On an extraordinary shoreline nestled along the graceful palm-fringed arc of Anaehoomalu Bay at Waikoloa Beach Resort, Centex is developing Kolea, a distinctive gated residential community with oceanfront custom home sites, luxury condominium villas, and a private Beach Club.
Kolea represents the only remaining resort-zoned development with beachfront access along the miles of open coastline of the Kohala Coast.
Bruce Sloan, president of the Hawaii Division of Centex, says the vision for Kolea is to create a community of the highest caliber with a remarkable "sense of place" that appeals to the sophisticated individual who yearns for a carefree tropical lifestyle. Vowing that the spectacular environment is to be respected, Kolea has been designed with thoughtful sensitivity to its dramatic natural surroundings.
"The natural attractions of the area are memorable highlights in their own right," said Sloan of the sparkling blue waters and sun-splashed sands of Anaehoomalu Bay, an ancient playground once favored by Hawaiian royalty. "We are complementing this amazing landscape with architecture that enhances without intruding upon the great beauty that nature has created."
Fronting the magnificent white sand beach of Anaehoomalu Bay will be up to 128 Hawaiian villas and 17 custom home sites.
The home sites range in size from 21,000 to 41,000 square feet and are priced from $900,000 to $4.75 million. Adjacent, in a lovely garden-like atmosphere, construction has begun on 36 Phase One condominium residences priced from $900,000 to $2.5 million.
Centex has reason for confidence in Kolea's appeal to generate interest. Hawaii's resort real estate market is red-hot. For the first half of 2003, the total volume of resort real estate in Hawaii was $711 million, representing 968 sales. Sales for the year are expected to top $1.4 billion.
Kolea's Phase One residences offer three bedrooms and range in size from 2,138 square feet for a garden level home to 2,576 square feet for a third floor penthouse. A spacious outdoor lanai (veranda) opens to the spectacular scenery of Anaehoomalu Bay -- its blue waters framed by coconut palm fronds rustling in the gentle trade winds.
The construction and finishing details of the condominium residences are of the highest quality. Inside and out, structure, detail, and decorative accents express simplicity yet sophistication of form. Intriguing architecture reflects the appeal of the Hawaiian culture, while the interiors are flavored with an inviting tropical ambiance that embraces the outdoors.
No detail is overlooked. Indigenous materials, from tropical hardwoods of nearby mountains to hand woven fabrics and mats, create an island mood throughout. Floors in the entries, kitchen and lanai are made from brushed limestone originating from the seabed -- natural imprints of shells and coral are visible on this distinctive stone. Cabinets, doors and trim are natural solid wood; crafted from light, warm mahogany. Living and bedroom areas incorporate ceilings over nine feet in height. To keep homeowners in touch with the rest of the world, each residence is conveniently wired for high-speed Internet access. Importantly, there is peace of mind in knowing that Kolea is built to the high standards of Centex, which has ranked in the top ten of U.S. homebuilders for the past 30 years.
Enhancing the living experience at Kolea is the Beach Club, a private recreational area where homeowners can relax as members of a small intimate family. The Beach Club Pavilion offers lounge chairs, a catering kitchen and bar, and a communal indoor-outdoor cooking area for sunset barbecues and luau. Within steps from the Pavilion are an infinity-edged pool, children's pool with sand bottom, fully equipped exercise room, natural lava hot tub, and, of course, the beach.
Guests of homeowners can stay at two charming guest "hale," the Hawaiian word for "house." The simplicity of these authentic thatched-roof dwellings belies interiors that offer the comforts of a luxury hotel suite.
An especially attractive feature of the Beach Club is a Concierge to look after the needs of residents and guests. Arrangements including beach activities, golf tee times, sightseeing excursions and restaurant reservations can be handled with ease.
Recreational pleasures abound at the world-class Waikoloa Beach Resort where homeowners may charge purchases and services at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott, An Outrigger Resort and the Hilton Waikoloa Village hotel.
Ownership at Kolea also entitles homeowners to Hawaii resort owner privileges at Waikoloa's two stunning 18-hole championship golf courses; the Kings' Course, a links-style layout by British Open champion Tom Weiskopf and partner Jay Morrish; and the Beach Course by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., carved out of a lava flow and featuring the island's most spectacular oceanfront Par-5.
Adding to the convenience of living at Waikoloa are the Kings' Shops, the finest shopping on Hawaii's Big Island. There are also restaurants, jogging trails, tennis courts, Hilton's incomparable Kohala Sports Club & Spa, the famed Kings' Trail, and an array of fascinating ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs.
Kolea is the Hawaiian name for the Pacific golden plover. It is a seasonal resident of the Hawaiian Islands and a frequent visitor to Waikoloa, migrating from the northwest arctic reaches of the United States. In the spirit of the Kolea, residents of this secluded community have also traveled across the Pacific Ocean to discover this unique sanctuary on Hawaii's Big Island.