No Misnomer Here: Hermit Island in New Hampshire Offers ‘Complete Privacy’

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There's nothing quite like escaping to an island for a much-needed vacation, but imagine a private island of your very own. If you're in search of the ultimate retreat, Hermit Island in the middle of a lake near Moultonborough, NH, is now on the market for $3,349,000. "Hermit Island has been in the same family for 40 years, and it's like a secretive island in a sense," says listing broker Corina Cisneros, of eXp Realty. "It offers complete privacy. We call it a unicorn property because there are lots of islands on Lake Winnipesaukee, but it's rare to have one island belong to just one family." An island and more It's also a two-parcel offering: the entire island along with a piece of property on the mainland just 200 feet away. "The garage on the mainland has sleeping quarters upstairs where you can stay if the weather gets bad and you can't access the island. In the winter, when the lake freezes, you can walk across from the mainland to the island." In friendlier weather, you can take in the gorgeous lake views from the island's spacious deck or enjoy a walk throughout the private 2.25 acres. To enjoy all that the lake offers, there are four boat slips on the island and three more on the mainland. According to Cisneros, the appeal is obvious: "It's available for a unique buyer who wants the privacy of living on an island, but with the convenience of getting to the mainland," she says.