Home of the Week: A $25 Million Private Island in Connecticut That’s Just 40 Minutes From Manhattan, the redwood-dotted estate feels as if it is worlds away from the buzzy tech hub. Originally built in 1910, the property has been under the stewardship of the same family for more than a century. Over the years, the family has welcomed notable figures and dignitaries to their one-of-a-kind wooded enclave.
Perched above a tranquil pond and surrounded by trees, the main cabin has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a dock for kayaking, paddle boarding, or swimming. The interiors showcase wood floors, many wood beams supporting the double-height ceilings, and multiple skylights that flood the spaces with natural light. The great room has a dramatic stone fireplace, classic cabin decor, and even a hidden bar within the wall.
There is nothing you can’t do on Island Farm, with the rugged grounds fit for activities including hiking, birdwatching, horseback riding, ATVing, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, skeet shooting, and archery. You can also take in sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from High Hill, the highest peak on the property, which sits 1,000 feet above sea level. Finally, there are 86 acres of redwood forest to enjoy.