A beautiful private island just 14 miles from the Hamptons in southern Connecticut has hit the market for just $2.75 million.
Located in the iconic Thimbles Archipelago, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom fully furnished residence at 0 Belden Island is described in the mention as ‘an idyllic retreat to create the most special memories while entertaining family and friends’.
The island property, which has a private dock just a 10-minute drive from I-95, was put on the market in May by real estate agent Kiara Rusconi of William Raveis Real Estate.
Guests can access the 2,000-square-foot home by boat from Stony Creek, a coastal town in southeast Branford.
It comes as another private island with a mansion, guest house, swimming pool and tennis courts for $35 million on nearby Roger’s Island.
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom home was put on the market in May by agent Kiara Rusconi of William Raveis Real Estate for $2.75 million
Thimble Islands are the largest group of islands in Connecticut. The islands were a hub for lobstermen and commercial fishermen in the 20th century. The island property was built in 1912
Thimble Islands are the largest archipelago in Connecticut, according to the American newspaper City of Branford.
Tour boat captains who have visited the islands claim that there are ‘365 of them – one for every day of the year.’
In the 19th and 20th centuries, the islands were a hub for lobstermen and commercial fishermen, and some had hotels and guest houses.
Originally built on one of the islands in 1912, this Connecticut property was likely originally one of these boarding houses.
There are currently no hotels on Thimble Islands, which have instead become a popular spot for vacation rentals for families looking for a waterfront getaway.
As the listing notes, O Belden Island “could provide a tremendous rental income opportunity.”
It features a private dock where homeowners can moor their boats or go swimming, and is just a 10-minute ferry ride from the mainland.
The property itself has been restored for a modern homeowner, but still has a vintage feel inside.
Guests can access the 2,000 square foot home by boat from Stony Creek – a coastal town in the southeastern part of Branford
The property’s outdoor amenities were updated before it went on the market. All furnishings of the house are included in the sale
The island home features a wraparound porch that matches the white colored piping used for the windows.
The building contains original materials and many of the outdoor facilities, including the outdoor jetty, have been renovated.
According to the listing, the exterior features have been professionally updated including a new roof, irrigation system, porches and exterior window coverings.
The house also received a new coat of paint before it went on the market.
The grassy garden surrounding the house has also been extended and pink granite has been added to the sea wall. There is also a shed for storage, which has a new roof.
The beautiful private island can be yours for just $3 million
A butler’s pantry was built into the kitchen to store food. However, it can also be used for other storage purposes or as a place to leave extra decorations
The kitchen is located just at the front door of the house and is located near the dining room and cozy living room of the accommodation
Inside the home is a country kitchen with hardwood floors, wood cabinetry and appliances, including a four-burner gas stove with griddle and a butler’s pantry for storage.
There is a cozy living room with fireplace and floral sofas, and a second living room with south-facing windows.
All rooms have large windows that provide good natural light and offer homeowners stunning views of the beautiful surroundings.
On the second floor, accessible via two staircases, there are four bedrooms, with the same wooden furnishings throughout the house.
Each room also has basic furniture including beds, chests of drawers, bedside tables and chairs.
There are two full bathrooms, one on each floor of the property.
One of the house’s cozy living rooms is directly adjacent to the dining room with three large rectangular windows. There are a total of two living rooms in the house, each with a stone fireplace
The house has two stairs that lead guests to the upper floor. One of the stairs is located near a hidden corner near the dining area
The four bedrooms on the second floor have the same wooden furnishings found throughout the house. However, all bedspreads are different
The island is 75 miles from Manhattan, ten minutes from New Haven and close to the Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club.
As the listing says, “Buy your own private island and still be able to take the train into the city with nearby Amtrak and Metro North stations and air travel from Tweed National Airport.”