Three of Connecticut’s Thimble Islands are being sold for $5.3million after they hit the market on Wednesday.
Mansion Global reports that the Thimble Islands, an archipelago made up of small islands in the Long Island Sound off the coast of Brandford, were last on sale in 2016 as part of an eight-island deal for $78million.
Buyers interested in private island mansions can choose between Jepson Island, Belden Island and the mysterious Wheelers Island, which is said to have buried treasure.
Jepson Island has 0.28 acres of land and a 1,018 square-foot home. Belden Island has slightly more room with 1.04 acres and 2,038 square feet. Wheelers island is the largest island at 0.77 acres and 2,462 square feet of living space.
Sellers Christine and Edmund Stoecklein previously sold two of the islands, the Cut-in-Two Island and the eight-acre Rogers Island, but decided to keep some others. The couple moved to Washington state in 2016.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage listed this Jepson Island home (pictured), located in the Thimble Islands in the Long Island Sound off the coast of Connecticut, for $800,000 – making it the least expensive property of the three beautiful properties being sold
Belden Island (pictured) is one of 365 islands included in Connecticut’s Thimble islands and the1.04 acres, 2,038 square foot home is being sold for $1.5million after it last hit the marker in 2016 as part of an eight-island deal for $78million
Known by locals and fortune hunters as ‘Treasure Island’, Wheelers Island (pictured) is the largest of the three islands on the market with three floors sprawling floors, eight varied bedrooms and 2,462 square feet of living space on a nearly an acre of private land
Christina Stoecklein initially bought the islands with her deceased husband John Svenningsen, who was resident and chairman of the board of the party supplies company Amscan Holdings Inc.
They purchased just one of the Thimble Islands, but Stoecklein bought others in the late 1990s and early 2000s after Svenningsen’s death.
In 2003, Stoecklein paid $22.3 million for Rogers island and set a record price for the Thimble Islands.
She spent more than $30million to buy the islands before spending millions more on landscaping, infrastructure and renovations.
The Thimble Islands contain a surprising 365 islands, including Wheelers Island (pictured center), leading clever locals to joke that there is a island for each day of the year
Residents refer to Wheelers Island (pictured) as ‘Treasure Island’ because of its fabled connection to Scottish pirate Captain William Kidd, who legend says buried some of his prized treasure on one of the Thimble Islands while fleeing from pirate hunters in the 1600s
One of the more stunning features on Wheelers Island (pictured) – and Thimble Island in general – is the gorgeous view of Long Island Sound off the coast of Brandford, Connecticut, whenever residents want a breath of fresh air. On Wheeler’s Island, people can relax on the patio overlooking the water
Although Wheelers Island (pictured) is now adorned in manicured landscaping and green lawns, it was bought by Christina Stoecklein, who more than $30million to buy the islands before spending millions more on landscaping, infrastructure and renovations
A quirky characteristic of the Victorian-style Wheelers Island includes a eye-catching mix of brightly colored decorations and various pattern sets that can be seen in virtually every room in the home. Pictured: one of the property’s eight bedrooms
There are a staggering 365 Thimble Islands, prompting locals to joke there’s an island for each day of the year.
Fabled for its connection to Thimble Islands where Scottish pirate Captain Kidd was said to have buried his treasure before being executed in Wapping in 1701, Wheelers Island has been dubbed ‘Treasure Island.’
Wheelers Island is located just 14 miles from the exclusive Hamptons across Long Island Sound and sitting in the heart of the Thimble Island community.
Named after the famed Captain William Kidd, the nearby Kidd’s Island is one of the many landforms that bear his name in the Thimble Islands as well as Kidd’s Harbor, Kidds Lane, and Money Island, which was named for his treasure.
Following the vibrant color scheme seen in the Wheeler House’s bedrooms, the living room is designed with a funky patterned table near hot pink chair cushions and similarly designed couch cushions that is perfectly complimented by neutral colored walls
‘This cherished home was built with passion from the ground up while maintaining its original character to perfection and can easily be retrofitted for year-round use,’ said one previous listing
With a starting price of $3million, the dining room has been renovated with funky-colored chairs, table and patterned chandelier light near a two French glass doors that lead to the part of the property’s meticulously kept lawns
Bath time! One of Wheelers Island’s bathrooms put a twist on traditional bath time and modeled the space after the yellow rubber duck toys. Rubber ducks can be seen on the towels, tissue box, along the counter and in a fish bowl
The Thimbles were a favorite roaming ground of his, and he may have, as local legend states, buried some of his riches here.
William Pitt with Sotheby’s International Realty listed the Wheelers Island home for for $3million.
The Victorian-style home has eight beds, four and a half baths, and was built in 2001.
‘This cherished home was built with passion from the ground up while maintaining its original character to perfection and can easily be retrofitted for year-round use,’ reads a listing on Vladi Private Islands.
‘No expense was spared in creating this masterpiece, built by one of the premier builders in CT, Petra Construction.
‘With its two wrap-a-around porches and outdoor dining area, one can not only enjoy sunrises, sunsets, endless summer breezes, but the magic of the Thimble Islands.
Jepson island is selling for $800,000 with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. It has two bedrooms and one full bath.
‘Just 75 miles from NYC, this small but perfect Thimble Island is the ultimate easy, nearby escape,’ the listing said.
Jepson Island, located some 75 mile from the coast of New York City’s Manhattan borough, is the smallest of the three island properties with 0.28 acres of land and a 1,018 square-feet to move around when resident’s aren’t sailing in the water or enjoying a sunny day on the second-floor patio
According to the listing, the Jepson Island property is ‘powered by generator and passive solar, city water and irrigation system to help your own garden thrive’ while spending holidays or simply living on the island
In the Jepson Island’s home, space is a top priority as seen in one of the bedrooms (pictured) that has cleverly stacked two bunk beds diagonally near the hardwood walls and nautical-esque windows
The Jepson Island home (pictured) was initially built in the 1890s before a 1983 hurricane destroyed the property, but the property has been redone and includes a wood-themed kitchen with splashes of bright red wood and appliances
‘[The property is] powered by generator and passive solar, city water and irrigation system to help your own garden thrive.’
The Jepson Island property was initially built in the 1890s before a 1983 hurricane destroyed the property. It has since been rebuilt.
Belden island hit the market at $1.5million and are listed at Halstead. The residence has seven rooms in total, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
‘This sanctuary summer home overlooks a rolling green lawn with irrigation, sandy beach and private dock,’ the listing said.
Unlike Wheelers Island, which uses bright colored decorations, the Belden Island property is takes some of the wood motif found on Jepson Island and kicks it up a notch with a stone fire place in the middle of the living room
‘This sanctuary summer home overlooks a rolling green lawn with irrigation, sandy beach and private dock,’ reads the listing from Halstead, which is selling the Jepson Island property for $1.5million
A look into one of the Belden Island property rooms show an entirely wooden interior, with the same shade of brown stretching across the ceilings, the floor and the walls where windows overlook the water from four different angles
A bucket of fresh green apples sits near the wood-centric kitchen inside the Belden Island home, creating a fun summer activity for visitors and home owners to make delicious meals