Cheryl's Real Estate Blog

Kula Estate on the Slopes of Haleakala on Maui

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:39:00 -0400

Dreaming of a sophisticated home-of-the-future that exists in the present? Check out 140 Kulanani Place, in Kula, in the Upcountry region of Maui.

Offered by Sotheby’s International Realty, this is a sleekly handsome, ultra-efficient, healthy, environmentally-responsible, refined habitat for thoughtful and conscious living. Maui No Ka Oi and Luxury Homes magazines featured this impressive home, honored for its “green” engineering.

Just one of the outstanding materials used in its construction is Ipe wood, a hardwood that has, in recent years, drawn interest for its hard—very hard, dense, nature—that often needs to be pre-drilled before pieces can be joined together.

The exterior of this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home is protected by durable corrugated galvalum steel siding. A multitude of windows reveal dramatic views. Everything has been thoughtfully planned, resulting in disappearing pocket doors, polished concrete floors, and a custom-planned European SieMatic kitchen.

There is, of course, a guest/caretaker’s quarters. The amenities also extend to horses, with a high-tech barn, equipped with heat lamps, hot water wand for bathing, and an automatic insect mister. An infrared camera allows you to check on your equine friends at any time, from any computer, from anywhere you happen to be.

Kula is known for its quaint, rustic character. It is located on the slopes of Haleakala, in the central part of the island. The region is noted for its delicious cuisine, much of it grown locally, in its famously rich volcanic soil.

The Perfect Condo on the Big Island of Hawaii for under $300K

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:43 -0400

Big Island of Hawaii Real Estate by MacArthur & Company Sotheby’s International Realty offers The Perfect Condo at Waikoloa Colony Villas.

MacArthur & Company Sotheby’s International Realty is featuring Big island real estate at it’s finest the Waikoloa Colony Villas. The 17 ft. high ceilings and the tall, gorgeous custom windows belie the size of this 1,236 sq. ft. unit.

Tasteful is the word for the light, bright and creamy interior of this 2-bedroom and 2-bath home. It simply has the best of everything; granite counters, European Cabinets, soaking tub with separate shower, double vanities, and private lanai off the master suite.

This unit is charmingly furnished in traditional island style and features central air-conditioning, AND an attached garage! Perfect!

The gated community of the Waikoloa Colony Villas offers two pools, exercise facility, BBQ area, and tennis court; all in a lush, tropical setting near the Hilton hotel and Kings Golf Course Club House. The Waikoloa Beach Resort contains five-star hotels, a variety of restaurants, two championship golf courses, the Kings Shops and Queens Marketplace, and beautiful ‘A’ Bay.

Many times, when you talk about the island of Hawaiʻi, people unfamiliar with it think you might be referring to Oahu, where Honolulu is located. The island of Hawai’i is also called the “Big Island,” and this helps to differentiate it from the state, which includes the eight major islands.

The Big Island sits at the south-eastern-most end of Hawaiian Islands, in the North Pacific Ocean, and is actually still under construction by way of the active volcano, Kilauea, which spews more than more than 750,000 cubic yards of lava per day; enough, it has been calculated, to fill 75 dump trucks a day. The Big Island’s 4,028 square miles make it larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands put together.

Kīlauea, by the way, is the Hawaiian Islands’ most visited attraction. Located in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the volcano is visited by millions of people each year. Surely this strange, majestic, and fascinating park is one of the reasons so many regard the Big Island as the most interesting and diverse of all the Hawaiian Islands.

Real estate behind the gates at Seacliff Plantation on Kauai

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:04:50 -0500

If you’ve ever been to Kauai, you likely know that the north shore is the most mysterious and stunningly gorgeous area on the “Garden Isle.“

Known for its pristine beauty, Kauai has spectacular estates, yet it also has some of the most quaint, charming and unspoiled little towns—more like villages, really—that make it feel unpretentious and welcoming.

It is no exaggeration to say that there is a piece of real estate for sale near what the locals call “Secret Beach” that is set upon one of the most dramatic and unspoiled patches of paradise on earth.

This Kauai real estate gem is located at 2445 Makanano Place, also known as the Pavillions at Seacliff, near the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, is set atop several acres on Crater Hill, behind the gates at Seacliff Plantation, overlooking the ocean and beyond to Bali Hai. As a result, the home has some of the most exotic and haunting views in the Hawaiian Islands.

The estate offering is completely secluded and private. Also, residents of Seacliff Plantation have access to equestrian and hiking trails along the 203-acre Wildlife Refuge.

The estates are minutes from Princeville, with its world-class hotel, golf course, shopping and restaurants. Beyond Princeville lie magical Hanalei Bay and the Napali Coast. Kilauea is itself a charming little burg with its own unique character.

The main house has 5,100 square feet that include three master bedrooms, all with brilliant views. There is also a pool and spa, a guest bungalow, studio, and a tennis court. Of course, the entire house is built with only the best materials, including Brazilian hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, and European hardware accessorizing teak doors.

Maybe it’s that combination of premier real estate and rural charm that has brought the rich and famous from all over the world, including movie stars from Elvis Presley to Johnny Depp— as well as the rest of us ordinary mortals— to this patch of tropical splendor in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Keller Williams Big Bear Real Estate Featuring New Custom Cabin near Meadowbrook

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:10:00 -0500

Keller Williams Big Bear Real Estate is featuring a New Custom Cabin near Meadowbrook that may be ideal for someone who wants to make some of the most important design decisions, such as finishes, paint, flooring, cabinets, appliances, etc., on a beautiful Big Bear log cabin that is nearly complete. It offers three bedrooms, two baths, and a one-car garage. It has an open floor plan and vaulted ceilings.

Executed in a classic style, this cabin is nestled on a desirable lot and may be just what you’re looking for; a beautiful custom log home sold at a substantial discount.

This cabin was designed by architect Mike Finney and built by Mark Harris and AAA Builders. The address is 2012 Manzanita Lane, Big Bear City, California, in the western part of the Erwin Lake neighborhood off of Mitchell Lane, close to the high-end neighborhood of Meadowbrook.

If you want to choose your own location, or want something a little different in a cabin, the agent representing this property is available to help buyers find great lots for a log home that can be customized by AAA Builders.

If you’re new to Big Bear, all manner of physical activities are popular, such as mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Big Bear Lake is the largest recreational lake in Southern California. Fishing for bass and catfish is a big draw in summer. The two most popular ski resorts in the area are Snow Summit and Bear Mountain.

The little village draws people with its Oktoberfest celebration and the 12-years-running Big Bear Lake International Film Festival.