3 Island Retreats
These properties give ‘privacy’ a new meaning
This 67-acre island escape within Venice Lagoon, Italy, can be reached via boat or touching down on the property’s helicopter landing pads. Dating back to the 16th century, the 9-bedroom, 11-bath residence with a roof terrace once served as a convent. Landscaped grounds accent the home’s water views, large pool and terrace space. Included in the 24-million-euro price tag is a boathouse on the mainland, a chapel and three boat spaces.
Source: Venice Estates Sotheby’s International Realty, Venice, Italy.
Formerly a deserted island, Bone Fish Cay in the Bahamas has been transformed into a 13-acre luxury retreat. Centrally located on the island is the 5,000-square-foot main house with a 30-foot-high cypress cathedral ceiling, a gourmet kitchen and interior and outdoor dining accommodations. Dine on bone china that has been specifically designed for the residence, which is currently listed for $14.5 million. Enjoy boating trips from the private boat dock.
Source: Vladi Private Islands GMBH, Hamburg, Germany.
A 5-bedroom, 3-bath main house with a fireplace; a guesthouse with 3 bedrooms; breathtaking sunset and Atlantic water views; and a 750-foot dock make up Jefferson Island, a 20-plus-acre private retreat on the Chesapeake Bay in Talbot County, Md. With 7,050 feet of waterfront, this property is positioned for total seclusion, water activities and a care-free, luxurious lifestyle. A rare opportunity, this property is currently listed at $3.95 million.
Source: Cliff Meredith, LACAZE Meredith Real Estate, Easton, Md.
— Lauren Varga
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