a ‘floating mansion’ has been dubbed the modern day Noah’s ark. Picture: Mansion Global
A so-called “floating mansion,” – a blend between a yacht and a modern mega-home that is currently moored in Miami is for sale for AU$7.9 million (US$5.5 million).
The 23m-long yacht can cruise in the ocean or be elevated out of the water by its retractable legs, according to Howard Chase, whose brokerage firm listed the property last week.
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The solar-powered houseboat is self-sustaining. Picture: Mansion Global
The houseboat offers over 400sq m of indoor and outdoor space. Picture: Mansion Global
“It’s like a two-storey house that you can take anywhere,” Mr. Chase said.
“It’s completely solar powered and equipped with a rainwater-collecting-and-purifying system, so you can live totally off-grid.”
Named The Arkup, after the Biblical story of Noah’s ark, the houseboat offers 405sq m of indoor and outdoor space, with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, according to Mansion Global.
It’s currently docked at Vice City Marina. Picture: Mansion Global
One of the bedrooms. Picture: Mansion Global
The kitchen opens on to the deck. Picture: Mansion Global
It has been touted as the first liveable luxury sustainable yacht, which is independent of electricity and water.
The home’s roof has 119 solar panels, and underneath it has hydrologic technology which allows the home to be lifted out an extra 5.5m, which the inventors say can help stable the vessel in case of a hurricane.
“Another cool aspect is that it has an elevator for a tender or a jet ski,” Mr. Chase said, which makes it convenient to go in and out of water.
There is room to entertain 50+ people on the deck. Picture: Mansion Global
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The Arkup was built in 2019 by Nicolas Derouin and Arnaud Luguet, two Miami-based French engineers who have a passion for the ocean and renewable energy.
Derouin and Luguet, who currently own the Arkup, were not immediately available for comment.
Its’ presently in Miami. Picture: Mansion Global
The yacht is currently docked at Vice City Marina, steps away from Miami’s high-end restaurants and other amenities, Mr. Chase said.
It has not been confirmed if the home could be transported overseas at this stage.
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