Our spacious HOUSEBOAT has fabulous views as it is on a tidal estuary overlooking a bird reserve so there is usually plenty of wild-life to watch. The houseboat is in a community of over 40 others which are immensely varied. The sea is five minutes walk away, and the shore is a mixture of pebble and sand. The town is small and interesting and is near to Brighton and Worthing which can be reached by bus. Trains go direct to Brighton, London and to Gatwick. There is a long narrow garden. There is a lovely new room on one end of the boat, and the kitchen and bathroom are newly finished. There is also an artist's studio with a small (cheap) printing press and lots of materials which you are welcome to use.
You would need to look after two small dogs and take them for a walk once or twice a day. They are very cuddly and love nothing better than to curl up on your lap if allowed to. They are fine on their own for some hours so there is time for sitters to go out. My daughter lives on the houseboat next door and has a small toddler, and another on the way, so she may be glad of a bit of company when her husband is on the oil-rig. Things you might like to think about .. Do you mind being in a houseboat which goes up and down, and which can sway a bit when there is a strong wind combined with a high tide? We find we rarely notice it because she is a flat bottomed barge so she doesn't roll sharply like a sailing boat.
She is a very old iron boat which can involve sudden emergencies like leaks. There are 3 pumps under the floor downstairs which would cut in if there is a bad leak. Like hard-drive failures, leaks are random .. so far about once every 18 months. Neighbours will all rally round to help if there is a leak. Getting on and off is now pretty easy as there is a lovely new jetty, and a new porch. The houseboats are a tourist attraction so people often stop to photograph them. The boat is not where Google shows it, but it is not far off. You can see them on s:// .flickr /groups/weloveshorehamhouseboats/