Open House Pick of the Week: Kuhina at Kahala

Photo Credit: Augie Salbosa

Have you ever thought you knew an area or community, then, wham, out of nowhere, you realize that a little oasis has been hiding from you the whole time? That’s how I felt when I found out about a house for sale in the Kuhina community at Kahala. It’s a small community of only 11 homes, tucked off of 22nd Avenue. The homes were built as part of a DR Horton Shuler Homes project in 2007, and, until now, only one has come up for sale since August 2011. If you're searching for a newer home in a peaceful community, this five-bedroom, three-bath house with more than 2,200 square feet of living space is worth a look.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has raised ceilings and Diamond Head views, while the master bathroom has dual sinks and a Jacuzzi tub. Walk downstairs, and the home has a full bath and bedroom on the ground floor, perfect for in-laws or the many guests that are sure to be knocking at your door once they find out you’ve scored this big house in such an ideal location. We’re talking just a few minutes to Kahala Mall and Whole Foods, a few minutes to Diamond Head for surf, and a quick drive to get onto H1.

Back to the house, though—the living area boasts vaulted ceilings, so, as if five bedrooms wasn’t enough to make this house feel big, you can practically trapeze your way through the house.

The kitchen? State-of-the-art. We’re talking brand new Sub-Zero appliances, convection oven, maple cabinets, hydraulic drawers and a walk-in pantry.

Kahala does get hot in the summer, but the house is well equipped with central air-conditioning. In terms of safety, there’s an Alert Alarm system in place. And a low maintenance fee of $375 includes landscaping and irrigation throughout the complex, water, sewer, and trash pickup. All in all, a pretty spectacular property in an amazing location—I’d take it!

Interested? There is an open house on Sunday, May 5 from 2-5 pm.

Money Talk: $1,350,000 Fee Simple
Contact: Karin Warganich, Realtors Associate, Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, 808-479-9052
MLS: 1304749