Architecture Wednesday: Kalua Koi Road

For $5.3M you can own one of only a few built estates on 5.95 acres of land on the best stretch of Papohaku Beach, one of Hawaii’s largest white sand beaches, in Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.

The main home features an open plan living, dining and kitchen area that opens to a covered lanai and views of the beach and ocean. There are two oceanfront suites, each with a private bath, a plunge pool, expansive, Ipe hardwood decking, Fleetwood windows and doors, and custom architectural woodwork throughout. There is also a guest cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and storage lofts, a pool cabana for entertaining, a 15’ x 40’ heated saltwater swimming pool and a separate 3-car garage with an attached rec room.

The property is powered by photovoltaic solar and offers 4,754 square feet of interior living space—in the two dwellings—plus nearly 5,000 square feet of lanais. A mature orchard is planted with many fruit-bearing trees including lemon, tangerine, lime, grapefruit, starfruit, mango, avocado, orange, banana, and coconut.

Unplug and slow down as you meander, meditate and reflect, or stay connected with the fiber optic high-speed internet. Watch whales in the winter and brilliant summer sunsets over the ocean in this family compound, personal retreat, equestrian property, or create your own blue zone.

Embrace the joy of solitude and discover the peace and tranquility of Molokai’s sunny west end, just a 30 min flight from Maui or Oahu. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and some of the richest waters in the Pacific, Molokai’s slower pace of life is an antidote to modern hustle and the return to a more conscious way of living.

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Architecture Wednesday: Diamond House Hawaii

Welcome to the Diamond House, a 1958 mid-century Oahu A-Frame masterpiece born from the vision of famed architects Wimberly and Cook, who are well-known for landmark projects such as the Waikikian, Sheraton Waikiki hotels, renovation of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Don the Beachcomber restaurant, and Kauai's Coco Palms Resort.

This time they created a unique home with strong Hawaiian materials of lava rock, large wood beams, glass, and a strategic layout to capture the tropical ocean breezes flowing off the Pacific. The main floor features a large living space, dining room, kitchen and lounge alcove. The wrap-around lanai offers ample space to relax, entertain and enjoy the views outside the home or soak in the hot tub.

Up a few stairs from the main level you find ocean views from the primary bedroom, which also offers privacy and great storage space, and ensuite bathroom; there are two additional bedrooms and a bath on this level, as well as a loft.

Extensive renovations include new windows and doors; cherry kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops; new gas water heater; new light fixtures and ceiling fans; outdoor shower and hot tub; and much more!

Plunk down $3.75M and it’s yours!

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Architecture Wednesday: Stone Crop Reach

This exquisite oceanfront residence, nestled within one of The Sea Ranch's most secluded enclaves, was originally crafted by the renowned architect Carson Bowler in 1972 and later renovated by Obie Bowman in 1997.

A grand entrance welcomes you with pillars and rustic log timbers. On this level, you’ll find a gourmet chef's kitchen featuring custom cabinetry and slate flooring, an elevated dining room with gas fireplace and a copper hearth; there are two adjoining living rooms/lounge areas with sliding doors open to extensive deck spaces, complete with a gas fireplace and built-in window seats that frame the Pacific Ocean views. A guest suite and study complete this level along with access to the hot tub.

The lower level features the primary bedroom suite with sweeping ocean views and a wall of copper-lined bookcases and a spa-like bath includes a generously sized sauna for comfort and relaxation. There are two guest bedrooms that share a private lounge and a well-appointed full bath. A separate family room connects the two wings and provides access to the hot tub, wine storage, and the garage.

Almost every room boasts breathtaking vistas, gazing out over the adjacent cove where crashing waves meet the boundless ocean beyond while outdoor decks offer privacy and easy entertaining spaces which, along with the hot tub, provide a dazzling display of the ocean and evening stars.

The Sea Ranch stretches across 10 miles of Sonoma County coastline and is known for its iconic timber-frame structures, inspiring architecture and progressive landscape design by renowned American architects. The Sea Ranch offers an idyllic coastal lifestyle with over 3,500 acres, brimming with an array of experiences such as 55 miles of scenic hiking trails, 60 miles of private roads, perfect for leisurely bike rides and scenic drives and a private airstrip to ensure convenient access for members; there are three luxurious recreation facilities featuring outdoor heated pools and sports courts.

The Sea Ranch presents the ultimate expression of living in nature's splendor in the Bay Area for the low price of just $8,000,000.

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