For $1.5M, get (way) off the grid in Gilded Age style on your own private island in Alexandria Bay
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Between the upcoming election frenzy and the impending holiday hustle, it may seem like a good time to imagine really getting away from it all–like, private-island away. This unique property on Alexandria Bay in the Thousand Islands (birthplace of Waldorf Astoria’s famous salad dressing with the same name) is about as upstate as you can get without being in Canada, and it’s only accessible by boat or seaplane. Being surrounded by water comes with 360 degrees of pristine water views, with fixed and floating docks to park your vessel of choice. Asking $1,500,000, the island is surrounded by the Gilded Age homes of Vanderbilts, Wrigleys, and Trudeaus as well as the neighboring Boldt Castle, whose design inspired the modern, spacious three-bedroom home situated at the island’s edge.
When the island’s current owners bought the land 40 years ago, a small fishing cabin was the only structure standing on its shores. Five years later, they constructed a 3,000-square-foot home on the property.
Though it may be astoundingly private and surrounded by nature, the property boasts its own grid power system via underwater cable, with high-speed internet so you’re never truly isolated. The surrounding water levels are controlled by a series of precision hydraulic dams.
The main living floor offers a large, modern great room with an open kitchen, living and dining area. The space is surrounded by windows and stunning water views. The wrap-around porch can be accessed from every room through sliding glass doors.
This floor also offers two guest bedrooms and a full bath. All surfaces are paneled in warm wood that blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural beauty.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite takes views of Alexandria Bay to a new level. A luxurious bathroom includes a wood-clad jetted tub. An additional room with a cathedral ceiling provides a tranquil space for contemplation or meditation.
The St. Lawrence River provides a unique opportunity for kayaking, canoeing, boating, and fishing. The surrounding land offers wildlife and greenery while being protected from flooding.
[At The Agency by Joshua Garner and Mike Fabbri]
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