Island Retreats

Fourteenth in a series

Surrounded by the lush vegetation of the Pupukea Paumalu Forest Reserve, the Foster Estate is situated on a plateau in the Koolau foothills above Waimea Bay.

The acre-plus estate offers ultimate privacy and includes a spacious main home and several additional structures, one that previously served as a state-ofthe-art sound studio.

The 5,052-square-foot main residence carries out the ambiance of the wooded, natural surroundings with extensive use of hardwood in floors, cabinets, and trim. The two-level structure is sited on the terraced lot to take advantage of views of the surrounding countryside. The main living area on the upper level, essentially a great room, is open and spacious with high, beamed ceilings, custom floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, tigerstrand flooring that extends to the kitchen, and a koa bar.

Designed for entertaining and multi-family living, the kitchen includes top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and Calcutta marble countertops. The interior spaces flow out to a large deck, providing additional space for dining.

Also on this level in a separate wing is the master suite with a luxurious bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, large walk-in shower, and finishes of travertine and natural stone, plus two additional bedrooms and a bath.

One of the bedrooms includes access to a safe room.

At ground level, is a large living area opening out to a large lanai and the expansive grassy lawn, a bedroom, bath, and a wetbar. Also at ground level in the master suite wing is a separate guest quarters with a bedroom, bath with furo-style tub and shower, wetbar, and cabinets with designs painted by the artists who resided there during recording sessions in the sound studio.

Above the garage is a maid’s or caretaker’s quarters with a bedroom, bath, and wetbar. The unit includes a covered outdoor lanai overlooking the property and forest.

Listing Realtor Belinda Miranda of Nakamoto Realty noted that the former recording studio is an ideal space for a home theater, or even a new recording studio. “Although the equipment has been removed by the owner, the space is soundproofed and remains acoustically suitable for recording,” she said. “It’s very private and has a separate entrance. A custom leather couch that seats up to 10 people runs the length of the room and is included in the sale price.”

Belinda Miranda is offering the estate for $3,025,000 fee simple and showing it by appointment.