Tavern Island, Lavish Private Island Compound Just One Hour from NYC, Hits the Market for U.S. $10.995 Million

ROWAYTON, CT – Tavern Island, a unique property in the New York City area, is a luxurious 3.5-acre private island estate with its own mainland lot and deep water docks. This exceptional property is offered by Richard Higgins of The Higgins Group with international marketing services provided by Christie’s International Real Estate for U.S. $10.9 million.

Tavern Island has a fascinating provenance. It was first inhabited in 1651 by English settlers and in more modern times was owned by showman Bill Rose. Over the years, it has been visited by celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Barbara Streisand, and Lillian Hellman, who wrote "The Little Foxes" while staying there.

Private and serene just one hour from New York City, Tavern Island is one of the rarest finds in the New York metropolitan area. Considered by many to be one of the most romantic spots in Connecticut, it boasts incredible sunrises and sunsets overlooking the charming harbor of Rowayton. On a clear night, New York City’s skyline can be seen on the horizon.

“This is a one-of-a-kind property that has to be seen to be believed,” said Kathleen Coumou, Senior Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate’s Northeast Region. “The home is set in a remarkable location and will make a wonderful home or getaway for a discerning buyer.”

The compound consists of a beautifully restored main house, a recently built boat house with a guest bedroom tree house, and an antique caretakers house. Also included is a 75-foot-pool, several private beaches, a dock large enough for the tow island tenders, as well as other visiting boats. There is also a lot on the mainland with a large dock, private parking lot and room for a house to be built with harbor views.

“I am very proud to represent this historic property,” said Richard Higgins of The Higgins Group. “The property’s location, sweeping views and extraordinary interior scale make it an unmistakable draw.”

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About Christie’s International Real Estate

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About The Higgins Group
Higgins Group Real Estate is an independently owned and operated Real Estate brokerage serving Connecticut real estate with 12 offices located throughout Fairfield County. Higgins Group Real Estate has been helping home buyers and sellers meet their real estate goals throughout Connecticut for over 17 years. Our 500 sales associates represent the very best of the real estate profession in our markets. Our business model is unique to Connecticut Real Estate, and we would love to share that with you. There is a reason we are the fastest growing real estate company in Connecticut... We offer a full range of real estate services and believe that the collective talent and experience within our company is unparalleled - and offers unique benefits to you. www.higginsgroup.com