KEY WEST, Florida — A private island in the Florida Keys, one that made an appearance on the TV network HGTV, is up for sale.
But as one can assume, it'll cost you a pretty penny to make it yours.
According to Private Islands Inc., the island – named Pretty Joe Rock – is selling for $2.5 million.
The listing says it's one of 34 offshore properties to have a house on it in the Florida Keys and has rare perks such as electricity and city water.
Pretty Joe Rock is located just offshore from 43rd Street in Marathon and includes access to the shore with a dock and close parking that is visible from the island.
Pretty Joe Rock
"Pretty Joe Rock offers an exceptional opportunity to make a Florida Key your own, as a private sanctuary with home of your dreams, or as a successful vacation rental as the island has already been in the past," the listing says. "Plans are underway to build a brand-new single-family home here that will offer spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and incredible sunsets."
The 1/4 acre-island, which was featured on HGTV's "Buying the Beach," has access to and from shore via a quick boat ride. There's also a private dock and parking for island guests – plus, shopping and dining plazas are just minutes away from the island while Key West attractions are an hour's drive away.
"You may not ever want to leave your wonderful private key, with its paths for wandering through the mangrove trees, its great fishing from the dock, and its fantastic snorkeling in the surrounding waters," the listing says. "The island's lush vegetation and beautiful landscaping include orchids and other exotics, and wildlife flourishes all around, including dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, pelicans, parrots, and a variety of other birds.
"At the end of the day, enjoy the ocean breezes while sipping your favorite drink, and join the Keys tradition of toasting the sunset as the sun melts into the distant Gulf waters."
Pretty Joe Rock is still undergoing partial housing development. To learn more about the prestige private island up for sale, click here.
