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Idyllic private island just 14 miles from the Hamptons hits the market for $2.75M - complete with fully-furnished four-bedroom home
A stunning 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 fully-furnished four-bedroom, two bathroom residence on 0 Belden Island is described in its listing as 'an idyllic retreat to create the most special memories while hosting family and friends'.
The island property, which has its own dock just a 10-minute drive from I-95, was put on the market in May by listing agent Kiara Rusconi of William Raveis Real Estate.
Guests can access the 2,038-square-foot home by boat from Stony Creek - a coastal village located in the southeastern area of Branford.
It comes as another private island that includes a mansion, guest house, pool and tennis court lists for $35 million on nearby Roger's Island.
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence was put on the market in May by listing 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 1900s. The island property was built in 1912
Thimble Islands are the largest group of islands in Connecticut, according to the Town of Branford.
Tour boat captains who have passed through the islands claim there are '365 of them - one for everyday of the year.'
In the 1800s and 1900s, the islands were a hub for lobstermen and commercial fishermen, with some featuring hotels and boarding houses.
This Connecticut property, originally built on one of the islands in 1912, 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 homes for families seeking a waterside getaway.
Indeed as the listing points out, the O Belden Island could 'serve as a tremendous opportunity for rental income'.
It features a private dock for homeowners to moor their boats or go swimming, and is just a 10-minute ferry ride away from the mainland.
The property itself has been restored for a modern-day homeowner, but still maintains a vintage vibe inside.
Guests can access the 2,038-square-foot home by boat from Stony Creek - a coastal village located in the southeastern area of Branford
The property's outdoor features were updated prior to it going on the market. All of the house's furniture are included in the sale
The island home features a wrap-around porch that matches the white-colored trims used for the windows.
The property contains original materials, and many of its outdoor features, including the outdoor dock, have been updated.
According to the listing, the external features have been professionally modified to include a new roof, irrigation system, porches, exterior window trims.
The house also received a fresh coat of paint before going on the market.
The grassy yard around the house has also been expanded, with pink granite added to the seawall. There is also a shed for storage, which has a new roof.
The stunning private island could be yours for just shy of $3million
A butler's pantry was built into the kitchen to use for food storage. However, it can also be used for other storage purposes or an area to leave extra decorations
The kitchen is right near the front door of the house and it is located near the property's dining area and cozy living room
Inside the home there is a country-style kitchen with hardwood floors, wooden cabinets and appliances including a four-burner gas stove with a griddle and butler's pantry for storage.
There is a cozy living room featuring a fireplace and floral couches, and a second living room space with South-facing windows.
All the rooms have sizeable windows to provide good natural light and give homeowners a brilliant view of the stunning surroundings.
On the second floor which can be reached via two staircases are four bedrooms, with the same wooden décor featured throughout the home.
Each also includes basic furniture including beds, chests of drawers, nightstands and chairs.
There are two full bathrooms, one on each floor of the property.
One of the house's cozy living rooms is right next to the dining area that has three large rectangular windows. There are a total of two living rooms in the house, each of them including a stone fireplace
The property includes two staircases that will lead guests to the upstairs floor. One of the stairways is near a hidden corner near the dining area
The four bedrooms on the second floor have the same wooden décor featured throughout the home. However, all of its bedspreads are different
The island is 75 miles from Manhattan, ten minutes away from New Haven and close to Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club.
As the listing states: 'Get your own private island and still be able to catch the train into the city with nearby Amtrak and Metro North stations and plane travel from Tweed National Airport.'