You can own a British island complete with helipad, fort and bar – but it will cost you £3million

It boasts panoramic coastal views, 2.49 acres, and World War II. Imagine a Grade II protected castle; It’s all in your own special escape.
If you’ve got £3 million to spend, it could all be yours.
Thorne Island, just off the coast of Pembrokeshire in Wales, is listed for sale on Rightmove.
The lucky new owner will enjoy absolute seclusion and will be able to choose between helicopter or boat to get to the island, and there will also be a private pier as well as five private sea moorings and a helipad.
A castle stands at the heart of the site and its total area is just over 8,000 square metres, making it a significant residence.
Characteristic features such as exposed brickwork, sash windows, wood-burning stoves and even vaulted ceilings are displayed throughout.
Thorne Island is just off the Pembrokeshire coastline and is on the market for £3 million
Located in a secluded spot, there is a castle with a total area of just over 8,000 square meters
The Grade II-listed residence includes several bedrooms, as well as a dining and living area, kitchen and bathrooms.
The island has five bedrooms and can accommodate up to 20 people.
Three of the rooms are doubles and have an en suite bathroom, views of the surrounding sea and access to the courtyard.
Another overlooks Angle Beach and even has a wood-burning stove to keep you cozy on winter nights. According to the listing, the fifth bedroom is centrally located.
Other rooms include workshops, boiler rooms, warehouses and five bathrooms.
There is also a glass-fronted office space on the edge of the western cliff.
There are new flooring throughout the property as well as sash windows with parquet heritage glazing.
Thorne Island is registered as a Hotel and Resort (VOA Business Rates); This means the next owner can use the space as a commercial venture if they wish.
The outdoor courtyard is complete with a lawn, perfect for hosting and offering a wonderful outdoor space.
Thorne Island is even registered as a Hotel and Resort (VOA Business Rates
The lucky owner can even land a helicopter on the island’s own helipad.
The rooftop bar adds to the fun and there’s even a games room. Meanwhile, a large terrace area is another place where meetings are held.
Residents and guests can make the most of the island’s surroundings and natural landscapes.
There are caves to explore, beaches and great places to fish. Water sports should also be easy to enjoy.
The island is also completely off-grid and powered by a range of renewable energy systems.
From its 250,000-litre rain catchment system to its PV Solar display with 100kWh battery storage, Thorne Island is well prepared.
There are even air source heat pumps that provide hot water and underfloor heating.
But if Thorne Island is out of your budget, another is on the market for less than the price of a house in London.
Located in the Šibenik Archipelago on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Mali Kosmać is currently on sale for €700,000 (£603,377).
The castle has many characteristic features, from exposed bricks to vaulted ceilings.
This little slice of heaven is currently the smallest property listed It’s on Croatia’s private island market, but the asking price is lower than a terraced house in London.
According to property portal Rightmove, the majority of homes sold in the capital last year were flats, with an average selling price of £513,624, while terraced properties sold for an average of £775,447.
Located approximately 250 meters from the mainland and approximately 22 kilometers west of Split Airport, Mali Kosmać offers seclusion without complete isolation.
Mali Kosmać itself covers approximately 1.2 acres and remains completely undeveloped, unlike many larger islands marketed as luxury development opportunities.
It is flat and covered with dense macchia bushes; It is covered with typical Mediterranean vegetation consisting of hardy shrubs and low plants.
The rocky shores surrounding most of the island make transportation by boat a bit difficult, depending on weather conditions.




