Sunday, October 13, 2024

Islands on the market

USA: Death of an Island – Paul Allen’s Island Set For Extensive Development

After spending almost a decade on the market, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has finally found a buyer for Allan Island, his American private island bolt-hole.

(Image Courtesy of Wally Gudgell/Windermere)

After languishing for nine long years on the private island market, Microsoft co-founder and Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen …Read More: USA: Death of an Island – Paul Allen’s Island Set For Extensive Development

Environment

Update: Fund-raising Campaign For Nova Scotian Private Island Gathers Pace

The beautiful Mahone Bay – Photo Courtesy of Rob Garnett at Airscapes

Fundraisers in Nova Scotia enter the final straight in their attempts to rescue one of the Atlantic province’s last privately owned islands: Bella Island

The beautiful Mahone Bay – Photo Courtesy of Rob Garnett at Airscapes

The Mahone Islands Conservation Association (MICA) has issued a huge thank-you to its supporters …Read More: Update: Fund-raising Campaign For Nova Scotian Private Island Gathers Pace

Island Market

USA: Celine Dion Places Florida Private Island Estate Up For Sale

Celine Dion's Jupiter Island Estate, Courtesy of selectsothebysrealty.com

Celine Dion has placed her second private island estate up for sale, with Jupiter Island in Florida entering the market for a cool USD 72.5 million.

Celine Dion’s Jupiter Island Estate, Courtesy of selectsothebysrealty.com

Canadian songstress Celine Dion has this week placed another of her private island paradises on the …Read More: USA: Celine Dion Places Florida Private Island Estate Up For Sale

Island Market

Florida: Mr. Key West Puts Private Island Up For Sale

Ballast Key Courtesy of www.private-islands.com

Florida’s famous investor, David Wolkowsky, has placed the utopian Ballast Key on the market, much to the excitement of the private island community.

Ballast Key Courtesy of www.private-islands.com

Famed for his reputation as one of Florida’s most visionary property investors and his efforts to preserve the character of his home-town, the …Read More: Florida: Mr. Key West Puts Private Island Up For Sale

Breaking Island News

Greece: Question Marks Surround Sale of Skorpios Island

Skorpios Island

The sale of the Greek island of Skorpios is to be reviewed by the Greek Legal Council to ensure compliance with the terms of former owner Aristotle Onassis’ will.

Skorpios Island

The widely reported sale of Skorpios Island is to be placed under judicial review after doubts were cast over …Read More: Greece: Question Marks Surround Sale of Skorpios

Breaking Island News

Scotland: Historic Scottish island Tanera Mòr goes on sale

Tanera Mor - Image Courtesy of the Guardian

Tanera Mòr, the largest member of Scotland’s Summer Island Archipelago has this week been put up for sale with a guide price of GBP 2.5 million

Tanera Mor – Image Courtesy of the Guardian

An island unlike any other has this week entered the private island market with a bargain …Read More: Scotland: Historic Scottish island goes on sale

Breaking Island News

Tennessee Island Makes It To The Online Auction Block

As the global economic crisis continues to take its toll on the private island market, one shrewd seller has taken to the online auction house eBay in an attempt to sell his Tennessee island.

Wolf Island, TennesseeImage Courtesy of eBay

The island market is abuzz with the news that Wolf …Read More: Tennessee Island Makes It To The Online Auction Block

Island Market

USA: Spectacular Nautilus Island on the Auction Block October 18th

A gorgeous private island off the coast of Maine is set to be auctioned later this month, a great opportunity for a summer retreat or secluded year-round residence.

(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands)

The island market is buzzing with the news that Nautilus Island, a beautiful 14.9 hectare …Read More: USA: Spectacular Nautilus Island on the Auction Block October 18th