This luxury home for sale in Minnesota comes with a private island and hovercraft

By
Sonia Taylor
March 2, 2022
The home comes with docks and your very own hovercraft.

There are no comparable listings for 1 Bald Eagle Is, Minnesota because this mansion happens to come with its own private island.

Located in White Bear Lake, only 30 minutes from Minneapolis, the unique pad is set on a 2.3-acre island the new buyers will proudly call home for the cool price of $9.2 million (US$6.6m).

Current owner, builder Nathan Landucci, bought the original home and island for $1.25 million (US$900,000) for it in 2016, according to Zillow.

Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The new home has been built to exceptional standards using brick and Hardie exterior, along with Marvin Windows. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The interiors offer a light and bright palette and views from almost every room in the residence. Photo: Compass

The original owners built a home in 1985, enjoying their secluded paradise for 30 years before making a change for Hawaii’s Big Island. Landucci purchased the property, adding four new additions and bumping up the square footage to just under 10,000.

With Landucci’s building background, the home was given a luxury makeover.

The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home now includes a state-of-the-art whole-home audio system, two bars, a professional home theatre with starry ceiling and a league-size racquetball court.

Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The home includes a league-sized racquetball/basketball court. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The huge chef’s kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances like Sub Zero and Wolf. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The home comes with docks and your very own hovercraft. Photo: Compass

The chef’s kitchen includes top Sub Zero/Wolf appliances and there are multiple entertaining decks across the mansion.

The sale also comes complete with a shore garage, docks and a hovercraft – the only way to or from the island is via boat or hovercraft.

A hovercraft might seem like a showy add on, however, Landucci tells NY Post that it’s an essential inclusion.

“You need the hovercraft to get to shore during the transition period [between winter and spring,” said Landucci, referring to the few weeks when the ice is melting.

For the brave/winter hardy, he also says that the ice is thick enough to drive on and commute by car from January through March.

For the full listing, click here.

Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The main bed suite. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The main suite’s sprawling bathroom. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
And walk-in closet. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
There are multiple lounging and entertaining areas across the property, including outdoor decking. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
A screened-in porch for year round enjoyment. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
Another view of the kitchen with built-in dining area off the island. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The gorgeous butler’s pantry. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
There’s a home cinema with starry ceiling. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The lower level games room with its own bar. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The generous-sized laundry, Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
A standout feature is this bathtub with 270-degree views. Photo: Compass
Private Island in Minnesota with hovercraft for sale
The home makes it easy to never want to leave the island. Photo: Compass
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