Many people dream of a second home in a dreamy landscape where they can spend time relaxing away from prying eyes, and for many people, Italy is the perfect destination. And if you have an endless budget, or many you're just daring to dream, you could be the owner of a private island. And since dreaming costs nothing, let's have a closer look at some of the private islands for sale in Italy in 2022.
The site specialising in the sale (and rental) of private islands, privateislandsonline.com, offers solutions scattered all over the world. There are currently 3 islands published on the market on the market in Italy.
Ottagono San Pietro
Ottagono San Pietro is one of 5 octagonal islands in the southern lagoon of Venice. These islands are artificial and were originally used as military bases in the two world wars. However, since the 1970s, the island has remained completely untouched and its structures have fallen into disrepair with few traces of development. Therefore, this wonderful Italian gem could be a unique opportunity to restore a historic island and turn it into a place for both personal and even commercial use. The price for this Italian is only availble on request.
Isola Viscontea
Viscontea Island is located in the province of Lecco in Lombardy, in the very place where Lake Como becomes the Adda River. Its origins are somewhat uncertain, but are connected to the fate of Azzone Visconti's bridge and was used as a defence fort and military garrison. In later years, however, it became a fisherman's home and the property located on the island was inhabited until 1956. It was rented out until 1961 before the last owners took possession.
The island is also very strategically located: only 50 minutes from the international airports of Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate, and 30 minutes from Bergamo airport. The city of Lecco has a train station that connects it to Milan in just 45 minutes, and Switzerland is only about an hour away.
The size of the island is approximately 2,150 square metres. The main building has a size of 238m2 and is in need of a complete renovation by the new owners. The island is for sale for 1,896,474.79 US Dollars.
Ustica
The island of Ustica is the summit of a massive submerged volcano in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 60km north of the city of Palermo. This island is no secret and is famous throughout Europe for the charm of its seabed and for the tranquillity that can be experienced all year round. Agriculture, wine, fruit, lentils and fish are the island's specialities, attracting lovers of the wonderful Sicilian cuisine, underwater life, peaceful countryside and pure air.
About 1,000 people live permanently in Ustica, and for this reason, the whole island is not for sale, but a farmhouse on organic land at the foot of a dense pine forest, restoring an existing house with a breathtaking sea view and planting some 500 olive trees. The main house has an area of about 100 square metres on two levels, as well as a 2-bedroom studio with a terrace, featuring an inner courtyard with a lemon grove with a large original Tuscan fountain surrounded by protective walls. All of this could be yours for 1,673,360.11 US Dollars.
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