Yellow Island, a beautiful private islet off the coast of Maine,is up for sale with a $1.3 million price tag.
The beautiful private island is a 2.11 acre, tree filled atoll and has a single cottage on its premises. Perfect for cozy getaways and little vacations, the island offers complete privacy along with beautiful views of the natural beauty it is surrounded with.
The island just has one stone and wood cottage filled with vintage amenities like a large stone fireplace and a traditional large living room. The cottage is a 2030 square feet, three bedrooms, one bathroom place, which also has a pool. However, there is no electricity available on the island.
Listing records of the islet describe it as:
Located in Frenchman Bay, Yellow Island is picturesque, secluded and private, yet has easy access to its own mainland base sited on a waterfront lot with parking and shelter. The unique three-bedroom residence was built by one of the original 'rusticators' and has many charming antique features, such as a huge fireplace in the living room, leaded windows and pink granite walls. Walking paths meander throughout the wooded 2± acre island, edged with bold pink granite ledges and a small sandy beach and pool. The property includes a rustic bunk house with workshop and a deep water dock with moorings. Captivating panoramic views are of the ocean, the spruce clad islands of Frenchman Bay and the dramatic mountains of Acadia National Park.
Curbed National calls the island a "Hermit's Dream" because of its serene surroundings and abundance of natural beauty.
If you thought buying a private island was a big deal and wondering if the procedure is any different from buying a house, it is not really that different. However, before buying an island, you must put a lot of thought into it and consider various factors like accessibility to land, climatic conditions, reliable water supply and even its anchorage. Check out more tips on buying a private island,here.