Six private islands for a self isolated summer costing way less than the average London home

As the world prepares to reopen for travel, research by homebuying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has highlighted six secluded islands currently listed for sale, that could be yours for a very social distanced summer retreat and all for substantially lower than the cost of a house in London.

We’ve contacted Private Islands Online who are happy to have their images used as long as they are credited. They don’t have a great deal of high-res imagery, but they did provide the below Dropbox links for some of the islands included: -

• Majestic Island: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/371b9chsptca38l/AAA3C-z354QUK-kdhUrWo1MMa?dl=0

• Isla Carabana Sol: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g1rt9ukc4fme4ht/AACE1O7bU99yr_yShQPfA2vZa?dl=0

• Iguana Island: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v5ogw3p9el7k0t8/iguana.jpg?dl=0

• Danhattan Island: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/du73gvhq6i9j2k8/AABmuwU_JEnN2nYQNXER5Rq-a?dl=0

Property prices in the UK aren’t cheap at an average of £250,000, especially if you’re looking to buy in the capital where this cost climbs to a huge £496,269.

Yes Homebuyers looked at where this money could be better spent and found six islands from Nova Scotia to Nicaragua, offering a chunk of island life spanning 0.3 to 12 acres and all for £340,000 or less.

Big Tancook Island, Nova Scotia - £48,947

Listing: Privateislandsonline.com

Big Tancook Island is actually on the market as an island parcel, meaning you can purchase part of the island for a family compound, hotel or camp site. At 11.6 acres, it’s still the biggest and most affordable offering on the list and comes with 125 friendly year-round residents.

Danhattan and Majestic Island, USA - £226,393 to £236,455

If island life needs to come with a warmer climate, then Danhatten Island in Connecticut is the next most affordable option. For less than the value of a house in the UK, you can pick up half an acre of wooded private island, fit with a cabin that sleeps eight and it even comes with its own boat.

Similarly, Majestic Island located in the outstanding Beaver Dam Lake in Wisconsin also offers a relaxed pace of lakeside life. The off-grid but full functional cottage and the acres of private island it sits within could be yours for just £236,455.

Boca and Iguana Islands, Nicaragua - £251,548 to £341,387

OK, you’re paying out for a private island so you want to go for the full Castaway feel. For basically the same price as the average UK house (£251,548), Boca Island in Nicaragua is the most affordable way to live the dream.

The price has been dropped owing to some repair work being needed, but the island comes with a two bedroom guest house, a caretakers house, an infinity pool, a cement pier and that all important sandy white beach.

Increase your budget to £341,387, however, and you can double your private island potential with the five-acre Iguana Island. This awesome island includes a three-bed, two-bathroom house, wrap-around porch, dining room, bar and living area, as well as staff accommodation. There’s also a boardwalk that stretches around the island and a 28-foot watchtower.

Isla Carabana Sol, Panama - £289,640

For about £50,000 less than Iguana Island, Panama’s Isla Carabana could be an option. The island comes complete with a sailboat mooring, speed boat garage and a property with two ready to move in, self contained apartments.

The island also has serious party potential with a raised deck complete with BBQ, hot tub, tiki hut, private sandy beach and a private clear water swimming lagoon.

But to avoid feeling too cut off, the island also offers great wifi and phone signal and is located just a short boat ride from a number of great restaurants.