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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
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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