Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah’s Former Hawaii Home Seeks $8.9M

Set on a lush site just steps from the beach, the island escape is something to write home about.
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Location: 3704 Anini Road, Kilauea, Hawaii 

Price: $8,900,000

Architect: Norman Lacayo

Year Built: 1998

Footprint: 2,778 square feet (three bedrooms, two full and one half baths)

Lot Size: 0.49 acres

From the Agent: "Situated on half an acre of oceanfront land, this contemporary estate designed by architect Norman Lacayo is both a private refuge and a phenomenal gathering place. With ~150 feet of beach frontage, its location is steps from Anini beach and boasts 180° views of the ocean from the expansive decks. From the lush and tropical yard to the sun-soaked decks above, this is an oceanfront estate designed for exquisite comfort and impressive entertaining. The spacious and open floor plan with nine-foot tall glass pocket doors creates a seamless transition between interior and exterior living areas. Each bedroom offers ocean views and private lanais, for enjoying a good book or a cocktail."

The two-level residence is encompassed by lush vegetation, ensuring ample privacy.

The two-level residence is encompassed by lush vegetation, ensuring ample privacy.

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Spacious decks frame picturesque views of the nearby Anini Beach.

Spacious decks frame picturesque views of the nearby Anini Beach.

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The primary bathroom features an oversized soaking tub and large shower.

The primary bathroom features an oversized soaking tub and large shower.

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A large garage awaits on the lower level.

A large garage awaits on the lower level.

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"Anini Beach boasts the largest coral/barrier reef in the Hawaiian islands, creating a natural lagoon environment where you can take advantage of stand-up paddling, kite-surfing, and snorkeling right in your backyard," further notes the agent.

"Anini Beach boasts the largest coral/barrier reef in the Hawaiian islands, creating a natural lagoon environment where you can take advantage of stand-up paddling, kite-surfing, and snorkeling right in your backyard," further notes the agent.

3704 Anini Road in Kilauea, Hawaii, is currently listed for $8,900,000 by Amy Frazier of Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers.

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