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A swanky houseboat with a walk-in closet is on sale in London for $139,000. There's just one thing missing: a bathroom.

Joey Hadden   

A swanky houseboat with a walk-in closet is on sale in London for $139,000. There's just one thing missing: a bathroom.
The houseboat docked in London has everything you could need - except a bathroom.Jam Press
  • A houseboat docked in Rotherhithe, London, is on the market for £100,000, or about $138,000.
  • The boat has a large seating area on the upper deck and an open-plan kitchen on the main deck.
  • The owner told Insider he transformed the bathroom into a walk-in closet, but there are toilets and showers nearby.

A houseboat named Hippo that's docked in Rotherhithe, London, is on the market for £100,000, or about $139,000, Jam Press reports. It's just missing one key amenity: a bathroom.

A houseboat named Hippo that
Hippo the houseboat, docked in Rotherhithe, London.      Jam Press

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Monty Bhurjee, who has spent the last three years living aboard and renovating Hippo, told Insider he removed the bathroom to make room for a walk-in closet. Bhurjee said there are communal toilets and showers that are cleaned daily a one-minute walk away.

Monty Bhurjee, who has spent the last three years living aboard and renovating Hippo, told Insider he removed the bathroom to make room for a walk-in closet. Bhurjee said there are communal toilets and showers that are cleaned daily a one-minute walk away.
A view of Hippo from the outside.      Jam Press

Bhurjee said he has a lot of clothes and doesn't regret the transformation because he spends a lot of time away from home. He thinks if you have an active lifestyle, you wouldn't mind either.

Bhurjee said he has a lot of clothes and doesn
The boat has a walk-in closet.      Jam Press

On the deck, there's a large seating area that's perfect for entertaining.

On the deck, there
The boat's upper deck.      Jam Press

Hippo is docked across the river from Canary Wharf, according to Jam Press, and there are lots of restaurants and bars nearby.

Hippo is docked across the river from Canary Wharf, according to Jam Press, and there are lots of restaurants and bars nearby.
A view from inside the boat.      Jam Press

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Below the upper deck, the main deck is home to the kitchen and living space.

Below the upper deck, the main deck is home to the kitchen and living space.
The main deck.      Jam Press

In the kitchen, there's wall storage and built-in shelving for dishes and pantry items.

In the kitchen, there
The kitchen has wall storage.      Jam Press

According to Jam Press, the boat has modern appliances, too.

According to Jam Press, the boat has modern appliances, too.
A microwave in the boat.      Jam Press

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In the living area, there's room for a desk and couch.

In the living area, there
The main deck's living area.      Jam Press

Bhurjee said he has used the space as a home office during the pandemic.

Bhurjee said he has used the space as a home office during the pandemic.
A makeshift office on the main deck.      Jam Press

Above the desk, there are wood-stained cabinets for additional storage.

Above the desk, there are wood-stained cabinets for additional storage.
A close-up of the cabinets.      Jam Press

The boat has industrial-style light fixtures.

The boat has industrial-style light fixtures.
A light fixture with two bulbs.      Jam Press

They give the space a classic look.

They give the space a classic look.
A office area of the deck.      Jam Press

On the lowest deck, there's a bedroom that fits a full-sized bed, according to Jam Press.

On the lowest deck, there
A nightstand in the bedroom.      Jam Press

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The boat's engine hasn't been run in three years, Jam Press reported, so if you want to take it for a ride, you'll have to get it checked out first.

The boat
A close-up of controls.      Jam Press

Source: Jam Press

See the home's listing on River Homes (at the link below) to find out more.

See the home
The living area on the main deck.      Jam Press

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