Willow Wren - £74,950

Willow Wren is a beautifully presented 57ft semi-traditional narrowboat, built in 2019 and finished to an exceptional standard throughout. Light, airy and thoughtfully laid out, she offers comfortable accommodation for up to four people, making her equally well suited to weekend escapes, extended cruising or continuous living aboard.

What really sets Willow Wren apart is her hybrid electric drive. Paired with a 6kW lithium battery bank and 1.2kW of roof-mounted solar, she can cruise in near silence for up to six hours on battery alone, with a Beta 43 diesel generator on hand for longer journeys. It’s a wonderfully peaceful way to experience the waterways, and makes for exceptionally low running costs.

Stepping down from the generous semi-traditional stern, with seating for friends and family, you enter a well-equipped galley with solid oak worktops, a Belfast sink, induction hob, combination oven and a full-height fridge freezer. A pair of side hatches flood the space with natural light and open up views of the towpath.

The saloon is a cosy, inviting space, centred around a Morso Squirrel multi-fuel stove and featuring a convertible sofa bed, a fold-down dinette and bespoke oak shelving. Underfloor heating runs throughout, powered by an air-source heat pump.

The bathroom features a walk-in shower, a composting toilet and a vanity unit with plenty of storage, while the bow cabin offers a fixed double bed with drawers beneath and a built-in wardrobe. Glazed doors open onto a cratch-covered bow deck, perfect for morning coffee.

Willow Wren is offered with a long Boat Safety Scheme certificate, a recent out-of-water survey and blacking, and comes with the remainder of her annual mooring at Tattenhall Marina.