REAL ESTATE…with a difference: Romantic Private Gulfstream Island!

Who would you most want to be stranded with on a deserted island? We’ve heard that question before but what about your own private island in the Florida Keys for the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift? Way more romantic than the roses and box of chocolates. This is where you want to go to kindle or re-kindle romance. If someone is coming to visit, you’ll have plenty of warning by the sound of their boat motor. Imagine a lazy day of skin or scuba diving in sunny turquoise waters and then tying up at your dock to enjoy a rum and coke by the side of the pool while grilling your fresh caught lobsters. “Bridget? Please turn up the Jimmy Buffet!”

Located on the Atlantic side of the Overseas Highway that runs the length of the Florida Keys, Melody Key is situated a half mile off Summerland Key and almost equal distance between Key West and Marathon.

The island, which can be reached only by boat and was formerly owned by Nick Hexum, lead singer of the rock band 311, is completely self-sufficient. Powered by solar with a state-of-the-art solar inverter and on-demand muted generator, there is also a desalination system for fresh water. In addition to the island, included is a waterfront lot with dock on Summerland Key. Not only can another home be built on this lot, but there is also plenty of room on six-acre Melody Key to expand if desired.

The beauty of the island stands out from every angle: From satellite, aerial photos, from the water and on the land. The main house measures approximately 2,800 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths and an observation deck from which to see the sun rise over the Atlantic and the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico. The granite countered gourmet kitchen has all Viking appliances, and the grounds contain a swimming pool and spa surrounded by tropical trees and landscaping. Melody Island’s celebrity-level privacy and proximity to the Keys best restaurants, shops and nightlife, make this island stand out as the jewel in the string of pearls that is the Florida Keys.

Private island home over 2,800 square feet, three bedroom, two baths, pool, dock, observation deck. Asking $5.995 million.

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