Houseboat for Sale in Bocholt: Renovated 1907 Tjalk
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Passarellestraat 4, 3950 Bocholt, Belgium, Bocholt (Belgium)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 20m² Floor area
€272,000
House
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
20m²
No garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This houseboat for sale in Bocholt is a 1907 pavilion tjalk, fully renovated by 2025 and moored on the Zuid-Willemsvaart in Belgian Limburg. Obelix spent decades hauling peat, willow branches, sand and gravel, and has been a pleasure vessel since 1976. Between 2022 and 2025 the owner reworked her for year-round living. The result is a two-bedroom home on the water, with a supermarket five minutes away on foot.
A 1907 Pavilion Tjalk with a Documented Past
Obelix measures 24.49 m by 4.67 m. That is a lot of boat for a home, and you notice it as soon as you step aboard. The original wooden steering wheel is still in place, and the owner holds extensive documentation of her working life: peat and willow transport, sand and gravel, a spell as a tanker, then recreation.
The paperwork matters when buying a vessel. She is registered in the Dutch Kadaster, comes with a Dutch CVO certificate valid until 2029 and a Belgian measurement certificate, and the transfer of ownership goes through a notary. One note on the numbers: the 115 m² listed as plot size matches the footprint of the hull, not a garden or land. The listed living area is 20 m², so think of it as a compact, well-planned home with plenty of storage in the hull and under the kitchen.
Inside: Living Room, Two Bedrooms, New Kitchen and Bathroom
The living room sits in the forepeak and is the heart of the boat. Large windows let in daylight, LED lighting takes over in the evening, and the preserved wooden details keep the old ship in view. Two bedrooms give room for a couple or a small family.
The kitchen has been completely renewed, with a dishwasher, fridge and freezer, plus new laminated glass for better insulation and safety. Next to it is a newly fitted bathroom with a separate toilet.
For comfort in every season there is a diesel heating system and two air conditioning units: 2.5 kW in the main bedroom and 5 kW in the living room. Winter mornings and warm summer evenings are both covered.
Engines, Hull and Technical Specification
This is a houseboat that can still move. A DAF 575 engine drives her, and a Kubota D905 powers the bow thruster. Both have been recently serviced. The hydraulic system and bow thruster drive have been renewed, and the electrical installation has been fully updated, with separate 12/24V and 230/400V circuits. Detailed schematics are available. A recently certified AIS system is fitted.
The hull has been almost entirely doubled, which adds strength and lifespan. Tank capacity is generous for life aboard:
- Fresh water: about 1,000 litres
- Wastewater: about 800 litres
- Two heating diesel tanks: 500 litres combined
- Main engine diesel tank: 1,000 litres
Houseboat Living in Bocholt, Limburg
Bocholt lies in the north of Belgian Limburg, close to the Dutch border. The mooring on the Zuid-Willemsvaart is green and quiet. A supermarket is about five minutes away on foot and the town centre about ten.
The surroundings suit people who like to be outside. The Limburg cycling network runs through the area, and the Kempen~Broek nature reserve is nearby, with plenty of walking and cycling routes. Weert on the Dutch side is a short drive away. Eindhoven Airport is roughly 45 minutes by car, and Brussels Airport is around an hour and a half. As a second home in Belgium, it works as a base for a cycling holiday or a long weekend by the water.
Key Features
- Historic pavilion tjalk, built in 1907
- Renovated between 2022 and 2025
- Length 24.49 m, width 4.67 m
- 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with separate toilet
- Living area 20 m²
- New kitchen with dishwasher, fridge and freezer
- Diesel heating plus 2.5 kW and 5 kW air conditioning units
- DAF 575 main engine and Kubota D905 bow thruster, recently serviced
- Hull almost entirely doubled
- Recently certified AIS system
- Dutch CVO certificate valid until 2029 and Belgian measurement certificate
- Asking price EUR 272,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sale include the mooring and the right to live aboard?
No. The sale of the vessel does not automatically include the current mooring or permanent residency. Both must be arranged separately with the relevant authorities, so clarify this before making an offer.
Is this houseboat just a static home?
No. With a serviced main engine, a renewed bow thruster drive, AIS and a CVO certificate valid until 2029, she is equipped as a working vessel as well as a home.
Which airport is closest to Bocholt?
Eindhoven Airport is about 45 minutes away by car. Brussels Airport is roughly an hour and a half.
If you would like to see this houseboat for sale in Limburg, contact Homestra to arrange a viewing. The owner is happy to walk you through the renovation, the technical systems and the history of Obelix in person.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 20m²
- Price per m²
- €13,600
- Garden size
- 115m²
- Has Garden
- No
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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