The first electrical livable yacht is now on the market. This technological marvel was created by Arkup, a Florida company that aims to create houseboats of the future. The existing floating villa on offer is priced at $5.9 million completely furnished and decorated.

The Arkup floating villa measures at 75 feet in length with a 32-foot beam and has 4,350 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space divided between the main and upper decks complemented by an open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling glass walls for a full experience of the surrounding waters.

Arkup is co-brokered by Marius Koller of MK Miami Real Estate and Antonio Maldonado of Advantaged Yacht Charters located in Miami.

A vector representation of the front view of the Arkup floating villa in all its glory. It has two levels with wide glass walls. It has comfortable modern interiors as well as outdoor areas. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

The spacious and luxurious living room has a large beige sofa paired with a couple of cushioned arm chairs facing a contemporary coffee table and a wall-mounted TV on the beige wall above a floating entertainment cabinet. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

From this vantage point, it shows that the dining area is right beside the living room and a few steps from that is the outdoor patio through large sliding glass walls. The outdoor patio has its own waist-high glass wall and a few lawn chairs perfect for sight seeing. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

A vector representation of an aerial view of the Arkup floating villa in the middle of a tropical scene with small islands. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

The Arkup floating villa docked. This aerial view of the house highlights the soaring glass walls that is advantageous for enjoying the surrounding waters. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

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While man grapples with the fear of the unknown such as stronger hurricanes and rising seas that they worry will eventually turn inland cities such as Orlando and Philadelphia into beachfront property, a Florida company has found a solution for the very wealthy: the houseboat of the future. Equipped to run on shore power or the sun, Arkup’s “first electrical livable yacht” combines a luxury yacht, waterfront villa and self-sustainability into a glamorous floating-motoring home. Able to run completely off grid via 2,300 square feet of rooftop solar panels, the boat has four spuds that can lift it above the water on its automated hydraulic pilings. It can withstand a Category Four hurricane and provide a grand lifestyle off the grid almost anywhere there is water. With no yard work or property taxes.

Measuring 75 feet in length with a 32-foot beam, the Arkup has 4,350 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space divided between the main and upper decks. It can cruise to new locations, tie up at a dock or hydraulically rise and stand above the water. Cutting-edge contemporary design with open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling glass walls bring in unobstructed ocean, bay, lake or river views and extend out to five terraces with glass railings. The main deck contains the main living area and fully equipped Miele kitchen. There is also a two-berth crew cabin that can be used as an office, a bathroom, laundry room with washer and dryer, trash room with compactor, outdoor kitchen and helm station. The upper deck has four ensuite, king-size bedrooms. The primary suite has a walk-in closet, balcony and free-standing Jacuzzi.

Whether one’s intent is to contribute to a light footprint on the planet or to assuage fear of getting their foundation wet from the melting ice cap, Arkup offers several options. Charter before making the decision to buy at $6,000 a night for eight guests or purchase starting at $5.5 million up to $12 million. The existing floating villa on offer is priced at $5.9 million completely furnished and decorated. Arkup is co-brokered by Marius Koller of MK Miami Real Estate and Antonio Maldonado, Advantaged Yacht Charters, both located in Miami.

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