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H
anauma Bay is an only-in-
Hawaii wonder found along
Oahu's eastern shore where you
can lounge on warm, golden sand
or snorkel alongside bright fish in
its mellow, clear waters. Travel a few minutes'
west and you're overlooking Maunalua Bay,
where the picture-postcard seascape includes
a white sand coastline and the majestic peaks of
Diamond Head, named for the glistening calcite
crystals British sailors spotted on the face of
this ancient volcanic crater in the 19th century.
At 280 Poipu Drive, you're neatly situated
between these two otherworldly destinations.
Town is nearby, too, when you feel like ventur-
ing out from this bespoke Hawaiian residence
that's been smartly crafted around such a
charmed location: Designed to maximize its
splendid views, with a level of craftsmanship
and features setting it leagues apart from other
properties in the area. "It's like walking into your
own resort," describes luxury real estate agent
Tracy Allen. "There's nothing like it in this area."
Allen, number one among individual Coldwell
Banker agents in Hawaii, knows of what she
speaks: "We don't have many homes of this
caliber in Oahu. I can count them on two hands."
Spanning approximately 8,945 square feet,
with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms (5 are full;
2 are half-bathrooms), the home is a sprawl-
ing retreat with an open-air floorplan that's
seamlessly at one with its island setting. It's
completely private as well, from the moment
the hefty front gate closes behind you and you
glide into the sizable garage. At 900 square feet,
the garage, outfitted with hydraulic car lifts and
space for up to 5 vehicles, is a fitting introduction
to the luxurious home. So too are inlaid ceilings
dressed in striking chandeliers and glossy hard-
wood that greet you at the majestic foyer.
Notable is the airy scale of the home. Ceil-
ings soar and every room is sizable, adding to
the grand atmosphere. Even the lushly green
manicured lot is oversized at nearly one-half
acre. You can spend days relaxing along the
sun deck, pondering ocean views and wafting
palm trees, before slipping into the bubbling
spa or refreshing pool. There's a spacious pool
house, too, nicely separate from the main
house—with a fitness center, bathroom and a
flex room—that can easily morph into a stand-
alone guest cottage, complete with its own
laundry and wet bar. "When you have friends
over, you have a secondary structure they can
enjoy," points out Allen.
Speaking of guests, there's an airy lanai,
adjacent to the main living spaces, that func-
tions as the outdoor heart of the home. Neatly
shaded from the sun and elements, the space is
a magnetic destination to meet for coffee while
watching the sun rise, or to study the brilliant
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