4 West Hawaii Real Estate | March 1, 2017 Featured Property Designer residence is a one-of-a-kind retreat Showcasing incredible coastline views that make you feel like you’re on top of the world, Hale Hokulele Kai (House of the Shooting Star) is a tropical retreat like no other. The home was designed and built by Cindy Griffey, the listing Realtor whose award-winning, Hawaiian tropical design earned accolades from the Association of Interior Designers in Boston. The dramatic, 32-foot-high ceilings in the great room keep the air fl owing and cool throughout, along with 22 exterior French beveled-glass doors that bring plenty of natural light into this spectacular, pod-style residence. Two main buildings offer plenty of room for guests to separate into their own private enclaves, or to come together for family-style get-togethers. All fl oors on the ground levels are clad in Mexican Saltillo tile with accented, black borders for low and easy maintenance. In keeping with the tropical theme, mosaic tile designs extend throughout the home, such as dolphins at the entryway, Hawaiian petroglyphs on the back lanai, Pisces fi sh on the kitchen lanai, dancing women on the master jetted tub wall, and whales and porpoise in the upstairs bath, to name a few. Built with handpicked, smooth lava beach rocks from Big Island beaches, the one-of-a-kind, massive fi replace features a mantel made of driftwood from South Point. It’s just one of the many stunning attributes that makes this house truly unique and memorable, ideal for that special buyer not wanting a cookie-cutter home. Upstairs in the main residence, a stairway leads to the mezzanine-style balcony and three large bedrooms featuring beautiful koa-wood fl oors. A beautiful bathroom with dual sinks, plus separate shower and tub, reveals colorful stained-glass portal windows and lots of light. The adjacent ohana also feature the same luxurious koawood fl oors, plus one large dormitory style bedroom, two balconies and a luxury bath with tiled shower. The property boasts fi ve bedrooms, four baths and one half bath. All rooms have high, open-beam vaulted ceilings and koa-wood tongue-and-groove fl oors. Totaling 3,238-square feet, the main residence with kitchen was built in 1993 and remodeled in 2008. Built in 2007, the guest ohana comprises an additional 2,688 square feet and includes an offi ce and workout garage. Offering plenty of storage space and living areas, a sparkling swimming pool and spa, plus many distinctive architectural accents, this property makes a great vacation rental, BnB, grand retreat, or just a fabulous Hawaiian home with unobstructed coastline view from Miloli‘i to Maui. Enjoy magnifi cent evening sunsets and glorious blue-sky mornings, not to mention the home’s proximity to several South Kona beaches including Hookena and Pebble Beach. Designed and built with so much quality and love, the home truly embodies the ultimate lifestyle for living in paradise. Featured Home LISTED BY: Cindy Griffey, R(S) Associate VP Agency: MacArthur Sotheby’s International Realty, Kona Phone: 937-3370 Email: Cindy@macarthurhawaii.com MLS: 298250 Price: $1,599,00
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