Sustainable Sanctuary on Kauai's North Shore

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Spacious, airy living room features high open-beam ceilings, bamboo floor and ohia columns.

900 square-foot screened-in lanai connects to living room.

Screened-in lanai is great for socializing, studying or enjoying balmy evening breezes

Light and airy kitchen

Downstairs bedroom connects to full bathroom.

Downstairs bathroom, seen from opposite angle.

Two shower-heads are better than one!

Upstairs bedroom

Opposite view of upstairs bedroom, which connects to full bathroom

Full bathroom upstairs has large clawfoot tub.

Entrance to property

Distant ocean view

Gorgeous mountain view

Two-acre fenced pasture

The house is totally solar powered with the exception of the stove and an on-demand Aquastar water heater, both of which operate on propane gas. All the 12 solar panels and 8 Sun-X Tender batteries were replaced in 2007.

Fruit ready to pick! The property is enhanced by over 30 mature citrus trees plus guava, lilikoi, avocado, lychee, mango and banana trees.

A welcoming, long driveway

Maluhia Hale awaits you.

The best value on Kauai's North Shore. For only $750K, you get ultimate privacy on five acres, a peaceful place to regenerate the soul, and beautiful mountain views in one of the most sought-after areas in Hawaii. For the sustainability-minded, an orchard, pasture and full solar power await you at Maluhia Hale.

In addition to 5 secluded acres is an artistically crafted 2 bedroom 2 bath 1,662 sq. ft. octagon home, the property is enhanced by over 30 mature citrus trees plus guava, lilikoi, avocado, lychee, mango and banana trees and a welcoming long driveway.

Total square footage under roof is 2,500 sq. ft. including a 900 sq. ft. wrap around deck. This soulful cedar home is well maintained by its original owner and finished with bamboo floors, koa stairs, ohia wood interior and exterior columns, a screened in lanai as part of the wrap around deck and plenty of windows. Downstairs features high open beam ceilings with 1 bedroom and full bathroom along with the kitchen, open main living area and eating area. Up the koa and tile stairs you will find one bedroom and full bathroom that get plenty of light. The view from upstairs is captivating.

No need to worry about runaway electric bills here. The house is totally solar powered with the exception of the stove and on demand Aquastar water heater which operate on propane gas. All the 12 solar panels and 8 Sun-X Tender batteries were replaced in 2007. 2 acres is fenced with a farm gate if you want containment of animals outside.

Some of Kauai's best beaches including Anini Beach, Kalihiwai Bay, Secret Beach and Hanalei Bay are all close by. Come see why people live on Kauai and why Kalihiwai Ridge is such a special location. Maluhia Hale is calling you.

Call Larry Barton, RA, SFR, 808-639-7532.
MLS #246260