FEATURE Property
Little Bokeelia Island
P
rized for its premiere location in pristine Pine Island Sound, Little Bokeelia
Island is surrounded by sea life, estuaries, crystal clear waters, exceptional
fishing, and some of the best boating on the Florida coast. This is what
vintage Florida charm is all about, offering unparalleled seclusion and
serenity, but only a short boat or helicopter trip to the mainland. The best of both worlds,
with Sarasota, Ft. Myers, Naples and Venice all close enough to enjoy for the day before
returning to your 100 acre private island paradise to catch another glorious sunset over
the Gulf of Mexico.
Boca Grande
LittleBokeelia.com
Offered at $29,500,000
Represented by
Klaus Lang, Realtor®
Michael Saunders & Company
941.320.1223
klauslang@michaelsaunders.com
The island's original residence, a glamorous Spanish-style villa, was built in the 1920's for
Charles Burgess, the well-known inventor of the dry cell battery. Masterfully restored to
its original 1920's grandeur, with all the modern conveniences of today, every room in the
estate is designed to capture magnificent views and sea breezes.
A short stroll from the main house is a charming enclave of cottages, a waterfall and
pool, and a lushly landscaped terrace area. A shell road encircles the island and leads
to a tennis court. For meditative strolls, a private nature trail meanders through the
flourishing tropical landscape.
With approximately 3 ½ miles of shore line, the outstanding potential for development
has been anticipated by its present owners, with 29 waterfront lots having been granted
a development order in perpetuity. The island is fully serviced by mainland electricity
with multiple back-up generators and has a reverse osmosis water plant.
The next exciting chapter of Little Bokeelia's vibrant and rich history is yours to write.
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