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Among elite property of St. Petersburg luxury real estate of Krestovsky , Petrovsky, and Kamenny Island are to be distinguished. The islands were founded in the XVIII century and have a total area of about 80 square kilometers. Real estate property on the islands is very popular – new modern real estate objects are interesting and different from the others for its architectural style, floor planning and interior design.

The prominent advantage of real estate at Krestovsky,  Petrovsky, Kamenny Islands is the location in the city center, green area, view onto the Neva river or the Gulf of Finland . Only a few areas around Nevsky Prospect, Tavrichesky Garden , central zones near Neva embankments could compete with the real estate on the islands in its prestige and comfort. What is important for the investor is that buying an apartment on one of the islands, he gains the property almost in the center with a green area within a walking distance. The islands also have a good transport connection with all city districts, subway stations are nearby. The islands are very close to the Central District, the Petrograd side, Vasilevsky Island. In addition, the islands have well-developed recreation areas with a perfect infrastructure and fitness facilities. Each island has its advantages, among which, of course , are the proximity to water, abundance of green areas, gorgeous view over the city/Neva river, convenient location. The average price per square meter for real estate projects on the islands is about 400 000 rubles per 1 square meter. This is slightly higher than the average price for luxury real estate in St. Petersburg with an average price about 320 000 rubles per 1 square meter.

When buying elite real estate property investor should rely on himself and take the decision upon his preferences. Krestovsky Island stands out for its privacy and a rather secluded territory. As for Petrovsky Island – it offers a large number of new modern real estate objects. Kamenny Island is considered to be the most private and prestigious place, even long time ago this island was inhabited by high society. This explains a large number of historical buildings, tenement buildings which are protected by the state as a historical heritage of the region.

Of course, successful purchase of the apartment is based on the following characteristics: prime location, reliability and quality of the developer, floor planning and total area that would suit the criteria of a buyer.

Kamenny Island

Due to restrictions on construction, favorable ecological environment Kamenny Island has long been the area of elite real estate.

From very first years of its history it is associated with many outstanding personalities of Russia. During the times of Alexander I and Nicholas I, the island was the center of social life. There was established a summer theater. Among the visitors of the theater - the Emperor Nicholas, and the officers of Konnogvardeysky regiment quartered nearby.

In the 20th century noble citizens built their residences on the island, including merchant Eliseev, industrialist Putilov, professor Behterev and lawyer Planson , architect Meltzer, engineer Chaev and traveler, railway engineer Sviyagin .

In times of revolution mansions of Kamenny Island were nationalized and transferred to a children's colony. During the years of Soviet Union several health resorts for workers were located in the island.

After Perestroyka, many of these health centers were closed, some mansions were bought by private individuals.

Nowadays Kamenny Island is accommodates a park, elite mansions and under reconstruction residence of the head of state.

Krestovsky Island

In the 18th century a huge park was laid out on the island, it became a place of citizens’ leisure. On the island there were restaurants, a yacht club and slides for sledging. Due to its marshland the island was not attractive for rich citizens, it remained a place of recreation of merchants and ordinary men.

In the 19th century tenant buildings, commercial buildings, sailing, rowing and tennis clubs appeared on the island. Krestovskiy island became the center of sport life of St. Petersburg.

In honor of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, PrimorskyVictory Park was laid out on Krestovsky island.

Currently, a large number of high-end housing are being built on the island. Krestovsky boasts the most expensive residential housing in the city.

The main advantage of apartments on Krestovsky and Kamenny Islands is good ecological environment, the proximity of water and parks , isolation from urban traffic and noise. At the same time, excellent infrastructure and proximity to the city make a comfortable living on the islands.