Thimble Island House, located on Pot Island, one of the major Thimble Islands, close to the Stony Creek, CT shore and just 1.5 mile off-shore. Picturesque and charming, Pot Island is a 10 acre, shaped like an hour glass island with a sandy beach at the center. Noted in history for pirate & Indian lore. Pink granite outcroppings and evergreen trees enchant all who visit. Experiencing the island lifestyle you feel a million miles away from everything. Peace and tranquility fill your days and nights. Built in 1846, the Thimble Island House was operated as a hotel up until the turn of the century, Privately owned now beautifully restored this 6,300 sq. ft. family home offers 11 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms with large covered porch facing sunset views and a morning porch for sunrises. Water views from every window. The 2 story gourmet kitchen looks out onto the morning porch and the water. A large dining room has seating 16 or eat under the large Victorian covered porch. There is a large game room with pool table and ping pong. Library for reading. A large rolling grassy meadow for strolling leading to a private beach and dock. Craggy rocks for climbing. With an abundance of incredible beauty the thimbles are the best kept secret on the east coast. Just 2 hours outside NYC and Boston the Thimble Islands offer a lifestyle sought by many but experienced by few.
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