The Stratford Shoal Middle Ground Lighthouse Station (the Property) consists of a 0.01-acre horseshoe-shaped pile of riprap, the grey granite, three-story dwelling and the 35 light tower projecting from the south facade. The dwelling includes a basement and two floors, and measures 28 by 28 (the Property). Please see the Stratford Shoal Middle Ground Lighthouse Station – Information for Bidders (the IFB) below, for more information. The Property marks a gravel shoal (Stratford Shoal) in the middle of Long Island Sound, midway between the New York and Connecticut coasts.  The Property is located approximately 5 nautical miles from Old Field Point Light in East Setauket, New York; 5.5 nautical miles from Stamford, CT; and 5.28 nautical miles from Stratford Point, CT. The Property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 with the reference #89001477. The interior of the lighthouse is in deteriorated condition due to deferred maintenance. Bidders are urged to inspect the Property. There is a concrete landing with an aluminum ladder (see pictures) for access to the Property by boat. The Property houses an active Aid To Navigation (ATON) that will remain the personal property of the US Coast Guard (USCG). The light has a 360-degree Arc of Visibility, and there is an active sound signal located on the Property that sounds every 25 seconds in inclement weather. The ATONs are solar-powered, active and automated. The USCG will retain certain rights, further described on page 14 of the IFB, over the Property to maintain, repair, replace and service the ATON. This auction is located in Stratford, CT and the closing time is on currently to be determined (TBD). Right now, the current bid is $60,000 USD and there has been 5 bidders so far. Act soon as you definitely do not want to miss this amazing deal! Start saving today! For any further information, simply click here to subscribe to www.governmentauctions.org for your FREE 3 day trial.