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Thursday, July 28, 2011

House of the Day: This Remote Alaskan Escape Might Be Too Close to the Wildlife

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Wednesday, July 27, 2011, by Rob Bear

Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day? Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We'd love to see what you've got.

Location: Sitka, Alaska
Price: $2,189,000
The Skinny: This glassy waterfront retreat sits on a half-acre island off the coast of Sitka, Alaska, connected to the mainland by a 150-foot steel bridge. The next buyer might be wishing it was a draw bridge if the family of bears from the listing photos shows up to the housewarming BBQ—yeah, they look cute, but maulings are a regular occurrence. At least the interiors are plenty welcoming, with a glassy great room, five bedrooms, hardwood floors, and wood stoves. The whole private-island thing has inflated the asking price, though: it's a steep $2.19M. The artwork, furnishings, linens, and even the pots and pans are up for sale, too, but those will cost even more.
· 2202 Sawmill Creek Road [Sotheby's]
· Alaska: Bear in Mauling Won't Be Hunted [NYT]


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