Southampton · SO17

Pettinger Gardens, Southampton

£400,000Available

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Agent's summary

Talisman is a unique three-bedroom residential houseboat and purpose-built floating home for sale on the River Itchen in Southampton

Talisman is a purpose-built floating home situated on the River Itchen within an established residential community of approximately 13 homes. Offering spacious accommodation across three double bedrooms, generous open-plan living space, and extensive outdoor decking, the property combines waterside living with practical modern conveniences. The home is connected to mains water, electricity and mains drainage, meaning there is no holding tank or pump-out system required. It is well insulated throughout and benefits from a log burner, gas-fired hot water, and electric heating.

Internally, the property comprises: Three double bedrooms, Large open-plan living and dining area, Well-appointed kitchen and a Family bathroom. Outside, the property enjoys both a lower deck with direct access to the water and a substantial upper deck providing additio…

Beds3
Baths1
TypeHouse Boat
From Hunters Southampton Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Three-bedroom residential houseboat / purpose-built floating home
  • Situated on the River Itchen in Southampton
  • Open-plan living and dining area with river views
  • Private 8.5m mooring with direct access towards Southampton Water and The Solent
  • 12-metre insulated ancillary building with kitchen and bathroom
  • Upper and lower deck areas overlooking the water
  • Mains water, electricity and sewage connections
  • Dedicated parking space
  • Council Tax Band A
  • Log burner
Read the full agent description

Talisman is a unique three-bedroom residential houseboat and purpose-built floating home for sale on the River Itchen in Southampton

Talisman is a purpose-built floating home situated on the River Itchen within an established residential community of approximately 13 homes. Offering spacious accommodation across three double bedrooms, generous open-plan living space, and extensive outdoor decking, the property combines waterside living with practical modern conveniences. The home is connected to mains water, electricity and mains drainage, meaning there is no holding tank or pump-out system required. It is well insulated throughout and benefits from a log burner, gas-fired hot water, and electric heating.

Internally, the property comprises: Three double bedrooms, Large open-plan living and dining area, Well-appointed kitchen and a Family bathroom. Outside, the property enjoys both a lower deck with direct access to the water and a substantial upper deck providing additional outdoor living space, complete with an outdoor kitchen and seating area.

Separate Insulated Outbuilding:
Included with the property is a fully insulated 12-metre outbuilding featuring its own kitchen and bathroom. This versatile space is suitable for use as a home office, studio, workshop, or guest accommodation, subject to any necessary permissions.

Outside & Mooring
-Allocated private off-road parking space
-Attached private mooring suitable for a boat of up to approximately 28ft
-Direct access to the River Itchen, with onward tidal navigation to Southampton Water and The Solent
-Access to communal gardens

Tenure : The property is offered with a combination of freehold and leasehold interests and includes a share in the residents' management company.

Not suitable for conventional residential mortgage lending. Cash purchasers or buyers with independently arranged specialist finance considered

Material Information - Southampton - Additional Information
Council Tax: Band A
Utilities: Mains water, electricity and mains drainage
Heating: Log burner, electric heating, gas hot water
Parking: Allocated private off-road space
Mooring: Private mooring for vessels up to approx. 28ft

Tenure
The property is offered with a combination of freehold and leasehold interests and includes a share in the residents' management company.

Flood Risk
The property is situated within a flood-risk area due to its riverside location. The adjacent car park has flooded historically. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding flood risk, insurance availability, and how flood-risk considerations apply to floating homes and associated land.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode SO17 2WL · residential premises

Getting about

0.3 miles

to St Denys Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
6.5 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
12.4 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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