Incredible Potato Island private retreat off the coast of Connecticut on sale for just $4.9MILLION

It’s not cheap as chips but it is very a-peeling. This 1.1-acre home on Potato Island – one of Connecticut’s Thimble Islands – has hit the market for $4.9million.

The 3,871-square foot, four-bedroom home atop the potato-shaped granite island was built in 1912 and ‘radiates New England charm,’ according to listing agent Christie’s.

Although the house is more than 100 years old, it has been extensively renovated to provide modern conveniences without sacrificing its historical character. 

Inside, there’s a fieldstone fireplace, a dining nook with bay windows, gourmet kitchen, breakfast bar, Jacuzzi, four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, among other features. 

This private 1.1-acre 1 Potato Island — one of Connecticut’s Thimble Islands — is on sale for $4.9million

The granite island is shaped like a potato and sit in the Long Island Sound, just 90 minutes away from New York City

The granite island is shaped like a potato and sit in the Long Island Sound, just 90 minutes away from New York City

The island features a house, built in 1912, with a wraparound porch, heated pool and custom-made, hand-cut, granite hot tub

The island features a house, built in 1912, with a wraparound porch, heated pool and custom-made, hand-cut, granite hot tub

Room with a view: Although the house is more than 100 years old, it has been extensively renovated to provide modern conveniences without sacrificing its historical character

Room with a view: Although the house is more than 100 years old, it has been extensively renovated to provide modern conveniences without sacrificing its historical character

Outside, there’s a wraparound porch, manicured lawn, heated pool and custom-made, hand-cut, granite hot tub. The island also has its own deep water dock which leads to the Long Island Sound. 

The island is said to be a five-minute boat ride from the village of Stony Creek, Connecticut and a 90-minute commute to New York City.      

Inside, there's a fieldstone fireplace, a dining nook with bay windows, gourmet kitchen, breakfast bar, Jacuzzi, four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, among other features

Inside, there’s a fieldstone fireplace, a dining nook with bay windows, gourmet kitchen, breakfast bar, Jacuzzi, four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, among other features

The home has been renovated with modern conveniences and features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms

The home has been renovated with modern conveniences and features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms

Floor to ceiling windows provide copious sunlight as well as tranquil views of the Long Island Sound

Floor to ceiling windows provide copious sunlight as well as tranquil views of the Long Island Sound

One of the four bedrooms in the 3,871-square foot home is currently being used as a gym

One of the four bedrooms in the 3,871-square foot home is currently being used as a gym

The home features a fieldstone fireplace, dining nook with bay windows, gourmet kitchen, breakfast bar and Jacuzzi

The home features a fieldstone fireplace, dining nook with bay windows, gourmet kitchen, breakfast bar and Jacuzzi

Despite being more than 100 years old, the home has been thoroughly renovated and includes a gourmet kitchen

Despite being more than 100 years old, the home has been thoroughly renovated and includes a gourmet kitchen

The summer cottage-style designed house is just a five minute boat ride from Stony Creek, Connecticut

The summer cottage-style designed house is just a five minute boat ride from Stony Creek, Connecticut

Let's eat! A dining area is seen above with sweeping views of the water in this bright and airy space

Let’s eat! A dining area is seen above with sweeping views of the water in this bright and airy space

Kick back and relax: A porch wraps around the property proving the perfect place to enjoy some down time

Kick back and relax: A porch wraps around the property proving the perfect place to enjoy some down time



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