Navy Ship: No Longer. Home: Forever.

What’s up, friends?

The idea of living on a working, swaying, floating boat is too much for me. But on a boat that will never move again? Could be worth it…

Originally built in 1908, this boat-to-home conversion property rests on Mercer Island, Washington with decades of history to share. In 1917, the ship became a part of the US Navy. It was going to be scrapped in 1949, until a librarian bought the stern of the vessel… and the rest is literally cemented in history.

Boasting 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 exterior deck spaces, and one exterior hose, the property has been packed with usage spaces.

By far, the best room is the top-floor’s living room: sky light roofing, wooden finishings, a fireplace -it’s antique chic for sure.

Not that you need any proof of this home’s legacy, but here’s some memorabilia that spans its life:

Just off of the living room, the primary bathroom introduces us to some dated features…

A literal barrel for a sink? On a boat? How ironic.

A half-sized standing bathroom? I’m confused.

A bottle of liquor in the contemporary shower? What I expect from life on a boat.

Before we venture through the rest of the property, take a moment to appreciate how beautiful this century-old vessel is. This wooden hallway is entrancing… but some of its dated amenities (to come) don’t hold the same dazzle.

A pop of red in the kitchen is just what suits this home! While the appliances appear decades old, they fit right in with the surrounding interior.

Did I mention the dining space nearby also includes an indoor spiral staircase? 

The primary bedroom uses the home’s age to its advantage: the crown molding, captain's desk, contrasting wood color for bed frame, and the view!

But the secondary bedrooms would give me literal nightmares. 

I understand that they have (small) windows, but I think I’d wake up in fear that I’m on the bottom of a sinking Titanic.

Outside, you’ve got a literal boat deck, then an additional on-land deck to overlook the boats on the water of Lake Washington.

Don’t get jealous of the other sailable boats in the harbour -this one’s got some mobile ones strapped to its railings.

Although it will never touch the water again, it definitely sails through the minds of all who have seen it.

See you next week,

Sarah @Homes.tastrophes