Witness gorgeous sunsets from a Hawaiian paradise
With its ocean views, upscale finishes and generous scale, 681210 S. Kaniku Alanui, Unit 5A2 blends superlative design with a tropical setting.
“It has a western and northern orientation, so afternoons and sunsets on the lanai are incredible,” said Michele Paape of Venture Sotheby's International Realty, who is colisting the home near the Kohala Coast with Molly Harris for $3.975 million. “It’s a place people can sit back with a glass of something and just take it all in.”
Elegant, enticing and energy efficient, a fourbedroom ranch home at Mauna Lani’s newest development in Kamuela, Hawaii will leave its future occupants wanting for nothing. One of only 17 houses, the residence occupies a coveted spot in an exclusive enclave.
The fourandahalf bathroom, singlestory home enjoys large, private living spaces, complemented by views of mountains, a golf course and
the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the Francis H. I’i Brown Golf Course, the Laule’a community includes amenities like restaurants and retail.
Immediately upon entering, one can see through to the back of the home and rear patio, thanks to the open floor plan and large glass walls. The design is more than purely aesthetic. The big island is known for soothing winds, so the ability to open the front and rear doors keeps tropical air flowing through the house.
Just off the great room, a kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances revolves around an island with bar seating and a builtin sink. The kitchen includes a wet bar, while a trio of contemporary pendant lights linger above the island. A ceiling speaker invites chefs to listen to their playlist while preparing a meal or entertaining.
Durable tile flooring lines the interior, as multiple rooms are sheltered by voluminous, woodpaneled ceilings.
Each bedroom includes en suite bathrooms, with the fourth bedroom also hosting a dry bar and views of the ocean.
The great room, undoubtedly the heartbeat of the home, basks in sunlight pouring through the woodframed windows.
Its dining area features a contemporary chandelier as a stylish wooden ceiling fan keeps air circulating throughout the spacious dimensions. An alcove along the rear wall provides the ideal space to mount a flatscreen television, with enough room left for displaying artwork.
Overhanging eaves off the great room provide shelter and shade for part of the rear patio. This sheltered area includes a television and builtin speaker.
A series of retractable glass walls grant the residence seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. One of these walls resides in the owner’s suite, while another opens the great room to a partially covered patio that leads to a hot tub and infinity edge pool.
Built for pampering, the owner’s suite indulges at every turn. Its aforementioned collapsible glass wall opens to the pool patio, while the spacaliber bathroom hosts a floating dual vanity, walkin shower, freestanding soaking tub and a private deck with an outdoor shower.
Take the virtual tour at www.laulea.ca.
Listing agent: Molly Harris, Venture Sotheby's International Realty, 8083332953, mharris@venturesir.com; Michele Paape, Venture Sotheby's International Realty, 8087567523, mpaape@venturesir.com.