Do you have your own beach house in California, perhaps a ski lodge in Aspen, or even your own island? So, what’s next? For those looking for fabulous destinations beyond the coastline, houseboats are the world’s latest and greatest luxury.
From villas with underwater cabins to four-story mega-yacht with movie theaters and helipads, these luxury houseboats are ideal for life on the water.
From necessity…
One of the reasons floating structures were created in the United States throughout the 20th century was the variety of rivers, lakes, and other large bodies of water. As a result, not only houses but hotels, shops, and even banks were set afloat. As for Europe, the primary reason for the rise in the prevalence of houseboats was the high real estate prices and land taxes, especially in large cities.
…to luxury
In the early history of the creative and bohemian world on the water, Sausalito, California became its epicenter. Houseboats owners here were primarily movie stars, famous artists, writers, and other representatives of the American entertainment industry. Some of the creative aquatic structures are still owned by celebrities to this very day.
Today, the most beautiful European water dwellings can be found in England, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. These abodes are akin to castles and can be inhabited almost all year round, depending on the weather conditions and the houseboat is equipped. The owners of these floating masterpieces pride themselves in their floating fortress’s magnificent furniture, made of exotic types of wood, as well as the extremely rare works of art that adorn the interiors.
Handmade Crafts Means Value
Status Luxury Houseboats, an Australian company, creates and sells “superboats” on Lake Eildon. Each craft is hand-made in every sense of the word: no boat is alike and each one embodies all of the client’s fantasies. The result is a luxury personalized boat to sail the crystal waters of Australia and beyond.
In 2015, in Dubai, near the “Heart of Europe” archipelago, construction began on the romantically named Floating Seahorse houseboats. The cost of one three-level houseboat totaled $2 800 000 million for a 370 square meter vessel. The ground floor of such a craft is completely underwater and offers stunning views of the coral reefs.
Were you captivated by the idea of living on the water?
If so, all that’s left is to understand what exactly you want: a floating cottage to spend weekends with family and friends, a river yacht to travel along the winding banks, a floating bathhouse, a fishing house, or a fully-fledged house for year-round living? The houseboat’s appearance, interior design, technical specifications, and the final cost will, of course, depend on your preferences. The spaciousness of the living quarters, the number of rooms or cabins, and the availability of additional structures should all be thought through while you’re still “onshore” so that nothing can interfere with your ability to enjoy life at sea, even in the unlikely of a storm.
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