The most pristine and isolated private islands for sale around the world

Remote retreats

4 June 2020

We’re all longing for a far-away escape with our friends and family, a remote retreat miles from strangers that we can call our own. From volcanic archipelagos in the azure waters of Fiji to idyllic Grecian hideaways, these are the most exclusive private islands for sale right now.

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Little Pipe Cay, Bahamas
£68,115,196
Richard Branson might have Necker in the BVI, but you can have Little Pipe Cay in the Bahamas, an all-bells-and-whistles private island for sale. Tropical living here is a doddle, with a number of elegantly positioned houses and cottages spread across the island for friends and family plus the chance to develop more if needed. There’s a sea barn containing boats and water sports equipment plus several hundred feet of dock frontage to accommodate small and large boats, including superyacht mooring. The island also has a ready-made staff and operations village too.
knightfrank.com
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Marco Island, Canada
£3,183,600
Located in the middle of Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada, Marco Island is the sort of place we can imagine Meghan and Harry retreating to. Surrounded by lush woodland and open fields, with sweeping ocean views, this hideaway was made for getting busy on the water. There’s a main house with five bedrooms, as well as a three-bedroom guest house - oh and the price includes all the furnishings too.
christiesrealestate.com
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Patroklos, Greece
POA
Mamma Mia! This might just be the stuff of our Grecian dreams. Imagine owning Patroklos, a 643-acre islet close to Athens, peppered with over 5,000 olive trees and pine trees, with its own endless supply of gorgeous, sandy beaches lapped by the turquoise Aegean rich in fish. There are currently four small buildings with potential to develop more residences and the island already has its own water supply and power.
privateislandsonline.com
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Wadigi Island, Fiji
POA
If you’ve ever wanted your own Cast Away experience, Wadigi Island in Fiji would make an excellent choice. Fiji was the backdrop to the 2000 film and this nearby island, part of the Mamanuca islands, a volcanic archipelago of 20 islands west of Nadi and south of the Yasawa islands, is looking for a buyer. Surrounded by colourful reefs, with two talc-soft beaches, the island has a ready-to-move-into villa containing three private suites and a thatched open air pavilion for entertaining and sunset watching. Tempted?
knightfrank.co.uk

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Horse Island, Ireland
£4,903,700
Overlooking the roaring, rugged Atlantic lies this secluded private islet in Ireland’s West Cork. Offering a tranquil escape and total privacy from the modern world, Horse Island is just a short boat trip from the mainland harbours of Dreenatra Pier and Rossbrien Pier. Fully developed with electricity and water and set in 157 acres, it’s a seriously rare find. There’s a main house with six bedrooms, along with a further six properties including guest houses and cottages, as well as sandy beaches, pastures and natural landscape.
rightmove.co.uk