Yahoo Finance Epstein’s notorious private islands for sale for $166 million
Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s former private island residence has hit the market for $166 million.
The money from the sale will reportedly be used to pay outstanding lawsuits as well as the cost of running the property, according to The Sun.
The site was dubbed ‘Paedophile Island’, and prosecutors had alleged it was at the centre of the billionaire’s sex-trafficking ring.
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The two sites in the US Virgin Islands are on sale for around $166 million (US$125 million).
Epstein, who died while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, purchased the islands for around $10.5 million (US$7.95 million) more than 20 years ago.
It was reported that locals referred to the island residence as ‘Paedophile Island’ and ‘Orgy Island’ island.
In the 2022 lawsuit filed against him, it was alleged Epstein had taken girls as young as 11 to the remote islands via yachts and helicopters.
According to flight records, it was also alleged former president Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew had visited the island.
The two islands feature six beaches and about 11 kilometres of coastline, according to the listing by Bespoke Real Estate.
"Two exceptional private US Virgin Islands await your vision in a picturesque setting with abundant possibilities,” the listing said.
"Located in the heart of the US Virgin Islands, yet entirely exclusive, Little Saint James and Great Saint James offer an array of subdivision possibilities spread over 230 combined acres+/- of serene Caribbean landscape ideally positioned for boating, island hopping, and outdoor activities.
"The choice is yours to move in, renovate, or rebuild in unparalleled proximity to some of the Virgin Islands’ most exciting destinations."
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