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Island living for Ann and Andy

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 10:38, 24 September 2010

Island

Ann and Andy Bryce swapped the daily grind of running a shop for island living at Countryside Maritime's development on St Mary's Island, Chatham.

Ann, a supply teacher in her 50s, said: "Andy and I had been running our shop for a number of years but felt it was the right time for a change.

"We wanted to find somewhere relaxing, and a riverside environment seemed ideal.

"When we saw St Mary's Island, we were extremely impressed and we couldn't believe what a beautiful property we could afford as we didn't want to stretch ourselves with a large mortgage. We bought a spacious three-bedroom house which has a bright, south-facing garden."

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The couple previously lived at Newington, near Sittingbourne, but have not looked back since their recent move.

"We absolutely love island life," added Ann. "Andy and I regularly go for walks on the river paths around the island.

"Nearly everything we need is within walking distance, there is a doctor's surgery on the island which we have registered with, and even a shopping centre and a cinema just across the bridge on the mainland.

"All of the neighbours we have met are lovely, and because we are living on the island we feel a strong sense of community.

"What Countryside Maritime has achieved here is very special and we can't wait to see how the work progresses in the coming years."

Award-winning St Mary's Island, on the River Medway, has been transformed from a derelict former naval base into a community with eco-friendly homes.

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