A private island just one hour from New York City is up for sale at $2.5million, featuring a sprawling six acres which is said to bring real enjoyment to social distancing.

Copps Island, in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a 73-minute car ride north of Midtown Manhattan, and with its position where the Long Island Sound meets the Norwalk River, provides unobstructed views for the ultimate escape from the city.

Surrounded by plenty of green and tucked away behind trees, the three-bedroom two-bathroom cottage on the island also provides ample privacy.

After traveling to the Cove Marina in East Norwalk, owners can take a short boat ride to the island, which is on the southernmost point of the Norwalk Islands.

As the location that gave Copps Island Oysters its name, not only is it a seafood lovers paradise, but listings agent, Sothebys describes it as the ideal getaway amid the coronavirus pandemic this summer.

Once visitors begin the boat ride the island, it immediately feels like they are a million miles away from the hustle, tension and restrictions of everyday life.

Its all thanks to the smells and sounds associated with the island surrounded by oyster beds.

Sothebys calls the cottages large screened porch the centerpiece of the home. Its positioned as a great space to socialize and make the most of island life.

It features an area for casual hangouts as well as a formal table for al fresco dining. The outdoor space is the perfect area for a TV to enhance entertainment options.

Even from inside the 2,624 sq ft home, the next owner wont feel cooped up.

Looking out from the impressive great room surrounded by floor to ceiling windows, one has views of the expansive lawn that stretches down to the waters edge.

As its positioned on the highest point on the island, it has lighthouse-like benefits.

The largest bedroom on the second story of the home features a beautiful cathedral ceiling with wrap around windows letting in plenty of light to the hexagonal room.

Magnificent views of the Sound are also suite available from the suite.

The cottage also contains two smaller bedrooms currently painted green and blue one backs on to the nautical themed great room, which connects to a terrace.

Ceiling fans are fitted throughout the charming property, which has wood exterior siding, an oven range and a refrigerator/freezer.

In stark contrast to the concrete jungle, the next buyer could get lost in the lush gardens and instead of competing for space at one of NYCs beaches, simply take a sun lounger down to the waters edge too escape and soak up some vitamin D.

But come winter, the residents might want to to head back to Big Apple because the home has no heating.

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Private six-acre Connecticut island hits the market for $2.5million and it's just an hour from NYC - Brinkwire