Coastal Options–Southeastern Oahu

Driving along Kalanianaole Highway between Kahala and Hawaii Kai, you’re generally unaware of how picturesque that sevenmile stretch of coastline can be. Views of the ocean and sandy beaches are blocked by homes on the makai side of the thoroughfare — such as an upscale residence on Niu Beach currently offered by Luxury Homes International for $3.9 million.

Once you turn off the highway to this property, you are entering a private enclave consisting of 12,110 square feet of fee simple, R-10-zoned land with tropical foliage, fresh breezes, and expansive ocean views. The two-story, five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home has 5,025 square feet of interior living space augmented by 500 square feet of master lanai space.

The property also includes a salt water swimming pool, large tiled deck, a two-car garage with automatic door, three additional parking spaces, and gated entry. The home, a stucco structure with tile roofing, features hard-wood cabinetry and trim, ceramic tile, hardwood and marble flooring. Among the amenities are central air conditioning, ceiling fans, high-end kitchen appliances, laundry room, and photovoltaic panels.

Designed by Okita, Kunimitsu & Associates, the spacious residence with Asian interior design touches was built in 1989 and renovated in 2011. Its current owner is internationally known contemporary artist De Wain Valentine, whose works can be found in museum collections around the world. Valentine, who bought the home in 2015, remains active at his studio in Los Angeles.

The property is situated approximately at the point where historic Niu Valley meets the ocean. The valley once hosted the summer home of King Kamehameha I and Queen Kaahumanu. Today, it consists of mostly single-family kamaaina residences, plus a small shopping center, and a public middle school.

Akimi Sue Mallin, Realtor and listing agent, said, “The owner has priced his home for a quick sale, since he is rarely able to come to Hawaii to enjoy it. The reduced price doesn’t mean the home is any less special.

“What I love about the home is the privacy as well as the open-air feel created by the glass floor-to-ceiling doors and windows in the main living and dining areas. There are ocean views from every room, and two of the bedrooms have their own lanais. Also, the house is well constructed, so the floor plan can be totally expanded and even adapted for multi-generational living.

“This home is very therapeutic…you can instantly relax in the ocean air on your lanai, walk along the beach, or go surfing or kayaking out on Maunalua Bay.”

For more information or to arrange a showing, contact Akimi Sue Mallin (R) at 927-0378 or akimi@luxuryhm.com, or co-listing agent Ryozo Ariyoshi (RA) at 544-0000 or hawaiireal-estate10@gmail.com.