Real Estate

Texas island can be all yours - if the price is right

By Brandon de Hoyos
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Need some solitude? How about living on your very own island for a change? (Photo Courtesy, ARA Newmark Houston)
HOUSTON -- Sometimes you just have to get away. But imagine the serenity that could come with owning your very own island.

No screaming neighborhood kids running through your lawn. No nosy neighbor coming over to borrow your hedge clippers. Serenity. Some peace and quiet.

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The island comes with a four-bedroom villa and a three-bedroom guest wing.

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It'll come at a price, but this could be your reality: A man-made island in League City is up for grabs near the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center.

Developers have dreamed of building a high-end southern coastal village on Beacon Island since the 1980s, according to Houston Business Journal.

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PHOTOS: Gigantic castle on sale in...Alvin, Texas?!
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
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The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none
The gigantic property on Sidnor Street in Alvin has a lot of potential with more than 9,000 square feet on a lot that's more than half an acre.none

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But, their broken dreams are your gain. This 35-acre island can be yours to do as you please if you can get it under contract.

We're not certain of the price, but we'll gladly bring a bottle and those cute little umbrellas if you'll invite us to your homecoming luau party. (Please.)

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For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
For $43 million, this 8-bedroom, 7-full bath, 4-partial bath home in Houston's Memorial area could be yours. (Credit: Rob Muir)none
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An aerial view shows a cluster of man-made islands known as 'The World', by Emirati property developers Nakheel, off the coast of Dubai on December 21, 2009.

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