Naomie Angel - £109,999

Built by Three BZ Boats and launched in April 2026, Naomie Angel is a beautifully presented 57ft narrowboat offering a rare combination of modern design, quality craftsmanship and an impressive specification. Completed in late 2025/early 2026, she holds particular significance as the final boat built by the renowned John Bird before his passing.

Designed and finished to feel more like a luxury contemporary apartment than a traditional canal boat, Naomie Angel offers a bright, spacious interior, stylish accommodation and an extensive range of modern systems. With four berths, generous storage and thoughtful features throughout, she is ideally suited to both comfortable liveaboard living and leisurely cruising.

Stepping aboard from the stern, you enter a beautifully finished living space featuring a comfortable double sofa bed, a 32-inch Samsung The Frame TV and atmospheric under-gunwale lighting, which continues throughout the boat. A roof skylight, oak flooring, internal oak doors and frames, Venetian blinds and contemporary finishes create a welcoming, modern environment. Sliding doors add flexibility to the living area, while a dedicated space, currently fitted with a cold-air blower, offers the option of installing a log burner or diesel drip heater, with a roof exit already in place.

The spacious galley has been designed with both practicality and style in mind, featuring beech-effect worktops, a traditional butler sink and a full-size Kaiser gas/electric cooker with a four-burner gas hob and fan oven. Additional appliances include a 12V fridge and freezer, full-size dishwasher, 6kg washing machine, microwave and externally vented extractor fan. A breakfast bar with stools provides a relaxed dining area, while generous cupboards and storage racks ensure everything has its place. The kitchen also comes fully equipped with an air fryer, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery and cookware.

Moving through the boat, the contemporary bathroom features a full-height waterfall shower with an additional handheld shower, approximately 6ft 3in shower headroom, a composting toilet with carbon filter, extraction fan and automatic full warning, alongside useful storage cupboards and ventilation.

At the bow, the master bedroom offers a fixed double bed, built-in wardrobe, four spacious drawers and additional under-bed storage. Further coat and shoe cupboards, along with a generous forward seating and storage area, provide excellent practicality. Beautiful oak entrance doors with stained glass lead directly onto the bow, completing the apartment-style accommodation. With a fixed double bed and convertible sofa bed, Naomie Angel comfortably accommodates up to four people.

Powered by a 50hp Barrus Shire 2203E diesel engine, Naomie Angel offers dependable performance for exploring the inland waterways. The engine had recorded fewer than 300 hours when the boat was moved to Roydon Marina and benefits from a keel-cooled system, hydraulic gearbox, twin alternators and two starter batteries. A fully automatic bilge pump and generous engine-bay storage provide additional practicality.

Her impressive electrical specification includes a 6.4kWh lithium battery bank comprising two Bluetooth-enabled Eco-Worthy 280Ah LiFePO4 batteries housed in dedicated fire-resistant casings. A Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 inverter, SmartSolar charge controller, Smart Battery Monitor, Orion battery charger and galvanic isolation system provide a comprehensive onboard power setup. Approximately 900W of solar panels, 12V and 240V electrical systems, multiple charging points and 12 mains sockets further support comfortable living aboard. A dedicated Victron iPad control screen allows convenient monitoring of the boat's systems.

Heating and hot water are equally well considered, with Webasto hot-air heating, thermostat and weekly timer controls, a hydronic heating system and three radiators, including two specially designed for the boat. A combi boiler provides hot water, supported by a 15-litre water-pressure tank.

Modern connectivity is another standout feature, with a full 5G Wi-Fi system, external high-gain aerial, Starlink Mini setup and Alexa Echo Dot. Additional technology includes a forward-facing camera with a stern-mounted display, speed display, automatic MaxxAir ventilation fan and Wi-Fi-connected water alarm with mobile notifications.

Built with a substantial 13/10/10 steel specification, Naomie Angel benefits from spray-foam insulation, additional underfloor Space Blanket insulation and approximately 6ft 7in internal headroom. Her exterior is finished in four coats of sprayed green enamel paint, while the hull has received two coats of two-pack epoxy and three coats of bitumen blacking.

Brand-new Titan Canopies covers are fitted at both the bow and stern, with additional blackout covers for the front. The stern offers a comfortable seating area, night lighting and a convenient hot and cold dog-washing facility. Blacked-out windows with removable security film provide additional privacy, while bar-style security locks are fitted to the front and rear oak doors.

A generous 1,000-litre freshwater tank with level gauge, 160-litre diesel tank, automatic Gulper pumps and non-return valves on waste outlets support extended cruising. The gas locker accommodates three cylinders and includes an automatic changeover system, with two full gas bottles supplied.

Safety features include four large fire extinguishers, ten additional automatic fire extinguishers positioned throughout the boat and a Boat Safety Certificate valid until 2030. Full gas safety certification, manuals and supporting documentation are included in a comprehensive boat folder.

One of Naomie Angel's greatest attractions is the extensive equipment included in the sale. Unlike many newly built boats, she comes furnished and equipped for immediate enjoyment, with bedding, kitchen appliances, cookware, dining essentials and numerous practical accessories already on board.

Cruising equipment includes ropes, mooring pins, chains, poles, a shore plank, three windlasses, canal keys, walkie-talkies and a rechargeable handheld pressure washer. Additional extras, including a laundry drying rack, fishing magnet and shore-power cable, further enhance her ready-to-go appeal.

With virtually everything new, from the modern electrical and heating systems to the contemporary interior, appliances and technology, Naomie Angel presents an exceptional opportunity to purchase a nearly new narrowboat without the wait associated with commissioning a new build.