Party island on sale, for a whopping $14 million

THIS private island and the mansion on it were made famous as the location of lavish celebrity parties. Now it’s on sale.

PIC BY HIGGINS GROUP / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: Tavern Island is a private island oasis and visitors have included the likes of Marilyn Monroe.) An historic mansion with a private island famed for lavish parties attended by the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Barbara Streisand has gone on sale for a whopping 1 MILLION (7.24M). The romantic six-bed colonial centrepiece on Tavern Island comes with three additional buildings and a 75ft pool overlooking a secluded beach. As well as the main residence the three-and-a-half acre plot holds a caretakers cottage, a teahouse and a boathouse for guests. Located an hour off the coast of New York City, the 0,995,000 property also includes a mainland garage and dock, both of which can accommodate several vessels. SEE CATERS COPY

AN HISTORIC mansion with a private island famed for lavish parties attended by the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Barbra Streisand has gone on sale for a whopping $14 million.

The romantic six-bed colonial centrepiece on Tavern Island in Connecticut comes with three additional buildings and a 75ft pool overlooking a secluded beach.

The Mansion on Tavern Island.

As well as the main residence the 14,163 square meter plot holds a caretaker’s cottage, a teahouse and a boathouse for guests.

Yep, the views are pretty sweet.

Located an hour off the coast of New York City, the property also includes a mainland garage and dock, both of which can accommodate several vessels.

Just rock on over in your boat.

Once owned by theatre legend Billy Rose it is the first time the plot has been on sale for 30 years.

Defend!

It boasts charming views of nearby Rowaytona, Connecticut, and on a clear night the dramatic skyline of New York City can also be seen.

Sure, the views aren’t bad.

Ah, sunset ...

The plot of land was first inhabited by European settlers in 1651 and later become famed for troublesome celebrations by sailors making their hazardous trip across the Atlantic Ocean.

If you have the cash to splash, there's plenty of room.

In the 1960s the island played host to Hollywood soirees, where owner Billy Rose’s invitation included silver screen icons Monroe and Streisand.

Who doesn’t like a kitchen this big?

Broker Richard Higgins said: “It’s the most romantic and unique property with a view of New York City from the posh state of Connecticut.”

The neighbours won’t bother you here.

There’s also a pool tucked away.