Beautiful Hardwood Flooring and Cabinetry Set this Villas at Keauhou Estates Home Apart

January 23rd, 2012 No Comments

MLS 251004  |  List Price:  $749,000  |  Bedrooms: 2  |  Bath: 2  |  Sq Ft: 1,612

Villas at Keauhou Estates MLS 251004

Enjoy views of the ocean and bay from the tiled lanai of this furnished Villas at Keauhou Estates unit

View property details, additional photos and map for MLS 251004

The Best of Big Island Indoor/Outdoor Living

North Kona’s Villas at Keauhou Estates offers the very best of two worlds–the ease of condominium living with the privacy and feeling of a single-family home. Whether you enter from the gracious front door or from the two-car garage, the quality of this newly updated and spacious home is immediately apparent. Complementing the home’s exquisite Brazilian cherry wood flooring, the quality furnishings, tasteful accessories and artwork are offered as part of the sale of this unit.

A professional designer was engaged in the recent kitchen remodel, which includes Koa cabinetry and serving bar by local craftsman Wick Rice. The new kitchen also features Black Beauty slab granite counters with a coordinating glass tile backsplash, premium Dacor appliances and both recessed and under-cabinet lighting as well as dramatic uplighting.

Cindy Whittemore, R(S)

Cindy Whittemore, R(S)

Making an indoor/outdoor island lifestyle a breeze, the expanded wrap-around lanai with wet bar offers ocean and sunset views.

The Villas amenities include pool, spa, tennis court, recreation area, on-site manager and gated entry for security.

For more information about MLS 251004 or to arrange a tour of the property, please contact me.

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LUXURY PORTFOLIO: New Villas at Mauna Kea Listing Overlooking 9th Fairway

January 13th, 2012 No Comments

MLS 248670  |  Bedrooms: 2  |  Baths: 2.5  |  Sq Ft: 2,684

Villas at Mauna Kea MLS 248670

Relax in style on the lanai or poolside while enjoying coastline, golf course, mountain and sunset views

Luxury_Portfolio One of only 42 units in a private, low-density resort community, this villa at the Mauna Kea Resort blends the best of two ideal worlds, combining South Kohala’s resort lifestyle with easy accessibility to the rugged beauty of the Big Island’s Kona-Kohala coast.

Offered fully furnished (exclusive of artwork), including custom indoor furniture and high-end solid teak lanai furniture, the unit is ready for the new homeowner who wants to quickly settle in and begin enjoying the Big Island. Here, you can wake up each day to views of the bay at Mauna Kea’s Kauna’oa Beach and ease into your day by enjoying a morning cup of Kona coffee on the lanai while deciding whether to spend a day on the golf course, at one of the nearby white sand beaches or exploring the island beyond the resort. This, unquestionably, is the tropical lifestyle of which Hawaii dreams are made.

For more information about MLS 248670 or to arrange a tour of the property, please contact me. Or, view a full gallery of property photos here.

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Open House Hawaiian Style: Mahalo to Our Local Real Estate Professionals

January 13th, 2012 No Comments

Kahakai Estates

This Kahakai Estates home offers a 180 degree unobstructed ocean view from Red Hill to the airport

View property details, map and additional photos for MLS 251183

Kahakai Open House

Kahakai Estates Open House

Each week, West Hawaii real estate industry professionals from local brokerages, escrow and lending companies gather to tour properties that are listed for sale and to share information about developments in lending requirements, state law and Big Island market trends.

On our last property tour (our “agent caravan”), my most recent listing, MLS 251183, was one of the homes open for the afternoon for both the public and my real estate colleagues to visit. Title Guaranty Hawaii helped us host a brunch for our visitors on the lanai of this lovely home.

Not far away, my colleague Cindy Whittemore was hosting an open house at another new listing, MLS 248836, a Lucky Bennett-designed home in Kalani Sunset. Brunch was provided by Old Republic Title & Escrow. We are very grateful for our agent caravan sponsors and co-hosts who help us share our listings with potential buyers and with other agents. Open house island style. Lucky we live Hawaii!

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NEW LISTING: Oceanfront in Kona Bay Estates–Upscale Beach Cottage and Bonus Lot

January 11th, 2012 No Comments

View property details, photos and map for MLS 250212

Kona Bay Estates: Luxury, Privacy, Oceanfront Living

Now available in the exclusive neighborhood of Kona Bay Estates is a real estate investment opportunity unlike any other in North or South Kona. Two oceanfront properties have just been listed for sale. On one lot is an upscale beach cottage overlooking the shimmering Pacific–the perfect place to live as you plan and build your dream estate on the adjacent lot next door!

Kona Bay Estates is a private, gated community with 24/7 roaming security, direct beach access and incredible views. Come explore the potential of this unique offering. Come home to Kona Bay Estates!

Kona Bay Estates

Enjoy the ocean view and amazing sunsets from the lanai of this Kona Bay Estates upscale beach cottage

 

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Kohala Coast Camping at Kiholo Bay

January 11th, 2012 2 Comments

Kiholo

Kiholo State Park Reserve Reopens after Cleanup

My family loves to camp, and we have done much of it at Kiholo Bay over the years. Over time, we were seeing the area change and, sadly, seeing the beach damaged. When we heard that Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources was undertaking a major cleanup of this beautiful coastal area, we were excited. The cleanup started on October 11, 2011 and, as Big Island Video News reported a few weeks ago in this post, Kiloho has re-opened.

Our first camping experience after the clean-up was over the New Year weekend. Kiholo looks beautiful!  The campsites are clearly marked and have specific parking spots. Now that driving on the beach is prohibited, you can enjoy the entire camp site area, allowing more space to set up horseshoes or to just sit and enjoy the view in peace. On our trip, it turned out that we knew everyone at the other campsites, which made the weekend even more fun. It’s hard to imagine that happening anywhere else other than the Big Island!

Camping Permits for Kiholo

Getting the required permit in order to camp is really easy. You can either go to the state park office or register online using the Hawaii State Parks Online Reservation System. With the convenient check-in and check-out time all the worries about finding space are gone.

Jennifer Richardson, R

Jennifer Richardson, R

More Good News for Kiholo Bay

In late December, 7 acres of Kiholo Bay land adjacent to Kiholo State Park was donated to the Nature Conservancy by Angus Mitchell, the 41-year-old son of the late Paul Mitchell. This donation ensures that this special Big Island land will remain undeveloped.  Like the Park, this land will be cared for by non-profit group Hui Aloha Kiholo. That’s great news. We are looking forward to many more Kiholo Bay camping trips!

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