Upcountry Estate

Resort living in Makalei Estates. Makalei Estates is a gated community resting in the serene upcountry region above Kailua-Kona, on the slopes of Hualalai. The community offers both privacy and elegance to homeowners, with design guidelines, a homeowner's association, and many finely crafted and custom-built homes throughout. The neighborhood is located 15 minutes from Kailua-Kona and offers quick access to the island’s international airport. Exquisite white sand beaches, boat harbors, coastal resorts, dining, and shopping are all a short drive away in town.

This timeless Tuscan-inspired estate sits on a hillside in one of the most desirable gated Mauka communities on the Island. 3 acres at an ideal elevation of approx.1,100 ft., with unobstructed panoramic ocean views of the Kona coast. This elegant, yet exceptionally comfortable estate with a custom entrance gate invites you up the long winding drive lined with canopied trees through lush mature landscape and gardens.

The spacious main house features 20-ft. vaulted ceilings, travertine floors, and an abundance of beautiful custom cabinetry, granite countertops & a chef's dream kitchen with Dacor Sub Zero and Miele appliances. The home's free-flowing design provides both intimate and open entertaining spaces to suite your needs.

Main House:
The Master bedroom has a King bed with a fireplace and ocean views with a door that leads out to the large lanai and pool. The private bathroom has 2 sinks, a walk-in closet, a soaking tub, large walk in shower and an outdoor shower garden.

The guest bedroom has a queen bed, private bathroom, walk in closet and sliding glass door that leads to the side courtyard.

There is also a room currently being used as an office with a private bathroom and soaking tub that we will convert into a bedroom with a Cal king bed.

The upstairs bedroom above the garage has a separate entrance, a Cal King bed, private bathroom, wet bar with a mini fridge, and a coffee maker.

The 2-bedroom detached Ohana has 1 bathroom, a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker. The sitting area has large sliding glass doors that open up to its own lanai with a view of the ocean.

Bedroom 1 has a King bed, with sliding glass doors that open to the courtyard. Bedroom two has 2 twin beds that can be made into a king as needed with a sliding glass door that opens to the courtyard.
Kitchen/family room with indoor outdoor fireplace and pocket doors leading out to the expansive lanai with a second kitchen, pool, and spa. The master suite with a fireplace is situated at the North Wing, two ensuite guest rooms are located on the South Wing. This estate includes a detached two bedroom guest house plus an apartment above the three car garage. Huge office/game room. A hobby room off the garage for artistic inspirations. An exquisite Venetian plaster tiled step down wine cellar for 500+ bottles. Solar PV system. Pick fresh fruit from your citrus trees, star fruit and mangoes. This beautiful estate is an entertainer's delight set in a low density and peaceful luxury community with large estate sites ensuring privacy while protecting the majestic views. Located 15 min. from Kailua-Kona and Kona Airport.