At first glance, owning something so grandiose as a private island might seem to be too much or completely unattainable. It feels as if you must be a celebrity or billionaire to get your hands on an island getaway with prices hiking to $120 million for an island in Darien. Toss all those dreary thoughts away, though, because a private island with a price tag of just $4.9 million has hit the market, so a life of seaside luxury might be well within your grasp. Dubbed “Potato Island,” the charming one-acre isle sits just off the coast of Branford, Connecticut in the scenic Long Island Sound and now awaits a buyer.Though the thought of living on an island may immediately conjure images of isolation, Potato Island actually sits among the Thimble Island chain, meaning civilization is just a short boat ride away. Another island in the coastal collection is also for sale asking a much steeper $25 million. A 1912-constructed house sits on the Potato Island’s south side. Offering 3,871-square-feet, the home includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms. After a thoughtful renovation, the historic structure maintains every inch of its original charm while also providing modern conveniences.Among these updates is a living room perfectly appointed for entertaining (what’s the point of having an island if you can’t show it off?) and anchored by a fieldstone fireplace. Dining options include a formal space facing the evening sun and an intimate nook nestled in a bay of windows. Upstairs, the bedrooms emulate a summer cottage. Beachy, New England touches are also reflected in Adirondack chairs scattered across the property and a wistful wraparound porch.For more information on Potato Island, John Campbell and Kathleen Coumou of Christie’s International Real Estate have the listing.
