Chelsea houseboat village
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Chelsea houseboat village
Image: © Marathon Taken: 30 Mar 2012
Seen from Cremorne Road, these are the most exclusive houseboats in London. Residents include artist Damien Hirst and previous residents have included Sir Laurence Olivier. Residents own the boats but must buy a five or 10-year licence to moor, which can cost up to £60,000 plus annual berthing and maintenance fees of about £160 per foot of mooring. Chelsea houseboat village was once known for its bohemian lifestyle, but many of the vessels now house wealthy professionals seeking an alternative lifestyle. It has been compared to a floating Coronation Street because of the strength of community spirit. In this view the buses in the distance are on Battersea Bridge, with the distinctive outline of Albert Bridge beyond that.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.480574
Longitude
-0.177415