NESTLED in a peaceful, traffic-free corner of historic Stourport-on-Severn, The Boat House, Parkes Quay is a beautiful Grade-II Listed canalside cottage. With its charming reverse-level layout, vaulted ceilings and cast-iron windows overlooking the tranquil Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, this unique property is now available for the first time since its sensitive conversion in 1998 following its construction circa 1800.
Steeped in Georgian history and just a moment’s walk from the town’s many shops, cafes and amenities, this characterful home offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience, and would make an ideal main residence, stylish retreat, or lock-up-and-leave bolthole for those with a love of Britain’s inland waterways.
A boater’s dream
Set beside a wide stretch of the canal with commanding views of the nearby lock, the property offers not just beauty but boating practicality. The current owner moors a 12m electric narrowboat outside the house.
The vendor, who originally purchased and helped design the property as a safe haven from river flooding, said: “I’d admired the site for years – those wonderful warehouse proportions and the secure canalside position. When it came up for sale in 1998, I knew I had to act. We designed the house to make the most of its canal setting, with upstairs living space and stunning views from the original cast-iron windows. It’s been a labour of love.”
Listed jointly with other former workshop buildings under Historic England Entry No. 1209471, this property embodies Britain’s proud canal heritage while offering 21st-century comfort and charm.
One past visitor noted: “I fell head over heels in love with it. The location, the tranquillity, the views – this isn’t just a cottage, it’s a way of life.” View the full listing here: www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/162196784
