Have you thought about oceanfront living? This is ideal chance to realize that, because Hopkins Island, aka Bamboo Island near Florida is for sale. This private Island off the Florida Keys, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, just minutes from the World famous Looe Key, part of Americas only living Coral Reef can be your for $17 million.
Only 25 minutes from Key West and easily reachable from Miami, this island estate not only offers seclusion but also convenient access to international airports. At the same time, this Island Estate affords you complete privacy without giving up civilization. Bamboo Island is an ideal zone for spending time away along on tropical beaches. This is also the location of the Little Palm island resort, where Harry Trueman spent his vacation, owing to the island’s pristine surroundings, and near perfect location.
The spectacular snorkeling and scuba diving of Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary, part of the only living coral barrier reef in the U.S., is just minutes away. Most of Hopkins Island is still retaining the natural vegetation through the Marine Sanctuary which houses rare species of wildlife, like the Pink Spoonbills, white crowned pigeons, and Key Deer. The crystal clear water of the Keys offers some of the best fishing in the world. Only some areas of the island central zone has been habituated with the presence of the 2-storey 4 bedroom home-cum-resort, a small road and also the private landing port, which owners and their guests can use, in case they land on the island with the help of aerial transport like private helicopters. Key West offers endless options of Fine Dinning, Art, Museums, Nightlife and a World famous Sunset.
There is already 12,000 sq ft Main house on the Island which has been constructed, so there is no waiting to remodel or build new. That gives you a lot of opportunity for investments – it is well for a Private Residence Club or a Luxury Fractional Ownership project. Or it could be maintained as an Exclusive Private Island Estate. [BornRich]