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An architectural estate, set atop a coastal bluff,
showcases the best of Kauai 's beauty.
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he Hanalei district in the North Shore of
Kauai is home to epic natural beauty and
some of the most valuable real estate in
Hawaii. e excellent surf in the cerulean waters
of picturesque Hanalei Bay, a place surrounded by
verdant green mountains and peaceful valleys, is
just one of its lures.
"Last year in November, we sold the most
expensive home ever sold on Kauai," points
out luxury real estate agent Neal Norman. At
46.1 million for 15 waterfront acres, it was also
the biggest single-family home sale ever in the
state of Hawaii. Less than a mile away from
this home is another grand property, e Point
at Anini Vista, designed in harmony with its
near-mythical surroundings on Keawaihi Point,
where it sits atop a bluff above Anini Beach.
"It's a beautiful spot because it's a peninsula
that faces East, North and West," Norman
explains. "You get great sunrises and white-
water ocean views. Views of the lighthouse, the
sandy beach and sunset."
Designed by Gary Tobey and Stephen
Devery, two island architects of note, and
built by fine home contractor Randy Weir,
the gated property was crafted to soak up its
natural environment at every turn. First there's
the land—nearly 7 acres of sculpted Eden-like
grounds designed by Kauai's Martin Bryan,
who focused on preserving the native trees and
plants. In addition, there are calming ponds that
flow through the home's entrance and along its
resort-like spa and saltwater pool.
en, a custom six-bedroom residence
spanning over 10,000 square feet of interior
living area—a figure that swells to approximately
18,000 square feet when covered outdoor living
spaces are added. e home's aesthetic is Balinese
in style, with a low-slung silhouette that seems
to meld neatly into the manicured wild of the
