This 220-hectare private island is a significant landmass located at the confluence of the Irtysh and Bukhtarma rivers. Situated in the Bukhtarma Reservoir—one of the largest artificial water bodies in the world—the property represents the only private island of this scale in Kazakhstan. While the surrounding region is an established tourism hub with over 100 recreation resorts, the island remains entirely undeveloped, preserving its natural state for high-level hospitality development or a private residential compound.
Property Details
The island is offered as an untouched "blank canvas" with no existing structures.
Ownership: The land is held in full private ownership (Freehold) rather than a government lease, which is a significant distinction in the regional market.
Corporate Structure: The property is registered under a company, allowing for a simplified transfer of ownership through the sale of company shares.
Development Flexibility: The owner is open to a full sale, a partial sale, or a partnership for the development of a master-planned resort.
Land & Waterfront
The reservoir features over 400 km of shoreline and is comparable in length to Lake Michigan.
Topography: The island is characterized by mountainous terrain, coniferous forests, and natural bays.
Mainland Assets: The sale includes two additional plots of land on the mainland shore. These government-allocated plots are specifically designated for the construction of a private marina to support boat and yacht transit between the mainland and the island.
Water Quality: The area is fed by fresh mountain rivers, supporting a robust ecosystem and abundant fishing (including perch, zander, and pike).
Access & Utilities
Logistics are facilitated by the proximity to Ust-Kamenogorsk, a major regional center.
Transit: Primary access is by boat or yacht from the included mainland plots, which sit directly opposite the island.
Regional Context: The island is positioned in an elite corridor, located directly across from the summer residence of the President of Kazakhstan.
Infrastructure: While the island is currently off-grid, the surrounding tourism infrastructure suggests feasible pathways for utility integration during the development phase.
Lifestyle & Value
Priced at $15,000,000, this island is a definitive trophy asset in a growing international tourism economy. The combination of its massive 543-acre scale, freehold status, and included marina plots provides a clear path for a world-class resort or a secure sovereign-style retreat. With the reservoir serving as a deep-water route for navigation along the Irtysh River and the Altai Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop, the property offers a level of scale and prestige that is currently unavailable elsewhere in Central Asia.
