We recently reduced the price on two of our listings. The properties located in Kula and Haiku respectively share something in common beyond price changes. Both homes exhibit the classic Hawaii Plantation Style. While the homes were built 83 and 144 years ago, the charm and appeal of this design style endures through today.
785 Kekaulike, Kula
This Kula Classic consists of a 1936 home on just over 3.1 acres with a separate cottage built in the early 1980s. The 1936 home features design hallmarks of the era including fir floors, double hung windows with counter weights, and crystal door knobs. Originally owned by a ranch manager, subsequent owners have done a fantastic job maintaining the home over the years.
A previous owner completed a substantial addition to the property in 2006 when they added a new master suite. Their contractor took tremendous pains to ensure that the addition was true to the style of the original construction. The bedroom has fir flooring that matches the rest of the house. The builder used double hung windows with counter weights that they reclaimed from a Plantation home in Wailuku. The bathroom has a clawfoot tub. The tiles from the master bath match the original bathroom tiles on the other side of the house.
The seller recently lowered the list price for this Kula classic to $1,530,000.
This Home Sold in 2019
555 Haiku Road, Haiku
Our listing at 555 Haiku Road is the oldest home that I have been in on Maui. The five bedroom, five bath home is situated on 1.2 beautiful acres with big mature trees, beautiful tropical flowers, citrus trees and bananas. Originally built in 1875, the home served as the residence of the Doctor for the nearby Pineapple Plantation. Most recently, it has been operated as a bed and breakfast. The old cliche that they don’t build them like they used to is certainly appropriate with this home.
The style of the era is evident both on a small scale and a large scale. The gracious front porch is both a gathering place, and a spot to enjoy the cooling trade winds. There is custom woodwork throughout the interior and exterior of the home. You just don’t see this type of craftsmanship with new construction.
Other features and materials include double hung windows, fir floors, crystal door knobs and a clawfoot tub in one of the bathrooms.
This classic and gracious plantation style home is now listed for $1,220,000. This home sold in 2019. Contact The Maui Real Estate Team with questions or with assistance finding an old Hawaii Plantation Style Home.
