Overview

• Listed on August 17 by Kai Carter Estates for a combined £3 million, Holm Island and adjacent Hollyhock Island remain on the market.
• Holm Island features a modern three-storey five-bedroom house, about 1,200 ft of Thames frontage, 2.5 acres of ancient woodland and a private quarter-mile driveway.
• A footbridge connects to Hollyhock Island, where remains of “The Nest” hideaway are tied to Prince Edward VIII’s secret meetings with Wallis Simpson.
• Architect Richard Coutts says the islands’ flood exposure presents “exceptional” opportunities for flood-resilient renovation or complete redevelopment.
• Current owners market the pair as a “secluded, private sanctuary” capable of hosting large gatherings and cite parking for around 100 cars.