We’ve moved onto an ISLAND in middle of London with no bridge – pals say we’re ‘bonkers’ but we’re pocketing £20k a year
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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.
![[Sacha Pritchard and Matt King live on an Island in the middle of the River Thames and have to get a boat to the mainland]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sasha-pritchard-matt-king-live-954517301.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Although it’s not all been smooth sailing with the pair experiencing their first “dip in the wash” on moving in day. 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.
![[The pair told the Sun how every piece of furniture, including the Christmas tree, had to be brought over by boat]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sasha-pritchard-matt-king-live-954517443.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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.
![[Both hope to organise the outside area in time for summer with Matt prioritising plans for a BBQ and hammock]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sasha-pritchard-matt-king-live-954517229.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Matt told how they made ten trips on their tiny boat with Sacha adding that “everything” visible in the room “was brought over by boat - even the rather large Christmas tree”. She added: “I actually don’t know what my life has become, we are looking forward to the summer and the better weather.”.
![[The ait is only accessible by boat with a list of hazards including strong currents and a nearby weir]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sasha-pritchard-matt-king-live-954517444.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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.
![[Sacha and Matt have had to reduce their belongings due to the tiny space but they would not change it for anything else]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sasha-pritchard-matt-king-live-954517332.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
