Deco Dream
Trad Stern Narrowboat
for sale
Offers Over £55,000
4 berths | 1 bathroom | 60ft long | Barrus Shire Engine

Paul Donnelly
Broker
🚤✨ FOR SALE: “Deco Dream” – 60ft Narrowboat | £55,000 | Available Now ✨🚤
Meet Deco Dream — a beautifully presented 60ft narrowboat offering a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern living comforts. With her freshly repainted exterior (2024) and high-quality onboard equipment, she’s ready for new adventures — whether for full-time living, leisurely cruising, or weekend escapes.
⚙️ Boat Specifications
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Length: 60ft
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Engine: Barrus Shire with twin alternators
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230V Powerpack for onboard convenience
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Berths: 4
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Paintwork: Newly repainted in 2024
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Price: 💷 £55,000
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Availability: Ready to go!
🔋 Electrical & Power Systems
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Inverter & Battery Charger: Mastervolt system
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Solar Setup: 2 x solar panels with Victron 100×30 MPPT controller ☀️
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Power Options: 12V & 230V for versatile onboard living
🛋️ Lounge & Living Area
The open-plan saloon is bright and welcoming, featuring:
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🪟 Side hatches to both port and starboard sides for light & ventilation
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🔥 Corner fireplace — ideal for cosy evenings aboard
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🚪 Double doors leading to the front well deck (with cratch board fitted, ready for a cover if desired)
🍳 Kitchen (Galley)
A beautifully designed galley kitchen with stylish red granite-effect worktops, equipped for liveaboard comfort:
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✅ LPG gas oven, grill & hob
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✅ 12V fridge freezer
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✅ Microwave
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✅ Instant hot water via Morco D61B LPG water heater
Everything you need for cooking at home or on the go!
🛏️ Cabins & Sleeping Arrangements
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🛌 Main Bedroom:
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Fixed double bed
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Radiator & TV over the bed
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Large wardrobe & chest of drawers for storage
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🛠️ Boatman’s Cabin / Engine Room:
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Traditional character with two bench seats that convert into a crossbed double
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Perfect for guests or as a multi-use space
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🚿 Bathroom
Stylish and practical, newly fitted in 2025:
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🚽 New Thetford Cassette Toilet
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🚿 Shower over small bathtub
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🧼 Wash hand basin
All recently refreshed and ready to use.
🧺 Additional Features
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🧼 Washing machine conveniently located in the corridor between the Boatman’s Cabin and bathroom
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🌡️ Heating:
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Webasto diesel heater powering radiators
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Solid fuel stove in the saloon for added warmth and charm
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🔥 Hot water via LPG heater (Morco D61B)
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🔒 Gas locker at the bow housing LPG cylinders for kitchen and heating
⚓ Exterior Highlights
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Freshly repainted in 2024 – gleaming and ready for inspection
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Cratch board in place (ready for fitting a new cover if desired)
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Clean, elegant lines and solid steel construction throughout
💰 Price & Availability
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💷 £55,000
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🚢 Available immediately
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✅ Fully equipped, recently upgraded, and ready to cruise away today!
✨ Deco Dream is the ideal balance of comfort, practicality, and charm — a true floating home with all the modern touches you could ask for. From her reliable Barrus Shire engine to her freshly upgraded amenities, she’s been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully equipped for her next owner.
📞 Enquire today to arrange a viewing or request full details. Boats of this calibre don’t stay on the market for long — make Deco Dream your next adventure! 🚤💫
Status
For Sale
Last Blacking
2024
12volt
Yes
Engine
Barrus Shire
Last Survey
TBC – assumed 2016
230volt
TBC
Gear box
PRM
Hull Spec
10/8/6/4
solar
3 x panels
Year Built
2005
Engine Cooling
Keel Cooled
Batteries
1 starter &
4 leisures
Boat Builder
Simpson
Hot Water
Morco D61 Hot Water Heater
Bow Thruster
None
Boat Safety
TBC
Potable Water
1,000 litres
Toilet
Thetford Cassette
Video Tour
Reach Us
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or queries about buying or selling a boat.
Middlewich Wharf, Canal Terrace, Middlewich, CW10 9BD










