HAPPY DAYS

The home that Carey Mann and her husband Johan Karlberg designed has the feel-good factor both inside and out

- MARISHA TAYLOR

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY A Victorian terrace

LOCATION Kent

ROOMS Sitting/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, summer house

PURCHASED 2015 PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'We previously rented a two-bedroom apartment in Hackney Wick, London,' says Carey.

Tired of their busy London life and looking for a new adventure, Carey Mann and her husband, Johan Karlberg, relocated to the coastal town of Margate back in 2015.

At the time we wanted to get on the property ladder,' says Carey, a freelance interior designer, 'which was something we couldn't afford to do in London. We had friends in Margate and we loved the inspiring views, sandy beaches, the artisan vibe and could really see ourselves living there.'

At the time, the couple had a five-year plan, part of which was making sure they had a very low mortgage, giving them the freedom to explore other opportunities.'

We thought our budget would only stretch to a small apartment so we were delighted when we realised that we could afford a two-bedroom Victorian terrace house that had just come on the market. The minute we pulled up to view the house, we knew we wanted it.'