KOHALA COAST, Hawaii – Nov. 16, 2004 – Home sales of the newest resort residential community along the Kohala Gold Coast of Hawaii's Big Island began with construction officially underway at the sun-splashed project.
"Wai'ula'ula at Mauna Kea Resort" will offer 102 luxurious fee-simple condominium residences in an attractive mix of detached single-family estates and attached single-level homes (see below) spread across more than 47 acres. The full build-out is estimated to take 36 months.
Surrounded by the Arnold Palmer-designed Hapuna Golf Course, the gated, master-planned community will feature a project layout emphasizing lush, environmentally sensitive tropical landscaping, low-density buildings, and open sightlines to enjoy the expansive ocean and golf course views.
"Wai'ula'ula has it all and this spectacular setting is one of the last truly great home-buying opportunities along the Kohala Coast to enjoy a front-row seat to sweeping ocean views, deep blue skies, and star-filled nights," said Mark Richards, president of Maryl Group, Inc., the project developer.
"We're outfitting the homes interiors with an island-influenced sense of luxury, using first-rate building materials, appliances and trims to create a lifestyle of easy comfort and lasting value," Richards added.
Wai'ula'ula's residents will also have the opportunity to enjoy all the qualities and value that make Mauna Kea Resort such a world-renowned destination, including easy access to the beautiful white sand beaches, award-winning golf courses, tennis and fitness centers, spas, restaurants, hotel facilities, and "concierge" residential services.
An added bonus will be the private Hale 'Ikena amenity center located on-site that will be ideal for keeping fit, hosting functions, and entertaining guests.
James R. Dollens is a 15-year Mauna Kea Resort resident who was the first to identify the project's potential and initiate the development. "I've lived all over the world and found there is no better place to enjoy life than at Mauna Kea," Dollens said. "I always feel this is the place where dreams go to come true."
The style and number of homes being built at Wai'ula'ula are as follows:
-- The Estates at Wai'ula'ula - 14 homes. Single-family detached condominium estate, 3-bedroom/3.5-bath or 4-bedroom/4.5-bath, with spectacular ocean and golf course views, a single-level interior living space of 2,600 to 3,100 square feet, and covered lanai with built-in wet bar and gas barbecue. Features include a private heated pool, spa, entry courtyard, and spacious two-car garage with storage.
-- The Villas at Wai'ula'ula - 36 homes. Single-family attached luxury condominium home, 3-bedroom/3.5-bath, with spectacular ocean and golf course views, a single-level interior living space of 2,500 square feet, and covered lanai with built-in wet bar and gas barbecue. Features include private heated pool, spa, entry courtyard, and spacious two-car garage with storage.
-- The Ridge at Wai'ula'ula - 52 homes. Multi-family attached luxury condominium home, 3-bedroom/3-bath, with spectacular ocean and golf course views, a single-level interior living space of 2,100 square feet, and covered lanai. Features include spacious single-car garage with storage.
The property owner is Moana Ikena, LLC, a Hawaii-based company comprised of AEW Partners IV, Maryl Group, Inc., and Mauna Kea Mauka Partners LLC.
Overseeing the development is Mauna Kea Mauka Partners, LLC, made up of Blackpoint Capital Advisors, LLC, Maryl Group, Inc., and Dollens.
Designing Wai'ula'ula's island-inspired homes is the award-winning architectural firm of Watanabe, Chun, Iopa, Takaki of Honolulu.
International design firm Belt Collins Hawaii is providing the project's civil engineering and landscaping plans.
Mauna Kea Realty will handle sales for the new homes, with Kathrin "Chacha" Kohler serving as principal broker. For information, call toll-free 888-657-4253.
Opened in 1965 by Laurance S. Rockefeller, Mauna Kea Resort is comprised of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. A landmark of luxury on the Kohala Coast, Mauna Kea Resort overlooks two of the finest natural white sand beaches in Hawaii, and is consistently rated among America's top resorts in consumer surveys by Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report.
The 18-hole Mauna Kea Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., is Golf Digest's #1 golf course in Hawaii and listed among the nation's top 100 golf courses. The award-winning Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel boasts 18 holes of championship golf designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.
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