x 5.00 m platform carries a 9.60 x 3.30 m house, leaving generous deck space for a terrace, plants, outdoor dining and lounging. At around 13 tonnes, the home on water for sale sits heavily and steadily in the water, so it feels solid underfoot rather than boat like.
Built on Floats: Waterside Living Without Flood Worries
Houses built on the shore near lakes and rivers face real challenges. Builders must think about water depth, ground level and flooding, and lakefront homes can be at risk during heavy rain and storms. Building on the shore often means raising the house, extra foundations and higher costs.
A home on water avoids many of those problems because it floats. When the water rises, the house rises with it. When it falls, the house settles back down. With a properly designed mooring that allows vertical movement, the house stays level and dry through normal water level changes.
Ways Owners Use a home on water for sale
A permanent home
For couples and small families, a home on water can be a full time residence with water views from every window.
A holiday home
Moored on a favourite lake or river, it becomes a weekend and holiday retreat you can reach without packing a car full of camping gear.
A holiday rental
Waterside stays are some of the most sought after holiday rentals. When you are not using it, the home on water can earn income from guests.
A guest house or studio
If you own waterfront land, moor it at your own jetty as a guest suite, home office, art studio or yoga space.
A business on the water
A small office, therapy room, shop or cafe on the water draws attention and gives customers a memorable experience.
Planning Your home on water for sale Layout
The 9.60 x 3.30 m house gives you about 31.7 square metres of interior floor area. That suits a comfortable one or two bedroom home with a living area, kitchen and bathroom, or an open plan studio. The designer will work through how you plan to live, how many people will sleep aboard, and what matters most to you, whether that is a big kitchen, a second bedroom or a home office corner.
Outside, the deck around the house adds a lot of living space. Owners use it for dining tables, sun loungers, planters, a hot tub or simply a bench facing the sunset.
Preparing a Site for Your home on water for sale
Because the home on water stays in one place, the mooring is part of the project. Talk to a marina or local marine contractor about:
- Water depth. Enough depth under the floats at the lowest expected water level.
- Mooring method. Piles, posts, chains or anchors that hold the house in place while letting it rise and fall.
- Access. A gangway or bridge from the shore that adjusts with water level.
- Utilities. Connections for electricity, fresh water and waste water, or onboard systems instead.
- Shelter. A protected spot out of strong wind and waves.
- Delivery access. A route for the truck and crane to get the house into the water.
Where It Can Be Moored
The home on water for sale is built to design category D. Under the European Recreational Craft rules, category D covers sheltered waters in winds up to force 4 and significant waves up to about 0.3 m, with occasional waves up to 0.5 m. Ideal locations are marinas, sheltered lakes, calm rivers and protected harbour basins. Avoid exposed shores where storms bring bigger waves.
Permits and Rules
Rules for floating homes vary by country, region and waterway, and they change over time. Before ordering, find out:
- Whether a floating home is allowed at your chosen site.
- Whether it counts as a boat, a building or something in between for planning and tax purposes.
- Whether full time residence is permitted.
- Rules for waste water and connections.
- Permits for rentals or business use.
- Insurance requirements.
Your local planning office, waterways authority or marina is the place to start. We will supply the documents they ask for.
Running Costs to Plan For
- Mooring or site fees.
- Insurance for the structure, contents and liability.
- Utilities such as electricity, water and waste.
- Maintenance of floats, mooring, deck and finishes.
- Winter care in cold climates.
With no engine, there are no fuel or engine service costs. Compared with a waterfront house, the purchase price and many ongoing costs are usually much lower.
Moving It if You Need To
A stationary home is not meant to cruise, but it can still be moved. If you change marinas or relocate, a work boat or tug can tow or push it to a new mooring over short distances on calm water. For longer moves, it can be lifted out and transported by road. That flexibility is one more advantage over a house on land.
A Day at Home on the Water
You wake to light rippling on the ceiling. Coffee is taken out to the deck, where ducks are already busy along the shore. Work happens at a desk with a view of the lake. At lunch you sit outside in the sun. In the evening friends come over, crossing the gangway with a bottle of wine, and dinner is served on the terrace as the sky turns orange. Later, the only sound is the water against the floats. That is everyday life in a home on water for sale.
Floating Home or Lakeside Cottage?
A cottage on the shore of a popular lake can cost many times more than a floating home, and land prices near water keep rising. On top of the purchase price come property taxes, garden upkeep and, in flood prone areas, costly protection and insurance.
A home on water for sale gives you the same or better view for far less. You are on the water, not beside it. Water levels are less of a worry because the house floats. And if your plans change, the house can be moved to a new site rather than sold with the land.
There are trade offs. You need a suitable mooring, local rules may limit where floating homes can go, and mortgages for floating homes can be harder to find than for houses on land. Talk to local lenders and your marina early.
Making It Pay as a Holiday Rental
Holiday guests love the idea of sleeping on the water. To run your home on water as a rental:
- Confirm that your site allows paying guests and get any permit needed.
- Arrange insurance that covers guests and liability.
- Furnish it simply and durably, with good beds and a well stocked kitchen.
- Make the deck the star of your listing photos.
- Write a clear guest guide for heating, water, waste and safety.
- Arrange cleaning and laundry between stays.
- Offer extras such as kayaks or a small boat for guests to explore.
Off Grid Options
Many sites have mains electricity and water, but some of the most beautiful spots do not. Ask us about options such as solar panels with battery storage, water filtration, larger holding tanks and efficient heating. With the right systems, a home on water for sale can sit on a remote lake with little or no connection to shore services.
Interior Style Ideas
Floating homes suit light, simple interiors that draw the eye to the view. Pale timber floors, white walls and big windows make the space feel larger. Built in storage keeps clutter away. Soft furnishings in blues, greens and natural linen echo the water outside. If you prefer a cosier feel, warm wood panelling and a small stove make the house a snug winter retreat. The designer will help you balance style, storage and practical choices.
Children and Pets
Families with young children should add railings with self closing gates, non slip decking and a rule that life jackets are worn outside. Pets need a safe ramp on and off the gangway and a shaded spot in summer. Check marina or site rules on pets before moving in.
More Questions Buyers Ask
Can I get a mortgage?
Some lenders finance floating homes, but terms differ from house mortgages. Speak to local lenders and specialist marine finance companies.
Does it need a licence?
As it has no engine, you will not need a licence to drive it, but site and residence permits may still apply.
How long does the build take?
It depends on your layout and the builder’s schedule. We confirm an estimate with your quote.
Can I add a second storey or roof terrace?
Ask us. Some changes are possible on a custom build, subject to stability and the builder’s approval.
Home on water for sale vs Other Houseboats
| Model | Length x width | House | Engine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home on water | 13.50 x 5.00 m | 9.60 x 3.30 m | Stationary | $129,000 |
| Apart XL | 12.00 x 5.00 m | 8.50 x 4.50 m | 2 x 50 hp | $127,900 |
| Barge house | 15.00 x 5.05 m | 11.00 x 4.50 m | 2 x 50 hp | $159,900 |
| Modern House 15 | On request | On request | On request | $169,000 |
Choose the home on water if you want a calm, permanent floating home with no engine to maintain. Choose the Apart XL or barge house if you want to move your home under its own power.
Working From Home, on the Water
Remote work has made floating homes far more practical. A desk by a window overlooking the water is a better office than most. Make sure your site has good mobile coverage, or plan for a wired or satellite connection. Add a backup battery for your router and laptop, and good lighting for winter afternoons. Many owners say they are calmer and more focused working on the water than they ever were in a city office.
Living Small, Living Well
About 31.7 square metres inside is enough for a comfortable life if you plan well. Choose furniture that does two jobs, such as a sofa bed or a bench with storage. Use wall space for shelves and hooks. Keep a dock box or small shed on shore for tools, bikes and seasonal gear. Move dining and lounging outdoors whenever the weather allows, since the deck is part of your home. Owners of a home on water for sale often find they need far less space than they thought.
Delivery and Launch Day
Moving a 13 tonne house takes planning. We coordinate transport to the nearest suitable port or delivery point. Your local contractor arranges a crane of the right capacity and confirms that roads and the launch site can take the load. The mooring, gangway and utility connections should be ready before the house arrives. Once it is afloat and secured, the systems are checked and you receive the builder’s handover notes. Then it is time to move in.
Insuring a Floating Home
Ask a specialist insurer to cover the structure and floats, the contents, liability and any rental or business use. Give them the mooring location, the mooring method, and whether you will live aboard full time.
How Ordering Works
- Contact us with your plans and your chosen site.
- Plan the layout and finishes with the designer.
- Receive your quote with full specification, price and build estimate.
- Prepare the site with your local contractor or marina.
- Build to order.
- Delivery and launch at your site.
Worldwide Delivery
We sell the home on water for sale to buyers worldwide. Delivery is planned for each order, covering transport, the port of arrival and lifting the house into the water at your site. Send us your location and we will include a freight plan with your quote.
Please read our terms and conditions and refund and return policy, and see our customer reviews.
Caring for Your home on water for sale
- Inspect floats, mooring connections and the gangway regularly.
- Clean floats at the waterline to limit growth.
- Check that the mooring lets the house rise and fall freely.
- Ventilate the house to prevent condensation.
- Protect water systems from frost in cold climates.
- Wash and treat the deck and exterior each season.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly.
Through the Seasons
Spring is for inspections and cleaning. Summer is for long evenings on the deck. Autumn brings calm, misty mornings on the water. In winter, keep the house warm and ventilated, protect water lines from frost, and check the mooring after storms.
Safety
Keep life rings and life jackets on board, fire extinguishers, a first aid kit and good lighting on the deck and gangway. Fit smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Add railings with gates if children or pets live aboard. For background on boat design categories, see this Recreational Craft Directive overview.
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FAQ: home on water for sale
Does the home on water have an engine?
No. It is a stationary model designed to stay at its mooring.
How big is it?
13.50 m long and 5.00 m wide, with a 9.60 x 3.30 m house.
How heavy is it?
About 13,000 kg.
What happens when the water level changes?
It floats, so it rises and falls with the water. The mooring must allow that movement.
Can I live in it full time?
Yes, where local rules allow residential use.
Can it be moved later?
Yes, by tow over short distances or by road transport for longer moves.
Do you deliver the home on water for sale worldwide?
Yes. We plan and quote delivery for each order.
Final Word
The home on water for sale gives you a calm, permanent floating home with water views on every side, no engine to maintain and no flood worries. Contact us today to plan your layout and site.
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