Own Your Private Island Retreat - A Slice of New England Paradise! Escape to serenity with this secluded .85-acre island lot, surrounded by sweeping views of Long Island Sound. Nestled in a lightly treed haven, this quintessential New England cottage offers the perfect blend of charm, privacy, and waterfront living. Step onto the covered front porch, and enter an inviting open-concept space with vaulted ceilings, a cozy beach stone fireplace, and a wall of windows framing breathtaking water views. With two first-floor bedrooms, a spacious loft upstairs, and an expansive deck overlooking the Sound, there's room for family, friends, and unforgettable memories. Relax in the hammock beneath dappled sunlight, Gather around the fireplace after sunset, Pull your boat up to your own private dock, or Stroll the short path to your secluded private sandy beach with another path leading to ROW for another beach at the other end of the island - Craving pizza? Paddle over to Giants Neck and pick up your order-yes, dockside delivery is real! Whether you're kayaking to shore, sipping coffee at sunrise, or hosting summer dinners under the stars, this island property is the definition of secluded luxury Private island setting with easy access to the mainland. Don't wait-own a piece of paradise today!
Sold for $900,000 on 08/08/25
$900,000
Brainard Island, East Lyme, CT 06333
2beds
1,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.85 Acres Lot
$900,500 Zestimate®
$840/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 11:00am
Listed by:
Ann Carpenter,
RE/MAX on the Bay
Bought with:
Mary Clancey, REB.0121931
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24101524

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 16
Dining room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 151.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12.6
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 28
Loft
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 21
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, No Hot Water
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Basement: None
- Attic: Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,071
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,071
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Beach, Dock or Mooring
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Few Trees, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1465381
- Zoning: R12
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Other
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: East Lyme
Services availability
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