Situated at one of the most premier locations within the entire resort sits ever so elegantly, Kanae Estates. Home sites are larger than most giving off a much better feel of privacy and remoteness. The oversized land parcels allow for the buyers to design and enhance their home to the largest interior square footage possible. Beyond the lanais custom work and stunning swimming pools are forever views of vistas, golf course fairways, and an ocean that abounds a plenty. This private gated community living with one of the highest praised resorts in the world, comes with a price tag. Homes here for been easily selling between $10-$20 million and respectively for that matter. Amazing interior finishes add an ambiance like no other to an already picture perfect coastal luxury real estate backdrop. Several high end homes in the area have been built by one of the top contractors GM Construction and designed by award winning designer Gina Willman. Both offer not only exceptional end results but the utmost in customer care and knowhow.
The Big Island of Hawaii is home to some of the most wealthiest second home owners in the country. Hualalai and Kukio are in part a massive components in housing these highly achieved individuals. Kanae Estates is set towards the top of the resort in essence leading to the better of the majority of views available. The Four Seasons resort is down below along the beachfront setting that makes Hualalai what it is today. Aina Ola Construction is another very reputable luxury builder with Hualalai as well. Homes at Kanae Estates set an example for other high end gated communities throughout the entire Kohala Coast as well as for the outer islands. 5 bedrooms with 5 or more bathrooms is nothing out of the ordinary. Tax bills within this community can easily reach $80,000 to $100,000 per annum. Kanea Estates falls within lava zone 4 on the Big Island and it is always best to check with your insurance professional to ensure what your best coverage and options are. Being that these properties are in coastal areas with tsunami evacuation routes in place, taking the best possible steps to be prepared are always advised. The land tenure here is Fee Simple and Hualalai actually falls into the North Kona district and not South Kohala like some might imagine.
Homes at Hualalai Resort are fairly scarce due to the fact that the developers are wise in not flooding the market with tons of new listings. This is all part of the integrity maintenance in keeping the demand at bay. Utilities are all underground within the resort including the single family neighborhoods at Hualalai. The roads are considered private and are all paved. When truly unique listings and offerings come on the market, the real buyers typically do not take long to take notice. Several properties at Kanae Estates are all one of those once in a lifetime listings. Distinctive gates into each estate define what one can expect once inside. For example, there is one super incredible gate that has the shape of a whale tale on it as if to be coming out of the water. Several other gates are all handmade from exotic woods that require to be stained and kept up with at least 2-3 times per year. The hot Kona sun can be very unforgiving with regards to the damage it can sustain on our natural elements. This includes keeping up with the salt water pools. At the end of the day, living at Hualalai is a dream come true for those lucky few in between.
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