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L I M E L I G H T | 5 74 1 K A H O O K U I , K A U A I
Fine crasmanship melds with endless ocean views on
Kauai's South Shore.
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ead to the South Shore of Kauai and one finds a
sunnier and drier climate than the North. Also
here is Kukui'ula, a private club community that
sits on over 1,000 acres of the former McBryde Sugar
Company plantation. At the top of the community,
elevated above a green sweep of island land and
unbridled blue ocean views is a custom Plantation-
style home, a welcoming and well-appointed perch to
immerse oneself in the heavenly island atmosphere. "It's
near amazing beaches and has 270-degree views of the
ocean, mountains and golf course," says real estate agent
Neal Norman of the home's charms.
e structure has been designed to open plentifully to
the outdoors. From a peaceful stonework courtyard with
a tranquil koi pond and menagerie of palm trees and
natural landscaping, one enters an ornate lanai, open to
the outdoors on two sides and filled with visual texture:
ere's a raised ceiling and exposed white ceiling trusses;
rustic stonework along the walls; and rich-hued wood
plank floors. It's an elegant room where one can ponder
the nearby infinity pool and pleasing vista of blue sky and
ocean. It's this breezy heart of the home where one can
see friends and family gather during fun-filled getaways,
which are bound to be frequent when one considers the
luxurious amenities minutes away. Membership in e
Club at Kukui'ula is required of homeowners, and gives
one access to the $100 million Clubhouse, just a four-
minute drive, along with a Tom Weiskopf-designed golf
course, exquisite 20,000-square-foot spa and more.
ere are four bedrooms in all, including a one-
bedroom guest house that's nestled in the home's
courtyard. Also detached from the main residence is a
sunny media and game room with a plum location on
the northern tip of the property, with sweeping views
of the ocean and mountains. e master suite is in a
wing of its own—an elegant retreat with white walls,
multi-toned wood floors and plentiful ocean views.
Adjacent to the bedroom is a lanai that's enclosed and
AT HOM E on K U K U I ' U L A
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