Oceanfront Options – The Windward Coast – Kailua

Oahu’s Windward Coast is 34 scenic miles extending from Kahuku Point in the north to Makapuu Point in the south.

The Windward Oahu region itself is un-rivaled in its natural beauty and dramatic contrasts – from its pristine white-sand beaches washed by turquoise waters to the verdant vertical cliffs of the Koolau Mountain Range.

In 1972, Kuilima, now Turtle Bay, opened on coastal lands where the North Shore morphs into the Windward Coast. Mauka lands in the area have generally remained undeveloped, with the exception of ongoing projects of the Mormon Church.

The coast’s most prominent geographic feature, Mokapu Peninsula, site of one of Hawaii’s largest military installations, forms the southern boundary of Kaneohe Bay. Marine and oceanographic research facilities are located here, as well as at Makapuu to the south.

Residential properties along this coast range from country cottages to large estates, apartment buildings, townhomes, and condominiums. The area’s two largest communities, Kaneohe and Kailua, continue to grow, with real estate values surpassing price points for properties in some of southeast Oahu’s most upscale neighborhoods.

One of the main attractions of Kailua is its world-famous, crescent white sand beach, which stretches about 2.5 miles from just north of Lanikai to almost the end of Kailuana Peninsula.

Kailua Beach is consistently rated one of the best beaches in the world by Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman, and is usually crowded with residents and tourists alike — except near the north end, where LIST Sotheby’s International Realty is offering a very private beachfront retreat for $7,490,000.

Located in the gated community of Kailuana, the fee-simple, R-10-zoned property comprises a 5,324-square-foot home with six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths on 31,228 square feet of level land, including 134 linear feet of unobstructed ocean frontage. Four of the bedrooms are in the main wing, while the remaining two are the guest suite above the two-car garage and a caretaker’s quarters, also attached to the garage.

Listing agent Darouney Hu said the residence features an open floor plan with “endless open vistas perfect for indoor-outdoor enjoyment.”

Amenities of the tile-roofed home include air conditioning, modern kitchen and laundry appliances, a built-in surround-sound system, solar heating, a security system, cable, ceiling fans, storage space, and even a wine room for more than 250 bottles.

The property features a heated swimming pool and in-ground hot tub, large landscaped yard, private beach volleyball court, and access to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Beach foliage provides a buffer for privacy, plus a low fence was installed for the safety of the owner’s grandchildren.

“The beach volleyball court was built by the owner after they bought the property about 14 years ago,” Hu said. “Watching and participating in the beach volleyball games with their children and grandchildren was exhilarating. Relaxing in the pool and spa, listening to the waves and watching the swaying palms reminded them of how lucky they were.”

Hu added that the Kailuana Loop “mini-estate” comes fully furnished, for buyers interested in a turnkey acquisition.

For more information or to arrange a showing, contact Hu at 225-0373 or darouny.hu@sothebysrealty.com.