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THE AUAMO COMPOUND AT HOKULI’A, KEALAKEKUA, SOUTH KONA, HAWAI‘I
US$3,800,000.00
The Auamo Compound at Hokuli'a is an extraordinary Hawaiian hale (home) located in South Kona in Hawai'i's most extraordinary private community development, Hokuli'a ("Star of Desire"). Featuring 180° panoramic views overlooking South Kona's shoreline as well as daily sunsets over the blue Pacific Ocean beyond, this contemporary three-bedroom masterpiece is situated at an elevation of 780 feet sited atop Hokuli'a. It enjoys an ideal elevation and climate requiring neither heat nor air conditioning. The compound offers an expansive master suite boasting a private lanai, connected office, and outdoor shower in addition to the indoor tub and shower, an open kitchen/dining/living room, outdoor lanai with grill and dining area, private media room, laundry room, and a two-bedroom guest wing, each en-suite bedroom enjoying a walk-in closet and private patio/garden. The estate is further appointed with numerous private sitting areas, lanais, and gardens, a pool and hot tub, a serene pond and waterfall at the entry, and gorgeous, 100-year-old monkey pod trees, 220 coffee trees, banana and papaya trees, and pineapple plants. Additionally, The Auamo Compound at Hokuli'a is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac-providing the utmost in privacy-and abuts a substantial contiguous open space. Membership in the Club at Hokuli'a opens access to the heart and soul of Hokuli'a and its Pavilion, a signature Jack Nicklaus golf course ranked #3 in Hawai'i, wherein further enhancements and abundant opportunities for fishing, snorkeling, and whale watching, and access to the shopping and dining of Kailua-Kona's best shops and restaurants represent only some of the extraordinary amenities and experiences that await. Become part of the Hokuli'a 'ohana (family) and enjoy life in what is increasingly acknowledged as "the most desirable private oceanside golf community in the world." Private club membership is available with purchase.### Share this:
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