Potato Island, a private island located in the Long Island Sound, is for sale for $4.9 million. Listed with Page Taft Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, it is the only man-made island in Connecticut’s Thimble chain.
Potato Island features a deepwater dock, a meticulously renovated historic home, and manicured landscaping. The island derives its name from the large brown boulders used to construct the 1.1-acre property, which evokes the raw beauty of Maine’s rocky coast.
The 3,871 square foot shingle-style main residence that was built in 1912 features four bedrooms and three and one-half baths. The home was completely updated and modernized while preserving its original character. It exudes casual elegance with airy interiors, a magnificent fieldstone fireplace in the living room, vaulted ceilings, and sitting porches on the second level, plus a graceful wraparound veranda to fully enjoy the island lifestyle.
The renovation of the residence perfectly positioned large windows to optimize tranquil water views and the occasional boat passing. A large dining room is ideal for entertaining while a “nook” encircled by bay windows was designed for hosting more intimate affairs.
The kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances and a breakfast bar. The upstairs space evokes the relaxed aesthetic of a summer cabin. The master suite offers such appointments as white marble countertops, a steam shower, a Jacuzzi tub, and separate water closets.
The estate’s landscaping includes mature trees and plantings. There is a heated pool surrounded by a minimalist-style deck allowing the manicured lawns to take center stage. A custom hand-cut granite hot tub nestled into the rocks that offers magnificent sunset and seascape views. Meandering paths connect the landscaped outdoor spaces and porches, which are all on view from the interiors.
Originally listed at $7,350,000 in late 2014, the island was recently reintroduced to market for $4.9 million—a 30 percent price reduction.
“Potato Island is an offering that is both rare and unique,” says Kathleen Coumou, Executive Director of Christie’s International Real Estate, which is representing the property through Page Taft Real Estate, its exclusive affiliate in Branford, Connecticut. ”It is a boater’s dream offering deepwater mooring and panoramic views of the Thimble islands with the coastline in the distance reminiscent of life on a luxury yacht at sea. Yet, you are a two-minute boat ride to the mainland to enjoy the hiking, biking, beaches, and restaurants that the quaint village of Stoney Creek offers.”
John Campbell, listing agent with Page Taft, adds that Potato Island offers the rare combination of privacy and accessibility. “Having worked with waterfront buyers for over 20 years, I’ve found that the privacy and the mainland accessibility that Potato Island offers generally tops a buyer’s wish list of amenities and is rare in most shoreline communities,” he explains.
Christie’s International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its New York City brokerage and invitation-only Affiliate network spanning 50 countries, Christie’s International Real Estate offers services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market.
