4 West Hawaii Real Estate | April 13, 2016 Featured Home Bayview Estate residence takes advantage of ‘wow’ sunsets Incomparable views of Keauhou Bay prevail from almost every room of this three-bedroom luxury home nestled in the exclusive Kona enclave of Bayview Estates. A hidden jewel located minutes from restaurants, convenience shopping, a movie theater, a championship golf course and resort amenities, Bayview Estates offers proximity to all the best that Kona has to offer. Designed for tropical, indoor-outdoor living, the 2,468-square-foot home features over 550 square feet of covered lanai fronting a gorgeous swimming pool area with waterfall features and a putting green. A palm-lined concrete driveway winds to the spacious garage installed with automatic opener and keypad access. The dramatic, stone-paved entry leads to welcoming entrance that unfolds into the great room, featuring eight-foot glass-wall pocket doors that fully open to the stellar ocean, coastline and horizon vistas. Stately columns on the lanai add an air of distinction, while the nine-foot-high cathedral ceiling reveals upscale Polynesian stylings accented with lauhala paneling and koa wood trim. The built-in entertainment niche includes shelves and custom wood cabinetry for displaying art, illuminated by recessed lighting. Designed for entertaining, the gourmet kitchen features a panoramic pass-through window accessible to the outdoor lanai and barbecue area. Upgraded cabinet doors, wet bar, pendant lights, a walk-in pantry and granite countertops combine to make this glorious kitchen both pretty and practical. Unveiling blue-sky and ocean views, the palatial master suite opens up directly to the pool area. The master bath is the ultimate in tropical luxury, featuring a whirlpool tub clad in marble tucked below two corner windows. Two separate vanities are crafted of custom cabinetry and topped with distinctive tile slabs. Designed to take advantage of the mauka-makai breezes that fl ow from the mountain to the sea each night, this energy-effi cient residence includes air conditioning linked to a fully paid net-metered photovoltaic system that harnesses energy from the sun. There’s also solar hot-water heating for additional savings. Located at the opposite end of the home from the master suite, the guest bedroom and bath offer privacy with a view. Providing plenty of options, the third bedroom can be converted into a home offi ce/den. The half-bath powder room is accessed from inside or outside for pool-cabana use. The 16,544-square-foot lot brims with edible landscaping including banana, mango, starfruit and citrus. The garden areas are conveniently accessible to the kitchen and offer plenty of room for planting more fruit and vegetables for a sustainable lifestyle. Close to outrigger canoe paddling, historical Hawaiian cultural sites and resort dining at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, this special community in the heart of paradise promotes healthy living, happy family gatherings and amazing sunsets. Featured Home LISTED BY: Kristina Vaughn-Hazard, RS Agency: Aloha Kona Realty Inc. Phone: 895-1364 Email: KrisHazard@gmail.com MLS: 293301 Price: $1,250,000
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