A couple from London moved onto a small island in the middle of the River Thames to save money on rent. They now navigate their daily lives using a small boat.
A couple has told how they moved onto an island in the middle of London to save £20,000 a year on rent. Sacha Pritchard, 24, and Matt King, 28, left their one-bed Chiswick flat to move onto an island with no bridge - meaning they have to get a boat to and from their home. The pair told the Sun how every piece of furniture, including the Christmas tree, had to be brought over by boat. Both hope to organise the outside area in time for summer with Matt prioritising plans for a BBQ and hammock.
Only a month ago the couple found themselves balancing their belongings on the boat, wearing life jackets donated by existing island residents, heading to their soon-to-be home until they nearly tipped in. Luckily they both managed to regain their balance, hold onto all of their possessions and continue making their way across the current. Sacha described how they quickly realised they 'have a moat around the house' which adds a sense of security despite its drawbacks. Matt told how they made ten trips on their tiny boat with Sacha adding that “everything” visible in the room “was Now, the pair have a one-bedroom 'shack' to call theirs, with a fully-fitted kitchen, living-dining area and a tidy-looking and quaint bathroom. The l-shaped living area space is the main area the couple spend their time in, featuring the kitchen, dining space and sofas. They have even slotted a wooden desk in the far corner, which would seem more fitted to an old man's study alongside a padded green chair if it were not for the light flooding through floor-to-ceiling windows. The couple revealed everyone they knew warned them they were making a 'massive mistake', but it didn't deter their plans
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