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An entire private island in South Florida is on the market for $24.5 million

An entire mass of land in South Florida called Little Bokeelia Island is up for sale.

An entire private island in South Florida is on the market for $24.5 million

The island covers 104 acres.

The island covers 104 acres.

It sits near regular "Bokeelia island", which is itself very close the much larger Pine Island. All the islands sit off the west coast of Florida, near the metropolitan area of Fort Myers.

It sits near regular "Bokeelia island", which is itself very close the much larger Pine Island. All the islands sit off the west coast of Florida, near the metropolitan area of Fort Myers.

The property also includes a manor house originally built in 1928.

The property also includes a manor house originally built in 1928.

It's been completely renovated and kept up to date.

It

The Spanish style influences permeate throughout the home.

The Spanish style influences permeate throughout the home.

Mediterranean archways are central to nearly every room in the house, both inside and out.

Mediterranean archways are central to nearly every room in the house, both inside and out.

Every detail carefully considered.

Every detail carefully considered.

A natural wood staircase takes you to the second floor.

A natural wood staircase takes you to the second floor.

The natural woods and light colors really make the four bedroom villa feel like an island paradise.

The natural woods and light colors really make the four bedroom villa feel like an island paradise.

Electricity is provided from the mainland, which powers the many ceiling fans as well as other appliances.

Electricity is provided from the mainland, which powers the many ceiling fans as well as other appliances.

Every room has an amazing view of the beauty outside.

Every room has an amazing view of the beauty outside.

From the house, all you can see is pristine island.

From the house, all you can see is pristine island.

Ample covered spaces protect your outdoor lounging from the harsh Florida sun.

Ample covered spaces protect your outdoor lounging from the harsh Florida sun.

There are a ton of outdoor verandas.

There are a ton of outdoor verandas.

There's even an outdoor dining area.

There

There's no bridge to the island, so there's no need to have an actual driveway.

There

But there are plenty of docks are at your disposal.

But there are plenty of docks are at your disposal.

As well as beautiful flower gardens

As well as beautiful flower gardens

Private beachfront surrounds the island.

Private beachfront surrounds the island.

Other natural features include waterfalls and untouched woodlands.

Other natural features include waterfalls and untouched woodlands.

A private Florida retreat wouldn't be complete without swimming pools.

A private Florida retreat wouldn

The island actually has enough land for 28 other homes.

The island actually has enough land for 28 other homes.

But the owners of the original house bought the rest of the land to ensure there would be no additional development.

But the owners of the original house bought the rest of the land to ensure there would be no additional development.

Apart form the main house, there are other other outbuildings and huts on the property.

Apart form the main house, there are other other outbuildings and huts on the property.

The owners spent 26 years developing the island to be their version of paradise.

The owners spent 26 years developing the island to be their version of paradise.

They're now selling it to focus on their Christian mission work, according to ABC News.

They

Though the asking price is $24.5 million, the owners are looking to move quickly and all serious offers will be considered until April 30th.

Though the asking price is $24.5 million, the owners are looking to move quickly and all serious offers will be considered until April 30th.

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