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Broad Key For Sale

Filed under: Estates, Real Estate Developments


Need to really get away from it all? Broad Key in Florida offers 63 acres of private island bliss. The island includes a five-bedroom main house, a guest and caretaker's cottage, boathouse and a 33 foot dock. The island has its own water storage, solar generator power system, satellite dish communication and video security equipment. There is also a helicopter landing area. The island is listed at $20 million putting it at the higher end of Florida private islands for sale.

Gallery: Broad Key

Private Island In Maryland For Sale

Filed under: Estates


Want your own private island? Taylor's Island is a four and a half acre private, gated island. near Solomons Island in Maryland. The island has a main house, three outbuildings, a pool, hot tub, a pier and a sandy beach and comes with a golf cart for navigating the property. The island is accessible to the mainland over a gated wooden bridge and is also accessible by water and helicopter.

The outbuildings include a two-story observatory or lighthouse which also has a spa, kitchenette, bath and shower. There is also a two-bedroom guesthouse facing the pool. The main house is older and relatively small (2,488 square feet) and includes a deck on the river side. This property is offered for sale at 3.5 million dollars.

[Thanks, Emily]


Pym Island, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates


Today's home is the chance to get your own private island in British Columbia. The five-acre island is 35 miles across the water from Vancouver and includes a four-bedroom main house, four guest cottages, a caretaker's home, dock and tennis court. The main home has a large living room, library, dining room, games, room, his and hers master suites, a nanny suite and even an indoor pool. The island can be reached by floatplane or by private boat and is connected to power, via cable from Canoe Cove, near Sidney, and also has a back up generator system. This home is listed at $9.8 million Canadian.

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Gallery: Pym Island

Banyan Hill At Fregate Private Island

Filed under: Journeys


One of the world's most exotic resorts Frégate Private Island, in the Seychelles is now offering Banyan Hill, the private villa belonging to the island's owner up for rent. Banyan Hill is located atop a plateau for perfect private views of the beaches and ocean. The villa is on the eastern side of the island, away from the resort's 16 guest villas and accessible only via a private pathway, Banyan Hill is three separate villa, each with a large bedroom, veranda and bathroom - all centered around a shared living area with a terrace, pool, seating area and al fresco cooking facilities. Banyan Hill is attended by a private chef and no less than three butlers. The villa can hold up to six adults and three children for €10,000 per night with a minimum five-night stay.

Celebrities Who Own Private Islands

Filed under: Estates


While reading my morning guilty-pleasure blog, Celebritology, I came across a post that referred readers to All Property Management, which recently listed, in its blog section, a number of celebs who own islands, along with a few details about each island. With the way the press hounds celebs, no wonder they want to get away from it all. According to the post, private islands really cost (um, we knew that), with the owner buying the land, supplying their own water and electricity, creating a waste disposal system and building a dock or an airstrip. Also, don't forget security -- if you're off filming or do-gooding or having twins in France, you can't leave the island unattended.

Here's the list of celebs the post cited as island-owners: John Lennon, Marlon Brando, Mel Gibson, Johnny Depp, Nicolas Cage, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Gene Hackman, Robin Williams, Tony Curtis, Richard Branson, David Copperfield, Leonardo DiCaprio and Athena Onassis. See the gallery for a few of these retreat spots.

Ronde Island

Filed under: Estates

We've seen a lot of private islands for sale but this might be the most expensive we've seen so far. Ronde Island is a 2,000 acre spread in the Caribbean. The island is surrounded by coral-encrusted canyons and has a private underwater cave nearby. It offers miles of beachfront and waterfront property. It is one of the largest private islands for sale in the Caribbean. The island is listed at $100,000,000.

[via News From Russia]

Angra dos Reis, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates


Last week, we looked at a house in Chile today, we are checking out a private island in Brazil's Angra dos Reis region. This island is close to 40 acres of complete seclusion that includes lush forests and beaches leading to turquoise waters. The main residence is a seven-bedroom home which has an open veranda and an alluring cobalt blue pool. The home has stone floors, a barbecue area with a wood pizza oven, a dock, a heliport and three-bedroom staff quarters. The master suite is separate from the rest of the house for an added level of seclusion. It is listed at $5.8 million. After the jump, do you have to helicopter in the pool boy?

Bid On Your Own Bahama Cay

Filed under: Estates


It's time to look at another chance to own your own island. This one is Leaf Cay in the Bahamas and it is being auctioned on June 28 . It is a fully developed Queen's Grant island that has public power supplied by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation and fresh water through four underground cisterns as well as two wells and a desalinization system. The island has its own aircraft strip and 19 buildings including a main residence, guest quarters, office, generator building and various storage buildings. There is also a boat dock and a tiki hut. The auction requires a million dollar deposit and an additional deposit of 10% of the total purchase price. Any guesses on how much this will go for?

Chopawamsic Island, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates


We are back in private island land again bringing you a really pricey little hunk of land. Chopawamsic is the only private island on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It has 13 acres of land offering 4300 sq ft of shoreline. The island has a deep well and electricity is provided via an underwater cable. The island is home to a caretaker's house and a main house but both were built before World War II and are in need of major renovation or potential teardown. The land is located just 45 minutes from Washington DC and is 275 yards offshore from Quantico. The island has a long history, the website devoted to the island reports that the first non-native visitor to the island was Captain John Smith and that John Lennon once considered purchasing the island. The website also shows that the island has shrunk a bit over the years, something those looking to bid may want to consider. It's selling for $25 million. After the jump, a few pics of the island and a map showing the island's prime location.

[via Luxury Real Estate]

Fanny Kay, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates


Here comes another chance to get your own island. Welcome to Fanny Key, a private island located in the Florida keys. This island is located a scant 750 feet from the mainland and is home to a three-bedroom home. The coral-based island has three docks and has its own running water, electric and phone service from the mainland. The home also has a pool. The lower level has one bedroom and a living room/kitchen area. The upper level has two bedrooms, a large living room and a kitchen and dining area. The decor is extremely dated but the location is delightful. $8 million also gets you your own dock on the mainland, complete with parking and boat storage.

Middle Sedge Island, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates


Often private islands are in remote locations. Not this one. This island is located in Lavallette, N.J. The unique home on this small island was built to give the feeling of being on a ship. It has five bedrooms and there is also a one-bedroom guest house. The home has a helipad (there is a helicopter on the premises) and there are two boats included (19' & 25'). This unique property also comes with a lot on the mainland for docking your boat for access to the island. The island also has an in-ground pool, bocce court, jogging path and a beach. It is listed at $8.5 million. After the jump, your morning commute just got a bit more interesting.

Fiji's "Hat Island" For Sale

Filed under: Estates


We've seen plenty of gorgeous private islands before but rarely one with such a unique topography as Vatu Vara in Fiji. Known as "Hat Island" for its distinctive flat summit, the island has limestone cliffs, tropical jungle and a beautiful lagoon. The summit of the mountain is 1,300 feet. The volcanic and limestone island is nearly 2 miles in diameter at its base and the peak is visible from nearby islands. The island is surrounded by several beaches and the reefs provide ample opportunities for fishing and scuba diving. The property is a rare freehold island with a rare price to match, a hefty $75 million. The remote location and odd natural beauty of this island make is seem both beautiful and a bit sinister, like somewhere that a remake of Island of Dr. Moreau or Jurassic Park could be filmed.

[via Spluch]

Buy a Private Island

Filed under: Journeys

When you're in the market for a private island, there is more to consider than just location. The expense and availability of transportation, supplies and housing all can impact where you ultimate decide to go. But with what might just we the world's smallest private island, you can bring the island to you. In fact, you can put it in your yard or even your office. The island is equipped with two realistic, 2-meter high palm trees, and is just the right size for a double hammock (included). It can withstand all weather conditions, though you might want to secure it during hurricane season if the storms impact your area. The trees have an integrated misting mechanism concealed amongst the coconuts that will help to keep you cool on hot days, too. The only downside is, of course, that a private beach is not included. Price: $8,280.

Ilha do Ourio

Filed under: Journeys

Ilha do Ouriço, off the coast of Brazil, is one of the more than 300 islands that are part of the Angra Dos Reis archipelago. What sets it apart from the other islands is that it has one of the top beaches in the world and is available to rent. The island has only 5 bungalows and a capacity for 10 people. The elevated, free-standing living room features many comfortable couches, a large dining table that sits at the water's edge and a glass floor that lets you peer into the water. The island is $30,000 per week. Is there any better way to get away for the summer than to go to a private island?

More pictures after the jump.

Washington Island Home, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates


This gorgeous home on a private island is a perfect argument for never leaving home. Why not? Everything is here. The home can be reached by a float plane or ferry ride and is two hours from Seattle. The 20-plus-acre gated waterfront estate has a sandy beach, pool, tennis court, private trail and two ponds. The lodge home was built in 2001 and there are seven bedrooms total. The home was created with an eye toward entertaining and has two kitchens, multiple terraces, patios and decks. The home is around 11,000 square feet but the overall feel of the home is more homey than monumental. It is listed at $7.5 million. After the jump, stay for the summer or leave the world behind forever.


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