Island Sale

[SAMIAM]

Have a good friend that will be selling his private island soon and asking who might be the best for such a unique property. We know many excellent realtors but not sure who might be most experienced with island properties
Hope some of you island owners can help me pass along your experiences

[Little Bear]

NancyDeporter @ Keller Williams. Has a place on Little Bear Island and has extensive knowledge of the lake and islands.

https://www.nancydeporter.com/

[Slickcraft]

Heidi Kephart is an islander herself and recently sold two island properties.

https://rocherealty.com/heidi-kephart/

Alan

[The Real BigGuy]

I 2nd Nancy D. She has been on Little Bear for most of her life & has been specializing in island property since she started in the business. Her husband Doug is also a realtor & he is a civil engineer. Between them there isn’t many questions they can’t answer or problem they can’t solve!


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[HalfMiler]

Any chance it's Pig? I've been eyeing that waterslide since childhood.

https://www.privateislandsonline.com/ But would probably do better with someone local.

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by HalfMiler

Any chance it's Pig? I've been eyeing that waterslide since childhood.

https://www.privateislandsonline.com/ But would probably do better with someone local.

Good guess,but no

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by HalfMiler

Any chance it's Pig? I've been eyeing that waterslide since childhood.

https://www.privateislandsonline.com/ But would probably do better with someone local.

doubtful!! I actually work with a guy who's dad owned Pig years ago...spent all his summers there and has lots of interesting stories!!

[LoveLakeLife]

Now you’re just teasing us Sam. lol. Pistol??!


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[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Now you’re just teasing us Sam. lol. Pistol??!


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Haha....no not teasing
Not naming the island because my friend doesn't want to be swamped with
inquiries and prefers privacy. Just wants find the right broker to get it sold.
I can tell you that it it's been family owned for many years, in a great location and one of the most beautiful islands you could imagine.
My friend is not a forum member so I am just fowarding replies

[LoveLakeLife]

When he finds the right broker can you spill the beans? Welcome/Wilcomb isn’t that beautiful so that’s not it ….


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[LoveLakeLife]

Hmmm then I’ve got dibs on it being Far Ozone…. Let’s start a prizeless contest a la Ice Out


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[BunchesFormula]

I also recommend Nancy & Doug Deporter. Grew up on Little Bear. Extremely Knowledgeable and very personable to work with.

[codeman671]

Another plug for Nancy (otherwise known as NHD here). She's the best!

If its Dollar let me know!

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Hmmm then I’ve got dibs on it being Far Ozone…. Let’s start a prizeless contest a la Ice Out


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I shouldn't let you bait me into giving you hints but this island is 4 or 5 times the size of Ozone......if you guess correctly, I will send you a prize

[TiltonBB]

Prize? A leftover VK gift certificate? Oh, nevermind!

[LoveLakeLife]

That’s an enticing offer.

Parker??!


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[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

That’s an enticing offer.

Parker??!


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Right size but way cold

[LoveLakeLife]

The plot thickens …


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[eyenotall777]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Right size but way cold

Could it be Hermit??

[Islandbum]

If it’s Hull please reach out, always wanted that one.....seriously
And Bob, I summered on swallow point, same age as your kids and remember your family.

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by Islandbum

If it’s Hull please reach out, always wanted that one.....seriously
And Bob, I summered on swallow point, same age as your kids and remember your family.

Sorry....not Hull
Delightful years on Swallow point. Nice to say hello to you again Islandbum
Will definitely let you know when the owner gives permission
I think the plan is to get a market analysis before putting on the market....should happen soon.

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by eyenotall777

Could it be Hermit??

All great guesses but nobody has hit it yet.
I'll ask my friend for permission to announce on the forum as soon as a broker has been selected, that way any forum members who are interested would have an early shot at looking it over.

[upthesaukee]

Release the name now and watch the parade of buyers offering 25% or more over asking price. Let the wars begin!

Dave

[LoveLakeLife]

I was thinking Hermit too but it seemed too small under the parameters.


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[LoveLakeLife]

One of the Beavers??


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[NH.Solar]

I'm guessing Pleasant Island between Long and Whortleberry

[Descant]

Did the development of Big Island ever get going?

[Outdoorsman]

100% FLL's place

[LoveLakeLife]

I like your guess Solar.


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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by NH.Solar

I'm guessing Pleasant Island between Long and Whortleberry

I highly doubt its Pleasant. A friend of mine owns it (Dave Farley).

[LoveLakeLife]

Shepard and Palmer seem too small …


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[duocat]

My Guess would be Two Mile Island

[Janet]

Originally Posted by duocat

My Guess would be Two Mile Island

If that's the island, I wonder if Becky's Garden would be included in the sale.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Janet

If that's the island, I wonder if Becky's Garden would be included in the sale.

Would definitely be interesting—last I saw, Becky's Garden was appraised at $2.2M.

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[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Would definitely be interesting—last I saw, Becky's Garden was appraised at $2.2M.

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WOW, thats impressive.

Well nothing should surprise us when it comes to Winnipesaukee real estate.

For me the funniest part of all the overly elaborate Winnipesaukee estates is how little use they get. I can circle Governors Island every week and the same massive estates remain without a body to be seen and even those with people tend to have very few visible people making use of them. Matters not to me, I'm not paying that bill, we just pass by and observe the lack of use of these beautiful homes and wonder why anyone would want to invest all that money and pay those taxes and upkeep and not use it. But I guess if you are worth billions, then keeping a few multi-million dollar homes here and there up is not too draining on your budget.

Its just the world we live in, no sense getting worked up over it ;-)

[codeman671]

The cat is out of the bag. I did hear over the weekend which one it is, and it should be hitting the market today.

Not my story to tell though!

[LoveLakeLife]

I think Two Mile would be too small for the stated Parker Island comparison.


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[joey2665]

Well it is Two Mile Island. It just hit Zillow.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1...ource=txtshare


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[Doobs41378]

Looks like a beautiful place.

[Dad207]

Beautiful spot, unique property. An island is not my sort of thing, but this is a nice one. Looks like it was in a family for almost 30 years-- I suspect that there is some heartache that goes with this sale.

[ishoot308]

This won’t be on the market long…no electricity and no septic however, it has a holding tank.

Dan

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

This won’t be on the market long…no electricity and no septic however, it has a holding tank.

Dan

Agreed it is gorgeous! Are you sure on the electricity--chandelier, power cord on photo 10?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Agreed it is gorgeous! Are you sure on the electricity--chandelier, power cord on photo 10?

Pretty sure…listing notes Solar and propane. So it has electricity but it’s Solar.

Dan

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Pretty sure…listing notes Solar and propane. So it has electricity but it’s Solar.

Dan

Thanks--I see the reference to off grid now. I was too busy fantasizing over the photos to read the articles

[WinterHarborGuy]

Seems well priced, but if it had electricity and bathrooms/septic…seems like it would be >$2M easy. No pictures of any sink or shower?

[LoveLakeLife]

Duocat’s the winner!


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[SAMIAM]

Duocat wins the prize.........betting there will be a bidding war.That island is one of a kind.

[duocat]

Two Mile Island shows up as "Pending" as of this mornings MLS update

[thinkxingu]

The listing mentions another island, "Gull," that comes with the sale, but I can't find anything about that. Anyone know?

Also, what would getting power to there involve these days? Easier or harder than in the past?

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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

The listing mentions another island, "Gull," that comes with the sale, but I can't find anything about that. Anyone know?

Also, what would getting power to there involve these days? Easier or harder than in the past?

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To get power over will not be a cheap endeavor. You would need an easement from someone on shore to provide access to get the power over for starters, which could be difficult.

Gull is just a small island nearby. Not big enough to do anything with.

[LoveLakeLife]

Yes Gull is the unnamed island on the Bizer chart. I read somewhere that the owners call it Timeout Island when the grandkids are visiting. Also I think Becky’s Garden f/k/a Beggar’s Island might be owned by the owners of Little Two Mile Island, if someone can confirm that or correct me? Otherwise why wouldn’t it be included in the sale?


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[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by codeman671

To get power over will not be a cheap endeavor. You would need an easement from someone on shore to provide access to get the power over for starters, which could be difficult.

Gull is just a small island nearby. Not big enough to do anything with.

I'd keep it off-grid and maybe take advantage of recent improvements in solar efficiency and batteries (eg Tesla Power Wall) in order to get more juice. If all you're running is lights, appliances, and occasional AC in a seasonal place, this should not be a big deal

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

I'd keep it off-grid and maybe take advantage of recent improvements in solar efficiency and batteries (eg Tesla Power Wall) in order to get more juice. If all you're running is lights, appliances, and occasional AC in a seasonal place, this should not be a big deal

I noticed just after this post that "battery storage" is listed, so I wonder what they're currently using.

A friend of mine owns an island in Maine, and they use propane for everything—lights, cooking, heat, etc. They pull the tanks and firewood, etc. across the ice in winter.

Beyond the inconvenience of winter work, their concern is fire, so they're looking at moving to solar with battery storage.

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[winterh]

I would think power issues could be resolved with solar or propane. The larger problem to me would be lack of septic. Holding tanks are a real pain. Maybe less so if you never shower. Place looks good enough to put up with whatever inconveniences come with it though.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Yes Gull is the unnamed island on the Bizer chart. I read somewhere that the owners call it Timeout Island when the grandkids are visiting. Also I think Becky’s Garden f/k/a Beggar’s Island might be owned by the owners of Little Two Mile Island, if someone can confirm that or correct me? Otherwise why wouldn’t it be included in the sale?


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Becky's Garden is owned by them as well. We had been told that they were looking for someone to take that on, but it didn't sound like it was being conveyed with 2 Mile.

[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

Yes Gull is the unnamed island on the Bizer chart. I read somewhere that the owners call it Timeout Island when the grandkids are visiting. Also I think Becky’s Garden f/k/a Beggar’s Island might be owned by the owners of Little Two Mile Island, if someone can confirm that or correct me? Otherwise why wouldn’t it be included in the sale?


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Sorry, I meant to type Beggar’s Garden not Beggar’s Island.


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[joey2665]

Two Mile Island closed on 11/09/22 for $ 1,550,000.00 51k above list price