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$3,000,000 | Built 2001 | 2,462 Sq. Ft. | 8 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 0.77 Acres
Wheelers Island, Branford, Connecticut, United States, 06405
This private island spans 0.77 acres and is located off the Branford coast in Connecticut, hitting the real estate market at an ideal moment. The 2,462 square foot home is being sold fully furnished, presenting an amazing opportunity for luxurious isolation. Known as the Queen of the Thimble Islands, Wheelers Island is now available for $3 million. The current owner, Christine Svenningsen, is a wealthy widow with a collection of up to 10 Thimble Islands. She spent over $30 million to acquire this impressive collection and previously sold Rogers Island, one of the largest islands, for $21.5 million in 2008. With manicured lawns, Wheelers Island provides its own sandy beach perfect for swimming or launching kayaks to explore this beloved island group. This delightful home is designed for enjoyment and relaxation, easily adaptable for year-round living.
Features include extensive wraparound porches, an open floor layout with a fireplace, a large eat-in country kitchen, and multiple windows with French doors. The third floor can be modified to create a stunning master suite or continue to serve as guest accommodations. The property also has year-round electricity, city water, a generator, potential space for a small pool, internet access, central vacuum, laundry facilities, an outdoor fireplace, and a dock made of Stony Creek granite. It’s accessible by boat or water taxi from the picturesque Stony Creek village. According to the Robb Report, there’s even a legend of buried treasure here: pirate Captain William Kidd is said to have hidden a chest of gold in the Thimble Islands while escaping from hunters back in the 1600s. If you happen to uncover it, you might eliminate your mortgage! Wheelers Island is listed at $3 million through Margaret Muir of Sotheby’s International Realty.
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